Lung Cancer Screening… How to Detect Early & Cure
Lung cancer can be successfully detected by annual low dose CT scan. If detected early, surgery would be possible and the chances of cure are high.
Author is a leading surgical oncologist of Bangalore presently heading MACS Clinic as well as Fortis Hospital, Bangalore. He is a well acclaimed specialist in robotic and laparoscopic cancer surgeries. He has been a teaching faculty at Kidwai Cancer Institute, Bangalore, which is one of the leading teaching institutes in Oncology in India. He has keen interest in public education and awareness. He shares his thoughts and facts on this blog.
Quintessential PET scan does not detect cancer cells.
I very often have patients who ask me “is there a test that can detect cancer cells in the body?” or “shall we do PET CT and confirm the presence of cancer and then give next treatment?” Well, the answer is NO! The PET scan can only detect cancer when it is at least larger…
Prostate Cancer.. The Furturistic Treatment is Here!
Prostate cancer is a slow-growing cancer that occurs in old age. About 50% of men in their 80’s will be harbouring this cancer and will never show any symptoms due to it. These patients will never need treatment as well. However, there is a distinct set of young prostate cancer patients who would benefit from…
Anemia in Men & Older Women Means Cancer
‘Anemia in men and older women means cancer’ is a very bold statement. However, I have seen many patients missing valuable time as they get treatment for anemia and wait till cancer is advanced. Often it is the treating doctor that misses the diagnosis as there is no symptom due to cancer and only anemia…
Robotic or Laparoscopic Surgery! Which is Better for Cancer?
Many patients are confused about which approach to cancer surgery is better! Open or laparoscopic or robotic? This article aims to clear that doubt.
Keeping Cancer at Bay With Exercise
Relationship with Cancer. During my cancer awareness talks I often show a picture of an office room and ask the audience to spot the killer. Most of the audience fail to notice! Chair is one of the greatest killers today than ever before. According to independent estimates, up to one-third of cancer-related deaths are due…
Can I Avoid Surgery for Cancer?
Some patients are worried when we mention surgery for cancer. They accept the importance of surgery only when they understand that surgery is responsible for more than 80% of the cure. With robotics and laparoscopy recovery is very quick.
Cancer and Bhagavad Gita
Cancer treatment requires focus on the task rather than the end result. Result will ensue………….
How to deal with Lymph Nodes Enlargement?
Lymph node swellings are common. This article addresses the concerns involved,
Getting Pregnant After Breast Cancer.
Mrs. Dina (name changed), 27 old lady, who got married 4 months back, came me to enquire about the breast lump she had noticed few months ago. As with any breast lump, we performed a complete evaluation including a biopsy. It turned out to be breast cancer. The cancer seemed to be of early stage…