Dr. Ruchira Misra, Senior Consultant, Pediatric Hematology Oncology and BMT unit, SRCC Children’s Hospital addresses some of the common questions that people have about childhood cancer or pediatric cancer.
Do children get cancer?
Yes, children do get cancer. We see children who have been born with tumours or even those detected while the child is in the mother’s womb to children upto 18 years. These cancers have a very different biology as compared to adults
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Announcing our next webinar on dealing with survivorship issues of childhood cancer and what enables them to integrate back into schools, neighbourhoods, work places and society. From the moment a child is diagnosed with cancer, both the child and the family enter an emotional roller coaster. Children are stunned by the sudden move from health to illness and the unwelcome drama of tests and procedures. Fear, anxiety, self guilt, parental neglect, anger, in fact, are the predominant…
Meet the Padma Shri winners of 2020 in the field of medicine. They constitute a distinguished list of doctors who have made pioneering contribution for better medical services and health care across India. We introduce them to you briefly. This year’s recipients of the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards of the country, in the field of medicine comprised an interesting mix. From pioneering achievers to outstanding contributors, from eminent personalities to unsung heroes, from…
A recent qualitative study evaluated the challenges of accessing health care for childhood cancer in India and the effect this had on treatment of children and impact on caregivers. In an email interview, Dr Neha Faruqui in consultation with other experts helped address questions raised by PatientsEngage. Childhood cancers such as leukemia, retinoblastoma and meningiomas are commonly seen in India for the age group of 18 and under. The time period between the first onset of symptoms to…
While there is a lot of talk on depression, there are still a lot of myths and misconceptions about it. Psychiatrist Dr. Sweta Sheth from Bengaluru sheds light on some of the common myths. As a psychiatrist, depression is one of the most common illnesses I see and treat. I call it an illness, because it is one. A serious, sometimes debilitating illness, which often remains hidden and undiagnosed. It’s not just a state of being sad or low when things aren’t going right for you. We see it…
When we are engaged in our own health, we ensure better quality of life. This Universal Health Coverage Day, let's Keep the Promise to Inform, Engage and Empower Patients and Caregivers This UHC day let's promote health literacy and patient involvement in clinical decision making. #HealthForAll #UHCDay #UniversalHealthCoverageDay
Today, with excellent diagnosis and medicines, Multiple Sclerosis patients can lead an almost normal life, was the message upheld by all participating neurologists and MSSI at a recent medical seminar. There was optimism that rang through at the Multiple Sclerosis medical seminar held at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital recently. All the speakers emphasised on how there has been a paradigm shift for the better in diagnosis, treatment and overall management of multiple sclerosis (MS) in…
In India, especially in field of cancer care, family caregivers often ask the doctors to not tell the patients the diagnosis, the staging and the expected time for survival.But does the patient not have a right to know? And would the patient want to know? A recent study by Ghoshal A., Salins N. investigated just this question. Dr. Naveen Salins talks to PatientsEngage on the study. Do cancer patients want to know everything about their disease process? Contrary to the norms in…
Art is increasingly recognised as medium of expression for persons with intellectual disabilities. Our editor Moyna Sen, who attended the Art Sanctuary's Gala organised by Shalini Gupta shares her impressions. Shaurya Mehrotra may be a young man of few words. But he is a happy person when he is around his creations at the recently held Art Sanctuary’s Gala: Art, Ceramic and Photography Workshops at DLF Chattarpur Farms -- beautiful ceramic pots and bowls, colourful and lovingly created by…
