Author: OncoIndia

Sai (name changed), a teacher by trade, enjoyed his work. The 45-year-old was eager to share his enthusiasm for physics with young children. His job as a teacher demanded that he speak loudly in front of a large group of 50-60 students. It was critical that he speak loudly and clearly so that students in…

Do you have sores or cankers in your mouth that don’t go away even after 2 or 3 weeks? Do you have red or white patches on your mouth or lips? Do you experience pain in your tongue, throat, or ear? Does your voice sound hoarse or do you have difficulty swallowing? “if you answered…

Myths and facts about cancer Cancer is a word that conjures up feelings of fear and anxiety. It’s also frequently associated with myths and misunderstandings, which can add to the difficulty of a situation that is already challenging. Many people continue to have obsolete or inaccurate attitudes about cancer, despite advances in medical research and…

Knowing how your breasts feel and look in general is the first important step to breast health. Breast cancer detected at an early stage can be cured. Early detection of breast cancer leads to better chances of successful treatment. To detect changes in your breast you can go for self-breast examination. But screening tests help to detect…

Skin cancer is a prevalent yet often misunderstood condition. No matter your skin colour, anyone can be affected by skin cancer. It is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. The root cause of skin cancer is said to be excess sun exposure and tanning. There are many misconceptions about skin cancer which need to…

According to statistics, it says 6 out of 10 people suffering from cancer die due to excessive consumption of tobacco. Cigarettes and pipe tobacco are made from dried tobacco leaves. The smoke that releases from these cigarettes is a complex mixture of more than 7000 harmful chemicals among which 70 of them has proved to…