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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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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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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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Immunotherapy for Renal Cancer
Dr. Shiva Kumar Uppala, the senior Oncologist at Oncolndia, Bengaluru talks about immunotherapy for renal cancer and how it works. Renal cancer or kidney cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the kidney. It is one of the top ten cancers that is seen in the Indian population. Generally, it affects older people in…