How can you tell if you have ovarian cancer?
How can you tell if you have ovarian cancer? Common Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer does come with symptoms, but they are often very subtle and easily mistaken for other, more common problems. In some rare cases, early stage ovarian cancers may produce symptoms, but in the majority of women these don’t show up
Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms & Diagnosis
Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms & Diagnosis Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer is commonly thought to be a silent killer or the cancer that whispers. This is because early stage ovarian cancers have almost none or very minimal symptoms. Small ovarian tumours often have an absence of symptoms and are usually discovered incidentally during investigations for
Is cervical cancer curable?
Is cervical cancer curable? Cervical cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix. The cervix is part of the female reproductive system and is located in the lower part of the womb, forming the opening from the womb to the vagina. Cervical cancer remains one of the most common
Facts about Organ Transplant
Facts about Organ Transplant Many people have misconceptions about organ and tissue donation, which can discourage them from registering as organ donors. Organ transplantation is the surgical procedure by which an organ or tissue is replaced with a healthy one through a deceased or a living donor. The importance of transplants is that they provide
What are the different causes for rheumatoid arthritis?
What are the different causes for rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition causing inflammation that leads to pain and stiffness in the joint. Apart from these, other symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include swelling, fatigue, weight loss, poor appetite, loss of function and redness in the affected joints, fever and anaemia. Unlike other types of arthritis,
Difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis Both Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis are the most common forms of arthritis found today. While they result in pain and stiffness in the joints, the causes and treatment for both can be different. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition causing inflammation that leads to pain and stiffness in the joint.
Life extension with liver transplant
Life extension with liver transplant At best of the centres Worldwide and in India, in general the 1year success rate of liver transplant is about 85-90% and for 5year is around 70%. That means 85-90% patients who have undergone liver transplantation will successfully live beyond 1year period after the critical initial recovery period and similarly
If you have liver cancer/tumor, can half/part of your liver be removed?
If you have liver cancer/tumor, can half/part of your liver be removed? In general, liver cancer/tumor means either the cancer/tumor has originated primarily in liver or it has spread to liver from other organs in body i.e. metastases or secondaries in liver. Treatment options of both are different. Firstly, we will discuss about treatment options
Management of Liver Cancer in the last stage
Management of Liver Cancer in the last stage The term Advanced or Metastatic Liver Cancer refers to a stage where cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or to other organs. Since these cancers are widespread, they cannot be treated with surgery. For people with well-functioning livers (Child-Pugh class A or B), initial treatment options
Liver Cancer: Common symptoms you should know
Liver Cancer: Common symptoms you should know Liver Cancer refers to the abnormal growth of cells in the liver. There are two types of Liver Cancer: Primary Liver Cancer & Secondary Liver Cancer. Primary liver cancer is where the cancer starts in the liver. This can be further divided into Hepatocellular carcinoma and Cholangiocarcinoma Liver
COVID-19 and Pregnancy: FAQ Part II
COVID-19 and Pregnancy: FAQ Part II Q. Will I be required to get tested if
Is robotic surgery dangerous? What is the success rate of robotic surgery?
Is robotic surgery dangerous? What is the success rate of robotic surgery? Robotic Surgery is
What are the risks of robotic surgery?
What are the risks of robotic surgery? Robotic Surgery is a form of minimally invasive
Understanding the need for Cardiac Rehabilitation
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases are the result of a combination of
Leukaemia: Diagnosis & Treatment
Leukaemia: Diagnosis & Treatment Blood cells are all manufactured by the bone marrow – the
Overcoming a Frozen shoulder
Have you ever experienced prolonged pain and stiffness in your shoulder joint? Was this accompanied
If you are less than 28 weeks pregnant
If you are less than 28 weeks pregnant If you feel that your foetal movements
What should you do if you notice a decline in foetal movements?
What should you do if you notice a decline in foetal movements? It is always
What are Foetal movements?
What are Foetal movements? The first trimester is a period during which the foetus develops