Cancer ki Baat - Dr. Minish Jain ke saath (कैंसर की बात, डॉ. मिनिष जैन के साथ)

Fasting and Cancer

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Symbolically, fasting is an act of sacrifice, in which one sacrifices food and hunger to God as a mark of devotion and surrender. Fasting purifies th...

Vaccines in Cancer

22 Sep 2023

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Did you know there are vaccines that treat existing cancer, called treatment vaccines or therapeutic vaccines? These vaccines are a type of cancer ...

Degarelix - An Important drug for the treatment of Prostate Cancer

11 Sep 2023

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Degarelix injection is in a class of medications called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonists. It works by decreasing the amount...

Can usage of Mobile Phones cause cancer?

28 Aug 2023

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Listen to this episode to know the truth and facts about whether usage of Mobile phones can cause or increase the risk of cancer. Hope this helps. S...

How healthy is Artifical Sugar/ Aspartame to us?

14 Aug 2023

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Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that has been in use in the United States since the early 1980s. It is used in many foods and beverages because i...

Does consumption of Sugar causes or increases Cancer?

10 Aug 2023

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Our diet plays a big role in our overall health. We know eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is good for us while eating too many su...

Avelumab in Cancer

31 Jul 2023

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Avelumab, sold under the brand name Bavencio, is a fully human monoclonal antibody medication for the treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma, urothelial c...

Why is Breast Cancer increasing so much in India?

17 Jul 2023

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The incidences of Breast Cancers are increasing significantly across the globe and India is no different. Exposure to a certain lifestyle, toxic agent...

Why is BRCA gene testing important?

12 Jul 2023

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A BRCA gene test uses a sample of blood, saliva (spit), or cells from inside of our cheek to look for changes in your BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that may i...

Lorlatinib

05 Jul 2023

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Lorlatinib is a prescription medicine that is used to treat adults with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is caused by an abnormal anaplastic l...

Drug Resistance in Cancer Treatment

21 Jun 2023

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Resistance can occur when cancer cells—even a small group of cells within a tumor—contain molecular changes that make them insensitive to a partic...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and Cancer

12 Jun 2023

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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. These clots usually develop in the lower leg, t...

Cancer Pain and Its management

06 Jun 2023

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Not everyone with cancer may have cancer pain, but some do. If you have cancer that's spread or recurred, the chance of having pain is higher. Can...

Exercises During Cancer Treatment

01 Jun 2023

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Exercise is an important part of cancer prevention and living a healthy life. It can help you obtain a healthy weight, lower your stress and strengthe...

Brain Fog/ Chemo Fog in Cancer Patients

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cognitive changes refer to changes in our memory, concentration and ability to be able to think clearly. It may be a normal phenomenon in a set of pe...

Nausea Vomiting During Cancer Treatment

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

⁠Nausea⁠ and ⁠vomiting⁠ are ⁠side effects⁠ of ⁠cancer⁠ ⁠therapy⁠ and affect most patients who have ⁠chemotherapy⁠. ⁠...

All about Cancer Treatment related Hairfall

11 May 2023

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Most hair loss during cancer treatment is caused by chemotherapy. That's because chemo targets rapidly growing cells, which damages hair follicles...

Neutropenia in Cancer

26 Apr 2023

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Neutropenia is a condition characterized by an abnormally low level of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps to fight infection. Neutrope...

Retinoblastoma - Eye Cancer

17 Apr 2023

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An eye cancer that begins in the back of the eye (retina), most commonly in children. Retinoblastoma may occur in one or both eyes. Retinoblastoma ha...

Supportive Care During Cancer Treatment

06 Apr 2023

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There are many types of supportive care. Examples include pain management, nutritional support, counseling, exercise, music therapy, meditation, and ...

Why clinical trials are beneficial for cancer patients?

29 Mar 2023

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Clinical trials are the final step in a long process that begins with research in a lab. Before any new treatment is used with people in clinical tri...

Nutritional Supports in Cancer

23 Mar 2023

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Sometimes, even when high-calorie and high-protein foods are offered, people with cancer have trouble eating enough to meet their nutritional needs. ...

Gut Microbiome and its Effects on Human Health

14 Mar 2023

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The human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is composed of a variety of organs, each with varying internal environments.  One of the main components ...

Hormonal Therapies in Cancer

10 Mar 2023

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Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream and affect the actions of cells and tissues throughout the body.  The body ...

How do "Millets" help us in staying healthy?

02 Mar 2023

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Once a forgotten staple of traditional Indian cuisine, nutritionally dense millets are becoming popular the world over. So much so that 2023 is being ...

Govt. Schemes for Cancer Patients

21 Feb 2023

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Cancer is a disease that not only affects the patient but the entire family, and one of the worst ways it hits is "Financially". This is mainly becaus...

PDL1 expressions & Cancer

14 Feb 2023

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A PD-L1 test uses a sample of cancerous tumor tissue to measure how much of a protein called PD-L1 is found on the cancer cells. If one has ...

The truth behind Protein Supplements

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of myths and fancies about the consumption of protein in our society. And, when it comes to youth, it becomes all the more relevant. P...

CyberKnife & Cancer

02 Feb 2023

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The CyberKnife System is a radiation therapy device manufactured by Accuray Incorporated. The system is used to deliver radiosurgery for the treatment...

Cancer and Monoclonal Antibodies

24 Jan 2023

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Monoclonal antibodies are immune system proteins that are created in the lab. Antibodies are produced naturally by your body and help the immune syste...

Imatinib - The wonder Drug

16 Jan 2023

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Imatinib is one of the most celebrated drugs in medical history for increased survival in specific cancers beyond imagination. Imatinib is used to tre...

Detox Water & Cancer

08 Jan 2023

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Staying hydrated is important during and after treatment. Drinking water can help one feel better, boost energy levels, manage bowel issues like const...

Alkaline Diet and Cancer

03 Jan 2023

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Most fruits and vegetables, soybeans and tofu, and some nuts, seeds, and legumes are alkaline-promoting foods, so they're fair game. Dairy, eggs, meat...

Gemcitabine I Chemotherapy I All you should know about it

26 Dec 2022

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Gemcitabine is a chemotherapy medication. It treats cancers including testicular cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, pa...

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and Cancer

19 Dec 2022

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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is an angiogenic factor that regulates angiogenesis by inducing proliferation, migration, and permeabil...

EGFR mutations in Cancer

05 Dec 2022

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EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) is a protein in cells that helps them grow. A mutation in the gene for EGFR can make it grow too much, which c...

Role of Taxanes in the treatment of Cancer

28 Nov 2022

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Taxanes are a type of drug that blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division). These are the medicines extracted from plants and first i...

Biopsies in Cancer

22 Nov 2022

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A biopsy is a procedure to remove a piece of tissue or a sample of cells from our body so that it can be tested in a laboratory. One may undergo ...

Radiation Therapy in Cancer

14 Nov 2022

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Radiation therapy is used to treat cancer and ease cancer symptoms. When used to treat cancer, radiation therapy can cure cancer, prevent it from retu...

Role of Radiologists in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

07 Nov 2022

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A radiologist completes medical school and then receives specialized training in medical imaging. In addition to medical training, they are continuall...

Mastectomy - When, Why, How, and life after mastectomy?

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The type of surgery young women with early-stage breast cancer choose may affect their quality of life years later. Women who had one or both breasts ...

What is Chemo-port and who do they need it?

17 Oct 2022

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A chemotherapy port is a device implanted under the skin to deliver chemo drugs to a large vein in the upper chest. The port is usually implanted as a...

Pancreatic Cancer

10 Oct 2022

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Pancreatic cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the pancreas. Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of our pancreas — an organ in our ...

Home care in Cancer Treatment

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If someone is receiving treatment for cancer, most likely they need to spend some time in a hospital or clinic. But in some cases, aspects of cancer t...

Ascites - Treatment Options

26 Sep 2022

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Ascites is a condition in which fluid collects in spaces within our abdomen. As fluid collects in the abdomen, it can affect our lungs, kidneys, and o...

Ascites - Part I

19 Sep 2022

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Ascites is a condition in which fluid collects in spaces within our abdomen. As fluid collects in the abdomen, it can affect our lungs, kidneys, and o...

Soft Tissue Sarcoma - Treatment Options

12 Sep 2022

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The treatment options for soft tissue sarcoma will depend on the tumor size, type, and location. Soft Tissue Sarcoma treatment requires a comprehensiv...

Soft Tissue Sarcoma - Part I

05 Sep 2022

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Soft tissue sarcoma is a broad term for cancers that start in soft tissues (muscle, tendons, fat, lymph and blood vessels, and nerves). These can...

Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma

28 Aug 2022

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Primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph tissue of the brain and/or spinal cord....

Neuroendocrine Tumors

22 Aug 2022

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Neuroendocrine tumour is a condition in which the neuroendocrine cells develop into tumours. These tumours may grow slowly or aggressively and spread ...

Liver Cancer

17 Aug 2022

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Liver Cancer is a rising concern in India. Liver cancer happens due to many reasons including viral infections, alcoholism, etc. Though there are suit...

Bladder Cancer

09 Aug 2022

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The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower part of the abdomen. It is shaped like a small balloon and has a muscular wall that allows it to get larger...

Thyroid Cancer

01 Aug 2022

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Cancer of the thyroid, the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck is known as Thyroid Cancer. The cause of thyroid cancer is poorly understood...

Uterine Cancer

18 Jul 2022

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Uterine cancer is a general term that describes cancers of the uterus, or womb: Endometrial cancer develops in the endometrium, the inner lining ...

Brain Cancer

11 Jul 2022

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There are two types of brain tumors, namely malignant and benign, and it's only the former that is cancerous. There are some common symptoms of brain ...

Colon Cancer

04 Jul 2022

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Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon). The colon is the final part of the digestive tract. Colon cancer typicall...

Bone Cancers

27 Jun 2022

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Bone cancer can begin in any bone in the body, but it most commonly affects the pelvis or the long bones in the arms and legs. Bone cancer is rare, ma...

Myelodysplastic Syndromes

19 Jun 2022

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Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by poorly formed or dysfunctional blood cells. Myelodysplastic syndromes...

Liquid Biopsy

12 Jun 2022

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Liquid Biopsy is a test done on a sample of blood to look for cancer cells from a tumor that are circulating in the blood or for pieces of DNA from tu...

Why Immuno Oncotherapy is important in cancer treatment?

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cancer immunotherapy, also known as immuno-oncotherapy, is a form of cancer treatment that uses the power of the body’s own immune system to prevent...

Complications of treating cancer in Geriatric population

24 May 2022

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A known friend of mine asked me recently, Minish - What should we do to avoid cancer? I said - Don't age... We laughed out loud but when we stopped, h...

Why one should not fear of cancer?

15 May 2022

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There have been many advances in the field of cancer in recent years, and overall, people with cancer today are living longer than ever. Despite that,...

World Ovarian Cancer Day

08 May 2022

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It is estimated that only 45% of women with ovarian cancer are likely to survive for more than five years. World Ovarian Cancer Day (WOCD) is observed...

The importance of patient support group in Cancer Treatment

01 May 2022

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A patient support group is defined as "a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another....

Proton Therapy in Cancer Treatment

25 Apr 2022

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Proton therapy, also called proton beam therapy, is a type of radiation therapy. It uses protons rather than x-rays to treat cancer. A proton is a pos...

Tests & Examinations for Head & Neck Cancers

17 Apr 2022

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To confirm a diagnosis of cancer and determine if it has spread, you may undergo endoscopy, head MRI, CT of the sinuses, head CT, panoramic denta...

Multiple Myeloma

11 Apr 2022

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Multiple myeloma, also known as Kahler's disease, is a type of blood cancer. There's no cure, but treatments can slow its spread and sometim...

Screening of cancer in women and men

03 Apr 2022

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Cancer prevention should start as early as possible and continue for life. The periods in a person’s life span that most affect their future risk of...

Nasopharyngeal Cancer

27 Mar 2022

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The nasopharynx is the upper part of the pharynx (throat) behind the nose. The pharynx is a hollow tube about 5 inches long that starts behind the nos...

Oropharyngeal Cancer

20 Mar 2022

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Oropharyngeal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the oropharynx. Smoking or being infected with human p...

Tongue Cancer - Incidences, Symptoms, Treatment and Rehabilitation

14 Mar 2022

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Tongue cancer is a form of cancer that begins in the cells of the tongue and it happens majorly either front or the backside of our tongue. In the mou...

Understanding side effects of Immunotherapy

06 Mar 2022

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Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body's natural defenses to fight cancer by improving your immune system’s ability to attac...

Side effects of Targeted Therapies in Cancer

27 Feb 2022

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Hi Friends! The majority of us now know about the common side effects of chemotherapy. However, apart from chemotherapy, there are other advanced trea...

Understanding and managing the side effects of Chemotherapy

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction, Newton's third law. Sounds familiar, right? It's true for cancer treatment as well. Since cancer cell...

CarT Cell Therapy - What you must know!

14 Feb 2022

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For years, the foundations of cancer treatment were surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Over the last two decades, targeted therapies drugs ...

Skin Cancers and their treatment in India

07 Feb 2022

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Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells. Most often it develops because of skin exposure to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also ...

Breast cancer treatment

31 Jan 2022

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Fortunately, breast cancer is one of the best managed cancers across the globe depending on the stage it is detected at. Most women undergo surgery fo...

Breast Cancer - Risk factors, Symptoms and Diagnosis

24 Jan 2022

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Breast cancer can be found by a symptom. Perhaps a lump, thickening of the skin, rash, or inflamed skin. It can also be detected by a test, such as a ...

Ovarian Cancer - Understanding the journey for a healthier life

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ovarian cancer is a group of diseases that originates in the ovaries, or in the related areas of the fallopian tubes and the peritoneum. Women ha...

Treatment approach for Head and Neck Cancers

03 Jan 2022

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Head and neck cancers are complex disease and as we have discussed earlier cancer requires a customised approach to treat it. Head and neck cancer tre...

What are Head & Neck Cancer & How do they occur?

26 Dec 2021

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Head and neck cancers usually begin in the squamous cells that line the mucosal surfaces of the head and neck (for example, those ...

Ageing and Cancer

20 Dec 2021

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Ageing is a normal process of human evolution. India which once was the youngest country in the world would become the oldest country going forward. W...

Prostate Cancer - Treatment and prognosis

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we have discussed about the treatment options, duration, side effects and the life after treatment. Hope this helps! Jai Hind

Prostate cancer - What, Who, Why and When?

05 Dec 2021

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Prostate is a small walnut-sized gland in men that produces seminal fluid. This seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. As per a government...

Treatment for Lung Cancer

28 Nov 2021

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As we have learned from Dr. Jain that Lung Cancer is one of the biggest cancers and is majorly preventable. However, the treatment of lung cancer has ...

Lung Cancer - What, how and Why?

21 Nov 2021

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Lung Cancer is one of the cancers that is highly preventable. Smoking is mostly associated with lung cancer but there are other risk factors too. In t...

Important tests in Cancer

14 Nov 2021

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Science has developed very fast in the recent past especially in the field of Cancer/ Oncology. Be it the Diagnostic, Prognostic, Preventive or Therap...

What is Immunotherapy and how does it work?

08 Nov 2021

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As modern science has progressed there are vast changes in the way Cancer is being treated now. Today, there are multiple options to treat cancer and ...

How are cancers treated?

01 Nov 2021

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Hi Friends! The cancer journey is a very different one compared to any other disease. The simple reason for that is - Cancer being a customized diseas...

Things you must not forget after recovering from Cancer

24 Oct 2021

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Nowadays, with the advent of medical technologies and medical science, the life span of a cancer patient has increased significantly. Many of the chil...

5 Things to practice while battling Cancer

17 Oct 2021

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Cancer is not just another disease, it's a battle in itself. It not only impacts us physically, financially, or socially but emotionally. But, when we...

Cancer in Children

10 Oct 2021

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Our life turns 180 degree when we become parents. Ek ladki jo ice cream ke liye crave karti thi, kai mahino ya kai baar kuchh salon tak ice cream nahi...

Cancer in Men

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus! So are their cancers and the abilities to fight cancer both, physically and mentally. In this episode we ha...

Cancers in Women

27 Sep 2021

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Hi Friends! Our body is the best machine ever available on this planet. While It works similarly in several terms in most human beings, it does work d...

Lifestyle and Cancer

19 Sep 2021

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The global incidence of cancer is expected to increase substantially over the next decades. This trend is very much driven by a rise in lifestyle-rela...

Life After Cancer (survivorship and it's challenges)

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Friends! As we're aware Cancer treatment has developed pretty fast in the last decade and with that, there has been an evident increase in the sur...

Cancer - What has changed in last one Decade?

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cancer treatment is not an event, it's a journey. And, when we hear Cancer, the first thing that pops up in our brain related to cancer treatment is ...

Cancer is a word, Not SENTENCE (कैंसर एक बीमारी है, सज़ा नहीं)

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Friends! We often see and hear a lot of myths about cancer, its treatment, and the negative connotations around it. What is the truth? what is Ca...

कैंसर की बात, डॉ. मिनिष जैन के साथ!

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

जब भी कभी कैंसर की बात होती है, यह अक्सर मृत्यु की ओर निर्दे...