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Oncoplastic Surgery for Breast Cancer
Oncoplastic Surgery for Breast Cancer Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Research shows that approximately 1 in every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. In the older era, mastectomy was the only surgical procedure offered to such women. However, robust clinical trials spanning over many
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- December 30, 2021
Stroke – Diagnosis and Treatment
Stroke – Diagnosis and Treatment Stroke (brain stroke or cerebrovascular stroke) is a condition which occurs due to reduced supply of blood to the brain because of a blockage or bleeding of the blood vessels. In this condition, the brain cells start to die due to lack of oxygen. It can be classified into two
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 27, 2021
Side-Effects of Radiation Therapy
Side-Effects of Radiation Therapy The extent and the type of side effects are determined by the location of the tumour and the location of the radiation being delivered. Your radiation oncologist will explain you the expected side effects depending on your body parts involved in radiation treatment. It’s a local treatment so it will not
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 27, 2021
Heart valve disease – Symptoms and Causes
Heart valve disease – Symptoms and Causes Heart valve disease is a condition in which one or more valves of the heart don’t work properly. It is one of the major causes of heart failure. If left untreated, it cause complications such as heart failure, stroke, blood clots, and heart rhythm abnormalities. The heart has four
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 27, 2021
Prostate-Specific Antigen Test
Prostate-Specific Antigen Test Prostate-specific antigen is a protein produced by normal as well as cancer cells of the prostate gland. Its levels are often elevated in patients with prostate cancer. The amount of PSA in your blood is measured in nanograms of PSA per millilitre of blood (ng/ml). If your age is above 50 years
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 27, 2021
Contraindications for Having a Hysterectomy
Contraindications for Having a Hysterectomy Hysterectomy is a surgery to remove the uterus (womb). It is performed to treat health problems such as fibroids (benign tumors), abnormal heavy bleeding, endometriosis (a condition where the inner lining of the uterus is deposited outside the womb), prolapsed uterus (sagging down of the womb), benign ovarian mass and
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 27, 2021
Radiation Therapy – What You Should Know
Radiation Therapy – What You Should Know Radiotherapy or radiation treatment is defined as the treatment of diseases (mostly malignant) with ionizing radiation (high-energy particles or waves) such as x-rays, gamma rays, electron beams, protons or other heavy ions, to destroy or damage cancer cells. Usually, X-rays are produced from X-ray tube of a Linear
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 27, 2021
Aortic Valve Disease – Repair and Surgery
Aortic Valve Disease – Repair and Surgery Aortic valve disease is a condition in which aortic valve doesn’t function properly. Aortic valve is present between the left ventricle and the aorta (supplies blood to the entire body). Aortic valve disease can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (result from other causes). It can occur
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 27, 2021
PET/CT in Oncology
PET/CT in Oncology PET/CT (positron-emission tomography-computed tomography) plays an important role in the management of cancer. It provides the information of functional PET and anatomical CT in one imaging technique. It improves the accuracy of diagnosis, staging, and restaging of cancer. It also helps in evaluating treatment response. Benefits of PET/CT in oncology: How PET/CT
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 2, 2021
Living With Coronary Heart Disease
Living With Coronary Heart Disease Living with coronary heart disease (also known as coronary artery disease) means accepting both the disease as well as the way it is going to affect your life. Technically, coronary heart disease can be treated but cannot be cured. However, being compliant with the treatment plan and making healthy lifestyle
- October 22, 2024
World Stroke Day: Raising Awareness and Saving Lives
- October 22, 2024
Robotic Surgery in Gynecology: A Revolution in Women’s Health
- October 22, 2024
Robotic Surgery in General Surgery
- October 22, 2024
Pediatric Neurosurgery: Complexities of Brain Tumors in Children
- October 22, 2024
LGBTQ+ and Cancer: Challenges and Support
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