Oncology
What are the warning signs of lung cancer?
Verified by Dr. Tejinder Singh, Consultant Medical Oncology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai The lungs form the resource for the body’s oxygen needs, it is vital to take appropriate measures to maintain optimal lung health at all times. Lung cancer most often starts developing in the lung tissue and may or may not spread to surrounding
Sarcoma-A rare forgotten cancer
Verified by Dr. Tejinder Singh, Consultant Medical Oncology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that originates in the connective tissues of the body, which include muscles, bones, cartilage, tendons, blood vessels, and fatty tissues. Sarcomas can develop in any part of the body but are commonly found in the arms, legs,
Living with Brain Tumors
Verified by : Dr. Ravikiran Vutha, Consultant Neurosurgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Brain Tumors can be benign or malignant. They can affect people of any age and are often diagnosed after a seizure, headache, or other symptoms. Undergoing brain tumor surgery as well as being a brain tumour survivor can be challenging, but there are
Ovarian transposition surgery to preserve female fertility after cancer radiation therapy
Verified by: Dr. Richa Bansal – Consultant, Gynaec-Oncology & Robotic Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centers, Navi Mumbai The incidence of cancers in younger age groups has been on the rise. Medically advanced treatment options result in better outcomes in terms of survival and quality of life. In today’s era, quality of life after conquering cancer has
Advanced robotically assisted minimally invasive surgery for bladder cancer
Verified by: Dr. Ashwin Tamhankar – Consultant, Uro Oncologist and Robotic Surgeon, Apollo Cancer Centers Navi Mumbai Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique that involves the use of robotic arms and a high-definition camera to perform surgical procedures. In the field of urological oncology, robotic surgery has been widely adopted for the treatment
5 Warning signs of mouth cancer
Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, is where a tumor develops in a part of the mouth. It may be on the surface of the tongue, the inside of the cheeks, the roof of the mouth (palate), the lips or gums. Tumors can also develop in the glands that produce saliva, the tonsils at
Understanding Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Each year, more than 80,000 women develop breast cancer in India. Cancer is more common with increasing age but can also occur in younger women. Any lump in the breast or armpit, changes in the breast skin or nipple discharge, can be breast cancer
What are the signs of thyroid cancer?
According to data provided by the Globocan 2020, Head and neck cancer is the leading cancer type. Thyroid cancer forms a major subtype of Head and neck cancers globally as well as nationally. The incidence of thyroid cancers is rapidly increasing in India particularly among the younger population (Age group < 45) and is more
Common Cancers in Men
Cancer is a disease caused by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body. While cancer can affect anyone, certain types of cancer are more common in men than in women. Here are some of the most common cancers that affect men: Head and neck cancers: Lip and mouth cancers form the
Radionuclide therapy in Cancer
Cancer treatment involves chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. Traditional external radiotherapy involves exposing the cancer tissue to radiations which tends to damage the surrounding normal tissue as well. Modern technologies have now enabled targeting the cancerous tissues selectively. One such procedure is the Radionuclide therapy. What is radionuclide therapy? Radionuclide therapy uses a molecule labelled with