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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer in men?
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer in men? Generally speaking, prostate cancer localised to the gland does not cause any direct symptoms. Age related enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic enlargement) leads to lower urinary tract symptoms. Prostate cancer generally occurs on the background of the benign enlargement and hence may have similar symptoms.
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Is prostate cancer in men curable?
Is prostate cancer in men curable? Any cancer behaves a typical pattern of origin and progression in sequential stages. Prostate cancer is not an exception to this. There is a finite period until which the cancer cells are located only inside the prostate gland. They usually come out of the capsule locally and may invade
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How does Robotic Surgery for prostate cancer work?
How does Robotic Surgery for prostate cancer work? Surgical treatment of the prostate cancer entails removal of the entire prostate gland with seminal vesicles with or without lymph nodes depending upon the indications. This particular surgery is defined as radical prostatectomy. Conventionally it is performed in an open manner with an incision on the lower
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Is Robotic surgery the same as laparoscopic?
Is Robotic surgery the same as laparoscopic? Robotic procedure is a minimally invasive procedure also called as a ‘keyhole surgery’ similar to the laparoscopic procedure. Only difference would be that the surgeon stands by the side of the patient in laparoscopic procedure holding the instruments himself or herself whereas in the robotic procedure the surgeon
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Shoulder Surgery: Everything you should know
Shoulder Surgery: Everything you should know Our shoulders are made up of three bones, the combination of which enables our movements. These bones can be effected by inflammation or tearof the tendon, arthritis or fractures, requiring medical and sometimes surgical intervention. If you experience pain or severe discomfort in your shoulders it is advisable to
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What are the most effective treatments for knee osteoarthritis?
What are the most effective treatments for knee osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, refers to a condition that affects all major joints of the body. This happens when the cartilage cushioning in the joints breaks down due to daily wear and tear. This commonly occurs in the knee and hip joints and
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Hip Surgery: Everything you should know
Hip Surgery: Everything you should know Hip pain or injury can be extremely difficult for people. It hampers mobility and affects the general quality of life of a patient. While minor problems can be managed with physical therapy and medication, many cases require surgical intervention. This can be especially scary for senior citizens, who are
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Understanding the need for Cardiac Rehabilitation
Understanding the need for Cardiac Rehabilitation Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioral factors. They are responsible for almost 71% of the total deaths globally today, with Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) accounting for the most NCD deaths followed by cancer, respiratory diseases and
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Head & Neck Cancer: Everything you need to know
Head & Neck Cancer: Everything you need to know There are over 100 known cancers that affect people all across the world. While the numbers of such cases are on the rise, medical advancement has lowered the mortality rates considerably. In India 30% of all the cancers develop in the head and neck region. Head
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Colorectal cancer – Everything you need you
Colorectal cancer – Everything you need you Colorectal cancer is one of the slowest growing cancers. The major challenge,however, lies in its detectionas its major symptoms aren’t visible in the initial stages. Colorectal cancer can be completely cured, if detected early. The colon and rectum are parts of the digestive system. Food matter is largely
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