What Are Less Survivable Cancers and Why Awareness Matters
Cancer survival rates have improved significantly over the years due to advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care. However, some cancers continue to have lower survival rates compared to others. These are known as less survivable cancers, and they...
Should You Quit Smoking Before Cancer Surgery?
Yes, and the evidence behind this is pretty solid. Even stopping just a few weeks before an operation meaningfully lowers the risk of serious breathing problems, heart complications, and wound infections afterward. It also speeds up how quickly the body actually...
Can You Delay Cancer Surgery for a Second Opinion?
For most cancers, yes. A short delay of one to two weeks to get a second opinion before surgery does not change outcomes. The fear that pausing for a few days hands the cancer an advantage is understandable, but for the majority of solid tumours, that’s not what...
Surgical, Medical, or Radiation Oncologist:Who Comes First?
Most patients don’t realise there are three different kinds of oncologist until they’re sitting in a consultation room being referred to one of them. A surgeon who removes tumours. A physician who prescribes chemotherapy and targeted drugs. A specialist...