Oncology
Breast cancer in younger women
Verified by Dr. Nita Nair, Lead Consultant Breast Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centers, Navi Mumbai. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and while it is most often diagnosed in women over 50, it can also occur in younger women. The most widely accepted definition of young women with breast cancer are women diagnosed
What are the early signs of liver cancer?
Verified by Dr. Rajesh Shinde, Consultant HPB & G.I. Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. According to the World Hepatitis Alliance, liver cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Liver cancer is a serious disease, but early detection and treatment can lead to a good prognosis. Viral hepatitis infection is the
Recurrent breast cancer: What you need to know
Verified by Dr. Nita S. Nair, Lead Consultant Breast Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Breast cancer recurrence is when cancer comes back after successfully completing treatment. It can reappear locally, meaning in the same place as the original tumor, regionally, meaning in the nearby lymph nodes, or distant, meaning in other parts of the
All you need to know about thyroid cancer
Verified by Dr. Anil D’Cruz, Director of Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres & Head and Neck Cancer Specialist. Thyroid enlargement is common in general population and up to 10-12% of Indians are said to have goitre. Usually, the majority of them are benign (non-cancerous), however 5-10% could be malignant (cancerous). The incidence of thyroid cancer is increasing globally,
Minimally Invasive Brain Tumor Surgery: A less invasive approach to treating brain tumors
Verified by Dr. Sunil Kutty, Consultant Neurosurgery at the best neurosurgery hospital, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. What is minimally invasive brain tumor surgery? Minimally invasive brain tumor surgery, also known as keyhole surgery or neuroendoscopic surgery, is a surgical approach aimed at removing brain tumors with less disruption to surrounding healthy brain tissue compared to
Cervical cancer prevention with HPV vaccine
Verified by Dr. Richa Bansal, Consultant Gynaec – Oncology & Robotic Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. ‘One woman dies of cervical cancer every 2 minutes. Each one is a tragedy, and we can prevent it” says WHO. 9 in 10 cervical cancer deaths worldwide occurs in low- and middle-income countries like India. India accounts
What are giant cell tumors (GCT)?
Verified by Dr. Tejinder Singh, Consultant Medical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. A giant cell tumor (GCT) is a benign tumor that most commonly affects young adults. It is characterized by the presence of large, multinucleated cells called osteoclasts. GCTs most commonly occur in the long bones of the legs and arms, but they
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)-advancing precision in cancer treatment
Verified by Dr. Sandeep De, Consultant Radiation Oncology, at the best cancer hospital in Mumbai-Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), also known as Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR), is an innovative and highly precise radiation treatment approach that delivers high doses of radiation to tumors in a few, well-targeted sessions. This cutting-edge
Brachytherapy: A Targeted Approach to Treating Cancer
Verified by Dr. Sandeep De, Consultant Radiation Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Brachytherapy is an advanced and specialized form of cancer treatment that delivers radiation therapy directly to the tumor site, offering a precise and effective way to fight cancer. Unlike traditional radiation therapy, which emits radiation from outside the body, brachytherapy involves placing
As a woman, how do I reduce my risk of gynecological cancers?
Verified by Dr. Richa Bansal, Consultant Gynec-Oncology & Robotic Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. In a recent survey in India, there were an estimated 122,844 new cases of cervical cancer and 67,477 deaths from cervical cancer in India. This makes cervical cancer the second most common cancer in women in India, after breast cancer.