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- September 29, 2023
Recurrent breast cancer: What you need to know
Verified by Dr. Nita S. Nair, Lead Consultant Breast Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Breast cancer recurrence is when cancer comes back after successfully completing treatment. It can reappear locally, meaning in the same place as the original tumor, regionally, meaning in the nearby lymph nodes, or distant, meaning in other parts of the
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- September 29, 2023
All you need to know about thyroid cancer
Verified by Dr. Anil D’Cruz, Director of Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres & Head and Neck Cancer Specialist. Thyroid enlargement is common in general population and up to 10-12% of Indians are said to have goitre. Usually, the majority of them are benign (non-cancerous), however 5-10% could be malignant (cancerous). The incidence of thyroid cancer is increasing globally,
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- September 22, 2023
Minimally Invasive Brain Tumor Surgery: A less invasive approach to treating brain tumors
Verified by Dr. Sunil Kutty, Consultant Neurosurgery at the best neurosurgery hospital, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. What is minimally invasive brain tumor surgery? Minimally invasive brain tumor surgery, also known as keyhole surgery or neuroendoscopic surgery, is a surgical approach aimed at removing brain tumors with less disruption to surrounding healthy brain tissue compared to
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- September 12, 2023
Cervical cancer prevention with HPV vaccine
Verified by Dr. Richa Bansal, Consultant Gynaec – Oncology & Robotic Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. ‘One woman dies of cervical cancer every 2 minutes. Each one is a tragedy, and we can prevent it” says WHO. 9 in 10 cervical cancer deaths worldwide occurs in low- and middle-income countries like India. India accounts
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- September 7, 2023
What are giant cell tumors (GCT)?
Verified by Dr. Tejinder Singh, Consultant Medical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. A giant cell tumor (GCT) is a benign tumor that most commonly affects young adults. It is characterized by the presence of large, multinucleated cells called osteoclasts. GCTs most commonly occur in the long bones of the legs and arms, but they
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- September 6, 2023
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)-advancing precision in cancer treatment
Verified by Dr. Sandeep De, Consultant Radiation Oncology, at the best cancer hospital in Mumbai-Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), also known as Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR), is an innovative and highly precise radiation treatment approach that delivers high doses of radiation to tumors in a few, well-targeted sessions. This cutting-edge
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- August 22, 2023
Brachytherapy: A Targeted Approach to Treating Cancer
Verified by Dr. Sandeep De, Consultant Radiation Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Brachytherapy is an advanced and specialized form of cancer treatment that delivers radiation therapy directly to the tumor site, offering a precise and effective way to fight cancer. Unlike traditional radiation therapy, which emits radiation from outside the body, brachytherapy involves placing
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- August 10, 2023
As a woman, how do I reduce my risk of gynecological cancers?
Verified by Dr. Richa Bansal, Consultant Gynec-Oncology & Robotic Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. In a recent survey in India, there were an estimated 122,844 new cases of cervical cancer and 67,477 deaths from cervical cancer in India. This makes cervical cancer the second most common cancer in women in India, after breast cancer.
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- August 1, 2023
What are the warning signs of lung cancer?
Verified by Dr. Tejinder Singh, Consultant Medical Oncology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai The lungs form the resource for the body’s oxygen needs, it is vital to take appropriate measures to maintain optimal lung health at all times. Lung cancer most often starts developing in the lung tissue and may or may not spread to surrounding
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- July 28, 2023
Sarcoma-A rare forgotten cancer
Verified by Dr. Tejinder Singh, Consultant Medical Oncology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that originates in the connective tissues of the body, which include muscles, bones, cartilage, tendons, blood vessels, and fatty tissues. Sarcomas can develop in any part of the body but are commonly found in the arms, legs,
- April 22, 2024
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