How Can A Pathologist Differentiate Between a Benign Tumour and a Malignant Tumour?
How Can A Pathologist Differentiate Between a Benign Tumour and a Malignant Tumour? If you have been diagnosed with a tumour, the first thing your oncologist will do is to find out whether it is Malignant or Benign, as it would affect your treatment plan. A tumour is a malformed lump or growth of cells.
How effective is Hormone Therapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer?
How effective is Hormone Therapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer? Metastatic Breast Cancer Metastatic breast cancer is cancer that has spread from the breast to another part or organs of the body. Options for metastatic breast cancer varies on several factors one of them is levels of hormone receptors in the tumor. Cancers with increased levels
Role of Robotic Surgery during COVID-19
Role of Robotic Surgery during COVID-19 Has Apollo Hospitals opted for robotic surgery more for surgeries since the last month? Even before the COVID pandemic, we had an increase in patients opting for Robotic surgery due to its many advantages including more precise surgery, less risk of infection and blood loss, quicker recovery, early discharge
Cancer Management in India during COVID-19
Cancer Management in India during COVID-19 Cancer is one of the leading causes of concerns in India’s health landscape with an estimated 13.9 lakh people suffering from this disease in 2020 with tobacco related cancers, breast cancer and gastrointestinal tract cancers being the main types of cancer in India. As per a recent report by
Cardiac Care post COVID-19 Era
Cardiac Care post COVID-19 Era The prolonged pandemic has resulted in a shift in the daily functioning of the healthcare industry and an acute need to adapt to the rising challenges as well as a future after COVID-19. Especially in cases where the patients have pre-existing conditions like cardiovascular diseases and risks, the health care
COVID-19 and Pregnancy – FAQ Part I
COVID-19 and Pregnancy – FAQ Part I The COVID-19 pandemic has taken changed our lives as we knew it. While this is a scary time for all of us, expecting mothers are especially scared for the health of their babies As the disease causes severe respiratory distress, along with symptoms like fever, coughand shortness of
Safety protocols being followed by Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai
Safety protocols being followed by Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has forced the entire world population to stay home. However, some healthcare needs like child vaccinations, accidents and health emergencies require hospital visits, which like visiting any other public place can be scary. The best way to beat this pandemic is to
Neonatal and childcare amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Neonatal and childcare amidst COVID-19 Pandemic This is undeniably a scary time for all parents. While protecting themselves from the highly contagious COVID-19, they are trying to ensure the best of health for their children today and for years to come. To help parents navigate through these tough times, expert paediatricians at Apollo Hospitals Navi
Mental Health Crisis amidst the Pandemic
The COVID-19 Pandemic has undeniably taken a huge toll on the physical health of the population worldwide. Surprisingly, there is not enough conversation around what came as a collateral damage to this – a mental health crises. It has been widely reported that that over one-sixth of the Indian population suffers from depression alone. Coupled
Chemotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic
Chemotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic While everyone in the world is living in fear of contracting COVID-19, there are many others who are already living with scary diseases. Cancer patients, especially, require serious medical intervention during their treatment; an important part of which is Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy targets and controls the growth or destroys cancer cells