Bollywood actress Mahima Chaudhry said she got to know about the diagnosis during her annual health check-up. It was her doctor who suggested that she should consult an oncologist for further examination.
Dr Shivali Ahlawat Head of National Reference Laboratory, Oncquest Laboratories Ltd. The covid pandemic has affected millions across the world and caused much havoc. Vaccines have added to our armour in the fight against the virus. However, like any other vaccine, they can have mild side effects. Thus, a low-grade fever or muscle aches, are normal …
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 12 women is likely to develop breast cancer in their lifetime describing how prevalent the medical condition is amongst women. In her book, ‘Risk Factors in Breast Cancer’, Dr. Nanda Rajaneesh, has explored the various topics covering causes, effects, and preventive measures of breast cancer creating mass …
Dr. K. Thendral MS(OBG), DNB(OBG), FMAS, Senior Consultant – Obstertrics, Gyneacology & Laparoscopic Surgery, Rainbow Children’s Hospital Most women with breast cancer require some form of surgery as part of their treatment. There are of different types depending on the situation. When the aim is to remove much of the cancer as possible it can …
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Dr Shivali Ahlawat, MD, DNB Pathology, Lab Director- Oncquest Laboratories (National Reference Lab), Gurugram 1 in 29 Indian women is likely to contract breast cancer during her lifetime as per the National Cancer Registry program. Moreover, women who live in urban areas are even more likely to contract this dreaded disease. However, unless people have …
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Jaypee Hospital (Noida) hosted Pink Ribbon Meet on 23rd October, 2021 to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The aim of the event was to felicitate breast cancer champions and raise awareness about the disease among people. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in women worldwide, comprising 16% of all female cancers. Developing countries bear …
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, it accounts for almost 30% of the entire cancer burden reported among women. With limited awareness and hesitancy towards preventive diagnosis, 1 in every 20 women is diagnosed with this cancer. With various misconceptions and lack of awareness regarding early diagnosis of breast cancer …