Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine 1. What is Nuclear Medicine? Nuclear Medicine is a speciality where small quantities of radiopharmaceuticals are administered to the patients for various diagnostic and therapeutic applications. It is broadly divided into “Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine” and “Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine”. 2. What is Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine? In diagnostic nuclear medicine, small or trace amounts of
Head & Neck Cancer and Nutrition
Head & Neck Cancer and Nutrition Head and neck cancers develop in the mouth, nose, cheek / buccal cavity, throat, larynx or thyroid glands. Carcinoma in any of this path, causes food intake to be compromised, difficulty in swallowing or chewing resulting in inadequate food, causing risk of malnutrition. This can, manifest into nutritional deficiencies,
MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY
MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY Neutropenic diet: During chemotherapy neutrophil levels are suppressed, so a neutropenic diet is recommended. This diet consists of the low-microbial contamination. The low-bacterial or low-microbial diet includes well-cooked foods and prohibits foods that are potentially harmful, such as raw fruits and vegetables and their juices, undercooked eggs, unpasteurized dairy products and undercooked
What does Gynecologic Oncology mean?
What does Gynecologic Oncology mean? Gynecologic oncology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, and vulvar cancer. A gynecologic oncologist has extensive training and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of these cancers. Gynecologic oncologists have completed obstetrics and gynecology residency and then have pursued superspecialty
Thoracic Cancer and Nutrition
Thoracic Cancer and Nutrition This includes lung cancers, lung carcinoid tumours, thymic malignancies, and tracheal tumours in which the Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common type. The main challenges faced by the nutritionist are : Loss of skeletal muscle mass owing negative balance between protein and energy caused by abnormal metabolism and reduced
Pelvic Cancer and Nutrition
Pelvic Cancer and Nutrition Pelvic cancer affects parts of the pelvis mainly urinary bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs. In females most commonly heard are of three categories: · Ovarian cancer · Uterine Sarcoma: This occurs in the muscles and the supporting tissues of the uterus. · Cervical Cancer: This can be differentiated as Endocervix (at the opening of
Breast Cancer and Nutrition
Breast Cancer and Nutrition Cancer of the Mammary Glands, commonly known as Breast cancer is among the most common cancers in women globally and its incidence is said to have doubled in last 2 decades. Changing lifestyles and dietary habits is rising across all socio-economic groups. Like in the case of other cancers, genetic predisposition
Treatment of childhood cancer
Treatment of childhood cancer Treatment modalities include Chemotherapy, Surgery, Radiotherapy, immunotherapy and bone marrow transplantation. Chemotherapy may be given intravenous, injected into the spinal fluid (intrathecal) and / or orally. Intent is to kill cancer cells, prevent micro metastasis, symptomatic relief and in case of solid tumors to shrink the Tumor pre surgery. Treatment of
Musculoskeletal Oncology
Musculoskeletal Oncology Prevention Prevention of bone cancer – Currently, there is no known way to prevent bone cancer. Early detection and correct management is the best chance for cure. Long term outlook for patients with bone cancer If treated in time and correctly,bone cancer patients usually do better than other cancer patients. On an average
Gestational Hypertension
Gestational Hypertension What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure (also called hypertension) happens when your blood moves through your arteries at a higher pressure than normal. Having high blood pressure while you are pregnant can cause serious problems. There are different names for it depending on when it starts and how it affects the
