Is Metastatic Cancer Always Lethal?
Is Metastatic Cancer Always Lethal? Many tumours can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and other treatments. But once cancer spreads throughout the body, or metastasizes, it becomes difficult to treat or stop it. The main reason that makes cancer serious is its ability to spread in the body. Cancer can spread regionally as well,
Does Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Have Any Side Effects?
Does Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Have Any Side Effects? What Is Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer? Radiation therapy utilizes high energy of radiation to kill or prevent cancer cells from growing, dividing, or spreading to other areas of the body. It causes less harm to neighbouring healthy cells because it is targeted only the
What are Bone Tumours?
What are Bone Tumours? Tumours of the bone can be either benign or malignant, the malignant variety being more of a challenge to treat. Furthermore malignant tumours could either be primary tumours of the bone or secondary deposits from tumours elsewhere in the body. The most common bone tumours encountered are osteosarcomas and Ewing’s sarcoma.
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Bone Marrow Transplantation The blood and bone marrow transplantation centre at Apollo Hospitals Group, India has performed over 2500 transplants with an excellent success rate. Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai is a trusted name in BMT for international patients, as the hospital has not just a highly qualified BMT team, but also very stringent infection control
Colorectal cancer – Everything you need you
Colorectal cancer – Everything you need you Colorectal cancer is one of the slowest growing cancers. The major challenge,however, lies in its detectionas its major symptoms aren’t visible in the initial stages. Colorectal cancer can be completely cured, if detected early. The colon and rectum are parts of the digestive system. Food matter is largely
Head & Neck Cancer: Everything you need to know
Head & Neck Cancer: Everything you need to know There are over 100 known cancers that affect people all across the world. While the numbers of such cases are on the rise, medical advancement has lowered the mortality rates considerably. In India 30% of all the cancers develop in the head and neck region. Head
Understanding the need for Cardiac Rehabilitation
Understanding the need for Cardiac Rehabilitation Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioral factors. They are responsible for almost 71% of the total deaths globally today, with Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) accounting for the most NCD deaths followed by cancer, respiratory diseases and
Hip Surgery: Everything you should know
Hip Surgery: Everything you should know Hip pain or injury can be extremely difficult for people. It hampers mobility and affects the general quality of life of a patient. While minor problems can be managed with physical therapy and medication, many cases require surgical intervention. This can be especially scary for senior citizens, who are
What are the most effective treatments for knee osteoarthritis?
What are the most effective treatments for knee osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, refers to a condition that affects all major joints of the body. This happens when the cartilage cushioning in the joints breaks down due to daily wear and tear. This commonly occurs in the knee and hip joints and
Shoulder Surgery: Everything you should know
Shoulder Surgery: Everything you should know Our shoulders are made up of three bones, the combination of which enables our movements. These bones can be effected by inflammation or tearof the tendon, arthritis or fractures, requiring medical and sometimes surgical intervention. If you experience pain or severe discomfort in your shoulders it is advisable to
Reconstructive urology: Restoring normal function
Verified by Dr. Rishikesh Velhal, Consultant Urology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Reconstructive urology is a
What are the early signs of liver cancer?
Verified by Dr. Rajesh Shinde, Consultant HPB & G.I. Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai.
Rehabilitation in cerebral palsy: A journey of progress
Verified by Dr. Shekhar Patil, Sr. Consultant Adult & Paediatric Neurology, Apollo Children’s, Navi Mumbai.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): What you need to know
Verified by Dr. Deepakkumar Gupta, Consultant Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Gastroesophageal reflux
Recurrent breast cancer: What you need to know
Verified by Dr. Nita S. Nair, Lead Consultant Breast Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai.
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.
Role of statins in preventing heart disease
Statins are generally safe and well-tolerated, but they can cause side effects in some people.
What are the types of robotic hernia surgery?
Verified by the best robotic surgeon in Mumbai, Dr. Shalin Dubey, Consultant Laparoscopic & Robotic
Living with Alzheimer’s disease
Verified by Dr. Vishal Chafale, Consultant Interventional Neurology at the best neuro hospital-Apollo Hospitals, Navi