Medical Oncology Articles

<p>Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid is the Chairman of Medical and Haemato Oncology at Madanta Hospital. He is a Medical Oncologist by profession. He has been treating a variety of cancers at Medanta from the past 10 years. He takes care of a wide spectrum of...

<p>In cancer treatment, there are different wings and different types of cancer cells that can affect an individual. Out of the lot, the type that leads to brain tumours and affects the nervous system is a complex issue which is handled through ne...

Prostate Cancer exclusively affects men and is considered one of the leading cancers in India. You may have heard of numerous myths and misconceptions related to this cancer. We all need to push these myths aside and face the facts. We requested Dr Peush Bajpai from Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, to give us some time and …

Cancer should come with a skip button, but sadly it doesn’t. Though there is less of what we can do to cure cancer as of now, we can certainly treat and prevent it. With the rise of cancer incidences, the need for discourse on this subject is more urgent than ever. Our society, for long, …

We all know about cancer. It is a life-threatening disease that can result in death if one doesn’t get the right treatment on time. A few years back, the treatment for cancer was next to impossible. But now, there is a huge growth in the medical field. Different types of medical and surgical treatments are …

A myth is a way of making sense of senseless information. Most facts that begin with a “I Heard” are mostly myths. This case absolutely fits when we talk about cancer. The literature on cancer, famous among the general population, is full of such false data. The following article aims to debunk such cancer myths.We …

What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy is the terminology given to the form of medical treatment which is given to cancer patients. The drugs are called as chemotherapeutic agents/drugs. What is Targeted Therapy? Targeted therapy is a form of treatment in which drugs act by targeting specific receptors on cancer cells. This form of therapy is less …

<p>Watch Dr. Rangaraju Ranga Rao, Senior Consultant &amp; Director, Medical Oncology, BLK Cancer Centre, speak about the comparison of various aspects of Cancer in India vs West. He elaborates on the late presentation of Cancer due to LACK in Awar...

<p>Watch Dr. Manish Singhal, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, International Oncology Centre, Fortis Noida, talk about the Cancer Specialities, Risk factors for Breast Cancer, Breast Self Examination, Screening Mammography and High cure rate wi...

Watch Dr. Amish Vora, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, Max Hospital Saket, speaking about the PINK OCTOBER & explaining the need of Breast Cancer Screening, early diagnosis of Breast Cancer and best treatment outcome with treatment at Early stage. Citing an impressive example of her MOTHER’S INITIATIVE, he encourages all women to be proactive for Breast …

Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth which starts damaging the normal body tissues. There are over 1000 different types of cancer, and each of the lower ones is classified according to the type of cells that make up the tumor. Cancer occurs when damaged cells begin to divide uncontrollably, forming arrays of …

<p>“If we can land a man on the moon, why can’t we cure cancer?” Well, not anymore. New universal cancer treatment may have paved the way for a one-size-fits-all therapy approach. Researchers at Cardiff University, UK have accidentally discovered ...

Medulloblastoma is a cancerous tumour of the brain and the central nervous system, most commonly seen in children. It originates from the back of the skull, mostly the cerebellum. The cerebellum is responsible for our movements, muscle coordination and balance. Medulloblastoma is a malignant tumour and often spreads through the cerebrospinal fluid. It usually spreads …

The hip and thigh bone comprises a spongy substance which contains stem cells. This substance is known as Bone Marrow. A bone marrow transplant or a stem cell transplant is the removal of damaged or destroyed bone marrow and replacing it with healthy blood-forming stem cells. The stem cells are responsible for forming the red …

<p>In conversation with Dr. Sabhyata Gupta to share her views and answer a few of our questions. Dr. Sabhyata Gupta is Head of the Department of Gynaecology and Gynae Oncology at Medanta The Medicity. She is the first woman to perform robotic gyna...

Dr. Yugal Kishore Mishra is a luminary in the medical discipline of preventive cardiology and surgery and needs no introduction. After an illustrious stint of close to 28 years in Escorts Heart Hospital, he ventured into a new work domain at state-of-the-art Manipal Hospitals (MH), Delhi, as it’s Clinical Services Director & Head of Cardiac Sciences about …

Cancer is caused by changes in the DNA – genetic material that controls the cell function. In most cases, cancer is the result of uncontrolled cell division due to abnormalities in the DNA. Some of these changes can be inherited, but some can be sporadic. Each type of cancer can have a unique set of …

Breast cancer is one of the main causes of concern for Indian women. However, if detected early, breast cancer can be treated. Therefore, awareness about the various breast cancer stages can help in a timely and proper diagnosis and treatment. To contribute towards the awareness of breast cancer, we interviewed Dr. Anusheel Munshi. He is …

Superheroes don’t wear capes, they fight CANCER! It is already September and we, at Credihealth, are celebrating Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with the rest of the world. Cancer is a fatal illness that has been pacing ahead of medical science. So far researchers and professionals have not come about with a cure for cancer. This …

“Cancer is a word. Not a sentence.” Truly said, cancer does not have to be a life sentence for an individual. With its numerous types and stages, cancer has been intruding on human life for decades now. But medical science has been battling this interruption ever since. Several years ago, there was a time when …