Surgery vs Chemotherapy: Which Treats Cancer First?
Whether surgery or chemotherapy comes first depends on cancer type, stage, tumour size, and what gives the best chance of complete removal. Early contained tumours go to surgery. Larger or locally advanced cancers often get chemotherapy first to shrink before surgery....
Is Robotic Surgery Worth the Extra Cost for Cancer?
Robotic surgery costs 30% to 50% more than open surgery in most Indian hospitals but delivers measurably better outcomes in specific cancer types through 3D magnification, tremor-free instrument control, and access to anatomical spaces open surgery can’t reach....
Can Stress Really Cause Cancer?
Chronic stress doesn’t directly cause cancer but it builds the environment where cancer is easier to develop and harder to control. Cortisol stays elevated, immune surveillance weakens, DNA repair slows down, and low-grade inflammation becomes a baseline. These...
What Is a Second Opinion in Cancer and Why Does It Matter?
A second opinion in oncology means having another qualified specialist review your diagnosis, pathology, and treatment plan independently. Published data shows clinically meaningful treatment changes in 23% to 57% of cancer second opinion cases across colorectal, head...