Radiation Therapy Cost in New Delhi

#MedantaSpecial: Radiation Therapy As a Cancer Treatment

The incidence of cancer in our country has been increasing with time. The Government of India has highlighted four cancers on preference, namely, Breast cancer, Cervical Cancer, Oral cancer and ...

Radiation Therapy for children

What is Radiation Therapy? Radiation therapy is a procedure where high-energy radiation from X-rays or gamma rays is used to kill the cancer cells in a patient’s body and to shrink tumours as we...

Radiation Therapy FAQ

What is Radiation Therapy? Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer that uses radiations like x-rays, gamma rays, protons or electron beams to destroy or control malignant cancer cells...

#CrediTalk: Dr. Tejinder Kataria On Radiation Oncology

Dr Tejinder Kataria is heading the department of Radiation Oncology at Medanta The Medicity. She has been offering her services at Medanta since 2009. Her team of oncologists at Medanta has trea...

Chemotherapy Patient Guidelines – Frequently Asked Questions

This article will you give you a comprehensive overview of Chemotherapy by answering some of the most commonly asked questions related to this form of cancer treatment. Let’s have a look at the ...

Chemotherapy in Children

Currently the numerous advances in the field of medicine have helped doctors to lessen and even prevent many side effects of cancer treatments. However, parents whose children require chemothera...

Chemotherapy FAQs

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 Tar...

Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

Chemotherapy is the terminology given in the form of medical treatment which is given to cancer patients. The drugs are called as chemotherapeutic agents/drugs. It is usually given in the intrav...

Why an IVF Treatment for Infertility Could Work

In contemporary times, the problem of infertility is rising at an alarming rate in both men and women. Infertility is a condition that prevents a man or a woman from contributing successfully in...

#MedantaSpecial: Medulloblastoma – A Rare Brain Tumor

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...

Reliance Hospital Mumbai: A Step Towards Awareness Of Prostate Cancer

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 impossi...

Reliance Hospital Mumbai: One -Stop For Treatment Of Blood Cancer

“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 deca...

Overview: Centre Of Excellence Of Reliance Hospital, Navi Mumbai

To heal and save people’s lives, Reliance hospital, Navi Mumbai was established. It is a super-specialty hospital that commits to delivering quality healthcare. This renowned hospital is equippe...

Neuroendocrine Tumor – Irrfan Khan Suffering From a Rare Kind Of Cancer

Do you know what is Neuroendocrine tumor? This is a rare type of tumor that develops from neuroendocrine cells. In other words, it is a condition in which neuroendocrine cells develop into tumor...

Your Ultimate Guide To Oral Cancer Treatment

Do you think cigarette smoking makes you look cool? Or smoking a cigar is classy? Or chewing tobacco relieves stress? If yes, we would like you to rethink your answer. Despite the various excuse...

How Does Tobacco Contribute To Oral Cancer?

According to Mouth Cancer Foundation, approximately 90% of people suffering from oral cancer are tobacco users. India has the highest incidences of oral cancers in the world. According to Cancer...

CT Scan: Procedure, Risks, Cost, Benefits And Side Effects

CT scan or Computed Tomography scan is the combination of computers and rotating X-ray machines. It is used to create cross-sectional images of the body. CT scan allows doctors to see inside the...

Brain Tumor Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Generally, cells in our body ages die and are replaced by the new ones. But with cancer, this cycle is disrupted. Brain tumor cells grow and unlike other normal cells, they don’t die. Eventually...

Elephantiasis Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Elephantiasis refers to a type of parasitic infection that causes excessive swelling in the arms or legs. It is also known as lymphatic filariasis which is caused due to a filarial worm. This wo...

Blood Cancer Symptoms, Causes, Types and Treatment

Blood cancer is a broader term related to cancers that directly attack the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system. There are three blood cancer types, namely, leukemia, which happens due to unc...