Author: OncoIndia
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What Happens After a Cancer Diagnosis? Tests, Staging and Treatment Planning
Once cancer is confirmed, the work is really just beginning. Doctors need to pin down the exact type, figure out how far it’s progressed, take stock of the patient’s overall health, and only then start shaping a treatment plan. None of this looks quite the same from one cancer to the next — some patients…
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How Lifestyle Changes Can Help Reduce Cancer Risk
A handful of everyday habits genuinely move the needle on cancer risk. They just can’t promise complete prevention — worth being upfront about that from the start. Avoiding tobacco. Eating better. Staying active. Keeping weight in a reasonable range. Cutting back on alcohol. Getting the right vaccinations. None of these guarantee anything on their own.…
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Who with Fatty Liver Needs Liver Cancer Screening? Tests, Risk Factors and Warning Signs
Fatty liver disease is common far more common than most people realise, in fact but having it doesn’t mean liver cancer is somewhere down the road waiting. What actually drives that risk is the extent of fibrosis, whether cirrhosis has developed, and a handful of other health conditions layered on top. Not every fatty-liver patient…
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Proven Risks: Can a Tight Saree Cause Petticoat Cancer?
No, wearing a sari does not directly cause cancer. The fabric or traditional drape itself carries no risk. The actual concern comes from decades of wearing an excessively tight petticoat drawstring tied continuously in the exact same spot. Over many years, constant friction and heavy pressure cause chronic skin irritation, leading to non-healing wounds that…
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Is Stomach Cancer Curable? Early Signs, Tests and Treatment Options
A lot of people come in asking this exact question — “doctor, is this curable?” And honestly, there’s no single answer that fits everyone. It depends on how early the cancer is found, whether it’s spread, the type, and how the patient’s body is holding up overall. What I can say is that early-stage stomach…
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Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment
If you or someone close to you is looking at a breast cancer diagnosis, radiation is almost certainly on the table. It’s one of the main tools doctors use, but the technical talk and the word “radiation” itself can be a lot to take in. Simply put, it’s a way to kill off any cancer…
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When Should You See an Oncologist? Early Signs for Cancer Detection
Cancer rarely starts with a loud, obvious signal. Most of the time, the early signs of cancer are quiet, creeping in slowly and making them far too easy to ignore. It might just feel like a bit of extra tiredness, losing a few kilos without trying, or a dry cough that hangs around a few…
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What Are Less Survivable Cancers andWhy Awareness Matters
Understanding Less Survivable Cancers In my experience, the conversation around cancer is finally changing. It’s more hopeful. We talk about breakthroughs, better tech, and people living long, full lives after a diagnosis. That progress is massive and it’s real. But we have to be honest: some cancers are being left behind. You might hear them…
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How to Check If Your Lungs Are Healthy –Expert Guide
Lungs, one of our most vital organs… but most of the time we don’t really think about it. They just do their job quietly, we breath in, we breath out and our life goes on. It is only when our breathing gets a bit heavier, shorter or uncomfortable- we suddenly become aware of them. The…
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Pregnancy Cancer
Pregnancy and childbirth are the happiest and most exciting times in a woman’s life. Cancer, on the other hand, is the most feared disease in the world. What happens if both circumstances occur at once in a person’s life? Vimala (real name changed) experienced this emotional rollercoaster while carrying her first child. Vimala’s condition is…