Head and Neck Cancer survivors often have a multitude of issues even after the treatment of cancer is over and they are in remission. We speak with Mr. Sunil Issar on dealing with facial disfigurement and strict dietary restrictions, on giving up smoking and getting back to work.
Just before his landmark 40th birthday, Mr. Sunil Issar was diagnosed with stage-3 CA Buccal Mucosa or Squamous Cell Carcinoma, a type of mouth cancer.
Mr Sunil Issar speaks with Aparna Mittal,…
Oral Cancer
31st May is World No Tobacco Day Tobacco causes many diseases and high rates of mortality. Cigarette smoking and chewable tobacco are both harmful to us. We bring together a distinguished panel to not only talk about the risks but also practical steps on how to quit tobacco Our panelists are Dr. Anil D. Cruz, President - UICC, Director - Oncology Services, Apollo Hospitals Dr. D. Raghunadharao, Dr. B.C. Roy awardee and Chief Medical Oncologist KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad Dr. Ashok Kumar…
When people have head and neck cancers, especially oral or lip, their facial appearances are often affected due to surgery and other treatment. What are the surgical options available to them for reconstruction? What are the psycho-social challenges they face due to altered appearances? How can they accept this change and face their family and the broader circle? To get some background of these issues, listen to a recording of our webinar with caregivers of head and neck cancer patients. Link…
Cancer Power Circle brings you a informative, insightful, emotional yet full of practical tips from three spouses of Head and Neck cancer patients. And a wish to stop Tobacco usage. Dealing with Head and Neck Cancers is difficult for patients and their families. There are also unique challenges that families of patients with Head and Neck cancers have to navigate. As part of our Cancer Power Circle webinar series we speak with spouses of 3 Head and Neck cancer patients. They will talk about the…
Cancer stigmas are often barriers for seeking diagnosis, as well as treatment and rehabilitation. Shubha Maudgal and Susmitra Mitra of Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA), Mumbai give us an insight into the current taboos surrounding cancer and the challenges such stigmas pose for patients and society. 1. What does cancer stigma entail? There are two kinds of stigma involved with cancer. One is Self which is in the mind of patients themselves, stemming from guilt or shame. The other is…
