We salutes the spirit of Mr SK – a Male Breast Cancer Conquerer and Motivator to others. On a bright Sunday morning in 2003, Mr. SK noticed a lump just below his left nipple. He could feel the lump but there was no pain. Just as a precaution he decided to show it to his family physician, a practitioner of alternative medicine. He was prescribed a few medicines. He took them regularly and forgot about the episode. A struggling writer, SK, 52, got back to his writing, which allowed him to have his two square meals a day. A month later, he suddenly noticed that the lump had grown bigger. This tim ..read more

Oral cancer is a  major public health problem in the Indian subcontinent, where it ranks among the top three types of cancer in the country.[1] The oral cavity includes the lips, buccal mucosa, teeth, gingiva, anterior two-third of tongue, floor of the mouth and hard palate.[6] Oral cancer is defined as the cancer of lips, mouth and tongue. The most common risk factors for oral cancer are tobacco consumption (either in the form of chewing tobacco or in the form of smoking), areca nut (supari) consumption and alcohol consumption. Especially chewing tobacco in rampant in India and it is the ..read more

Reproductive risk factors associated with breast cancer risk include age of menarche, number of pregnancies, age at first birth, lifetime duration of breastfeeding, age at menopause, and use of menopausal hormone therapy; However, research has found that these factors are differentially associated with each subtype. Breastfeeding is of particular interest for breast cancer prevention because it is a modifiable risk factor. Breastfeeding not only reduces breast cancer risk but also confers other health benefits to the mother including reduced risk for endometrial and ovarian cancers and reduced ..read more

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Mr A’s family stood outside my clinic- distraught. Faces creased with worry lines, marked by the loss of sleep and peace of mind over the last few weeks. Mr A was fighting the war against cancer. However, the collateral damage of this war was colossal. He was bedridden, the disease had come back after a few years of silence, and now he was in pain, his sleep and appetite were affected, and he faced several problems. Mr A was 78 years old. His cancer doctors had told him nothing could be done further. The War against Cancer The human body is made of different types of cells. These cells work in ..read more

One late afternoon during his supposedly normal recovery phase, on 26th June 2019 to be precise, my father suddenly started coughing vigorously. I extracted some cough from his Tracheostomy tube through a rented suction machine. But the coughing did not stop. He was in visible discomfort and after a few seconds somehow his breathing apparently stopped or was severely compromised. I immediately called his onco-surgeon, who asked me to take out the Tracheostomy tube. As per his instructions, I cut the stitch attached to his throat and removed the tube. Then I, my sister and my wife hurriedly too ..read more

Cancer has been found to be the second leading cause of death worldwide; about 1 in 6 deaths is due to cancer. Diagnosis and medical treatment for cancer is a cause of great physical and emotional pain and add stress to cancer patients’ lives. Spirituality and religious beliefs have been found, especially important for patients who suffer from severe illness and/or are facing life-threatening health problems. Most adults agree in the existence of God and believe in Him and also agree that one’s religious beliefs affect the way one lives their lives. However, people have different ideas about ..read more

Cancer is undoubtedly one of the deadliest diseases that has affected mankind. It is yet to be fully understood, however, on the positive side, statistics highlight hopeful developments in declining cancer-related mortality. In this technological era, where fast-paced innovations constantly open up new avenues for cancer diagnosis, subsequent treatment and also cancer care, there is one aspect that remains under-discussed. This aspect has more to do with psychology per se but has deep implications, not just for a person affected with cancer, but for that matter, any other terminal illness. UND ..read more

We salutes the spirit of Mr SK – a Male Breast Cancer Conquerer and Motivator to others. On a bright Sunday morning in 2003, Mr. SK noticed a lump just below his left nipple. He could feel the lump but there was no pain. Just as a precaution he decided to show it to his family physician, a practitioner of alternative medicine. He was prescribed a few medicines. He took them regularly and forgot about the episode. A struggling writer, SK, 52, got back to his writing, which allowed him to have his two square meals a day. A month later, he suddenly noticed that the lump had grown bigger. This tim ..read more

How can you fight a situation without being aware of it..! If there is a demon in the room and you pretend otherwise, wont the demon eat you up!!! Being oblivious to the reality can never let you overpower the demon in the room.  As the Madat volunteer was waiting to counsel the next patient in the Thoracic OPD of TMH, a young man maybe in his mid 20’s was helped in by a family member. This young man, was struggling to breathe ( he was wheezing so much that he had broken out in sweat). The Madat volunteer watched the doctor speak to his family members. The good news was, the intent of t ..read more