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Dr. Naresh Somani ( MD,DM, Director and HoD Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre Jaipur) & Dr. Vidya MN ( Lead Consultant, Pathology, Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore) spoke to PatientsEngage on myths and facts on lung cancer. Myth: Lung cancer is just a chronic cough that will eventually go away. Fact: Lung cancer is not merely a chronic cough that will disappear over time. While a persistent cough can be a symptom of various respiratory issues, including lung cancer, it is crucial…
Subhasmita was diagnosed with breast cancer at 26. She talks of her physical and emotional journey as she made difficult choices. What kept her going through the worst days of breast cancer treatment and how she handles the issues of breast cancer survivorship. I am Subhasmita, 29 years old, Single. A marketer. I am a breast cancer survivor (ER+, PR+, her2neu-, stage 2A). I grew up in a small village in Odisha and I work and live in Kolkata at the moment for work. I paint, read and write in my…
A spoonful of humour & a ladle full of exercise are key to dealing with cancer and the effects of treatment believes sous chef Prachi Kulkarni who survived Stage 2 Breast cancer. Read about the four pillars that helped her fight the battle and emerge scarred but smiling. Talking to Prachi is like entering a room filled with sunlight. Her infectious laughter and one-liners keep you in splits. At the same time, you are strongly aware that her humour is rooted in the rough reality of her…
Ramendra Kumar who has previously shared his experiences with colon cancer and believes in the power of humour, writes about the challenges of learning to live with the stoma bag. Read the first part of Ramendra's cancer story and the second part here. When my daughter Ankita was born, I made it clear to my wife Madhavi that I would not change her nappies (Ankita’s nappies, fortunately Madhavi had far outgrown that stage!) I told my soul mate that I would, in every other way, care for our…
नीमा 26 वर्ष की थीं जब उनको ऑस्टियोसारकोमा (हड्डी का कैंसर) का निदान मिला और उनका जीवन हमेशा के लिए बदल गया। इस लेख में वे अपनी उस चुनौतीपूर्ण यात्रा के बारे में बात करती हैं जिसमें कई सर्जरी, टांग का कटना, और अनेक अन्य मुश्किलों का सामना करना पड़ा, और यह भी साझा करती हैं कि कैंसर से लड़ने की हिम्मत और प्रेरणा उन्हें किस से मिली। कृपया हमें अपनी स्थिति के बारे में कुछ बताएं 1998 के नवंबर की बात है जब मैं सिर्फ 26 साल की थी और मुझे अपने घुटने के ओस्टियोसारकोमा (हड्डी का कैंसर) का निदान मिला। आपके…
Overview Multiple Myeloma (MM) is also called Kahler’s disease. It is a cancer of the plasma cells. Plasma cells are normally found in the bone marrow and play an important part in our immune system. They are responsible for producing antibodies called immunoglobulins which attack and kill germs. When plasma cells become cancerous and divide rapidly, it is called Multiple Myeloma. Cancerours plsma cells make an abnormal protein called monoclonal immunoglobulin or M-protein/spike or…
कैंसर रोगी और उत्तरजीवी (सर्वाईवर) यात्रा कर सकते हैं, पर उन्हें कुछ ख़ास बातों का ख़याल रखना चाहिए। इस लेख में इस के लिए डॉ. शीतल पटेल से कुछ सुझाव हैं और उर्वी सबनीस, नंदिता मुरलीधर और मोना चौधरी (सभी कैंसर उत्तरजीवी / सर्वाईवर) का बहुमूल्य योगदान भी शामिल है। कैंसर रोगी को किसी भी यात्रा को शुरू करने से पहले अपने डॉक्टर की सहमति ज़रूर प्राप्त कर लेनी चाहिए। यात्रा का कार्यक्रम ऐसा बनाएं ताकि आप यात्रा के कारण अपने किसी भी टेस्ट या फॉलो-उप अपॉइंटमेंट से न चूकें। यात्रा करने के लिए ध्यान रहे कि…
Developing menopause while going through cancer is a double whammy for all women. The sudden jolt of menopause caused by cancer treatment is not only physically but mentally straining as well. Can physiotherapy help alleviate these distressing menopausal effects and improve quality of life for women with cancer? Ajeeta Kulkarni, a senior physiotherapist at Tata Memorial hospital in Mumbai, tells us how. What are the causes of menopause in cancer patients? Menopause is the decline in the…
कोलकाता के 56 वर्षीय रजत सुभ्रा बिस्वास को मल्टीपल मायलोमा का निदान मिला था और उनकी बीएमटी (बोन मैरो ट्रांसप्लांट) सर्जरी भी हुई है। इस लेख में वे अपनी मल्टीपल मायलोमा की यात्रा के बारे में बात करते हैं। मुझे सितंबर 2018 में मल्टीपल मायलोमा का निदान मिला था। मैं वर्तमान में रेमिशन में हूँ। शुरुआती लक्षण क्या थे? मैं धीरे-धीरे गुर्दे के कार्य में कमी का अनुभव कर रहा था, मूत्र में प्रोटीन के रिसाव में वृद्धि के साथ-साथ मेरा क्रिएटिनिन स्तर लगातार बढ़ रहा था। इसके अलावा, मुझे अत्यधिक थकान और त्वचा…
Bowel (fecal) and bladder (urinary) incontinence is a relatively common side-effect that can occur during cancer treatment. Due to the stigma and under-recognition attached to this condition, quality of life suffers significantly in persons with cancer. Learn more about managing this condition with Prachi P. Narkhede, a MPT Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiotherapist at Tata Memorial Hospital. What is incontinence? It is loss of control of bladder and bowel causing accidental leakage of…
This study compared the outcome of low-dose rate brachytherapy (LDR-BT) and image-guided intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IG-IMRT) for localized prostate cancer of different severities. With/ without External Beam RadioTherapy. Five year…
While this is not definitive and it is a small sample size, its still a strong indicator. Its also worrying that those who chose alternatives tended to be younger women with more education and more money
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-…
Do you struggle to get accepted back at work? Do you struggle with little issues like going out with colleagues, work related travel, side effects of treatment, fatigue, anxiety?
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/aug/14/dont-punish-…
My father aged 86 yrs is detected with AML. I find from net that lemon with baking soda prevents growth of cancer. Is that correct? At present he is undergoing chemo.
Cancer brings in a lot of anxiety for the patient and for the family. What are some of the ways you coped with the anxiety?
I came upon these two articles and thought it is worth sharing them. What's been your experience? What would you recommend to people in this situation? It could be you, it could be your colleague. Do share your experience and thoughts
Whats been bothering you in the last week ? Did you have a happy event ? Would you like to share ?
This is such a difficult subject for so many mothers. Here is what Joan Lunden did ..What would you do ?
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