Recognizing the warning signs of cancer can be crucial for detecting the disease early, when treatment is often most effective. It’s important to note that these warning signs can vary depending on the type of cancer and the individual. However, some general warning signs may include: Unexplained Weight Loss: Significant and unintentional weight loss that…
Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) is a cutting-edge radiotherapy technique that offers several advantages over traditional radiation therapy methods. Here are some of the key benefits of VMAT: Precise and efficient treatment delivery: VMAT allows for precise targeting of the tumor while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. This is achieved through the use…
A tumor board discussion is a meeting where a team of healthcare professionals from different specialties come together to discuss the case of a cancer patient. The team typically includes Medical oncologists, surgical oncologists,Radiation Oncologist , radiologists, pathologists, psycho oncologist and nursing team . The goal of the discussion is to develop a comprehensive treatment…
WHAT IS HIPEC? Some types of cancers are very difficult to treat. However when these cancers are confined to the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity, Hyperthermic Intra Peritoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) becomes an options for particular patients. HIPEC is a therapy used in combination with surgery in the treatment of advanced abdominal cancers, where chemotherapy (anticancer) medicine are…
During external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) treatment, it’s important for patients to follow certain guidelines to ensure the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy. Here are some general do’s and don’ts for patients undergoing EBRT: Do’s: Follow Treatment Schedule: Attend all scheduled treatment sessions as recommended by your radiation oncologist. Consistency in attending sessions is…
Chemo port A chemo port is an essential device in the administration of chemotherapy. It is a small, implantable reservoir with a thin silicone tube that is attached to a large vein. This device ensures that chemotherapy medications can be delivered directly into the port, making the process safer and more efficient for patients. This…
Cancer screening is a crucial aspect of healthcare for individuals in India Cancer screening tests can help detect cancer at early stages when treatment can be most effective. Cancer Screening for Patients in India Cancer is a significant public health concern in India, with a diverse population and varying risk factors across different regions and…
What are the warning signs of Cancer Recognizing the warning signs of cancer can be crucial for detecting the disease early, when treatment is often most effective. It’s important to note that these warning signs can vary depending on the type of cancer and the individual. However, some general warning signs may include: Unexplained Weight…
Surgeries done to save limbs affected by cancer are limb salvage surgeries. There are usually 2 types of cancers (sarcoma), which can affect the limbs. Soft tissue Sarcomas. Bone sarcomas. In 1970 and 80s most of these these cancer of the limbs were treated with Amputation( Removal of the affected limb) Nowadays, Limb Salvage Surgery…
Dr Rejiv Rajendranath MD DM DNB Integrated Cancer Care Group Lymphomas in general are defined as a group of malignant tumours originating from lymph nodes or other lymphatic tissues including tonsil, spleen, bone marrow etc. Rarely they can disseminate through lymphatics and primarily affect organs like brain,stomach ,lungs and bones. Basically they are malignant tumours…