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Feb, 2023
Hansa Raghavani, a 43-year-old woman from Ambernath, Thane, had been battling ovarian and liver metastasis. She had been undergoing chemotherapy at Wockhardt Hospital since March 22, 2022, and had completed 11 cycles by September 27, 2022. However, a PET…
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Nov, 2022
There are many women who won't experience any typical symptoms and they will be known to have asymptomatic breast cancers. In such cases, the disease can metastasize meaning it will spread to other parts of the body and the treatment options become more invasive. Breast cancer is one of the common cancers that the majority of women suffer from. Even though breast cancer cases are rising at a rapid rate…
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Oct, 2022
Every woman has the right to live with dignity and confidence. Hence though breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women, there are loads of advances and research which make it one the most preventable, easily detectable screen cancer…
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Oct, 2022
According to the World Health Organisation, by the end of 2020, there will be 7.8 million women living with breast cancer globally. Breast cancer in men is unheard of and is frequently underreported because it is regarded as a “woman’s disease.” Not only does it affect men physically, but breast cancer in men also leads to emotional distress due to the stigma attached to the disease. “Breast cancer is considered…
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Sep, 2022
A large number of people suffer from oral cancer. It has higher mortality and morbidity rates. Oral cancer can be seen in any part of the mouth (that is the oral cavity). It can occur on one’s lips, gums,…
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Jun, 2022
In a small clinical trial in the US, 18 patients took a drug for close to six months. This resulted in the disappearance of their tumours. According to the report in New York Times, usually, an immunotherapy drug is used in the treatment of endometrial cancer, but this was the first clinical investigation of whether it was also effective against rectal cancer tumours. Dr Meghal Sanghavi, an Oncosurgeon at Wockhardt…
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May, 2022
There is a growing burden of breast cancer in India. It is one of the deadliest cancers and a major health concern not only in the country but globally. Lack of awareness regarding breast cancer led to higher mortality…
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Apr, 2022
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, begins in the colon and rectum of the body, which are the largest parts of the digestive tract. Even though this type of cancer usually occurs in older adults, it can affect anyone of any age. Dr Shankar Zanwar, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central says that cases of colon cancer are increasing in India. Dr Zanwar cited a study comparing the total…
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Feb, 2022
Prostate Cancer- one of the most common cancers in male is also the one which is diagnosed mostly when it is already quite late. As the cancer is not having early signs and symptoms, the diagnosis often gets delayed…
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Nov, 2021
A 63-year-old lady who has detected breast cancer which recurred even after surgery is now leading a normal life after starting target therapy in Wockhardt hospital Nagpur. The lady was diagnosed with recurrent breast cancer in 2019 and was operated on soon after. However, after the surgery, her cancer spread to her lungs. The family of this patient, after consulting with a few doctors, chose to get her treated by…
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