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Preparation from the patient perspective before surgery

Blood test and pre-op evaluation description- Tests for fitness before surgery  : Preoperative anesthesia fitness evaluation for the surgery is very important to anticipate, treat and prevent intra-operative and postoperative complications. Following is a list of investigations routinely done for every patient before any surgery Basic InvestigationsCBCBlood GroupingFasting Blood SugarPostprandial

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types of oral cancer

Histologically oral cancer can be of many types. The most common histologic diagnosis is squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which represents more than 90% of cases. Anatomically,on the basis of site of origin the oral cancer can be divided into the following sub-sites: oral tongue, floor of mouth, lower gum, upper

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Diagnosing Head and Neck Cancer

Oncologist use many tests to find, or diagnose, cancer. They also do tests to learn if cancer has spread to another part of the body. If this happens, it is called metastasis. Biopsy: For most types of cancer, a biopsy is the only sure way for the doctor to know

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How Does Cancer Spread in the body?

There are 4 different ways by which cancer can spread in the body. Some cancers have a predilection to spread by a certain way. Cancer can spread through local tissue, the lymph system, and the blood: Local Tissue Spread– The cancer spreads from where it began by growing into nearby areas. Lymphatic Route–

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Palliative care and End of Life care

Many ask me the question ” I have been advised Palliative treatment. Am I dying? ”  Let’s understand the difference between Palliative care and End of life care in a cancer diagnosis.  Palliative care is mostly misunderstood as end of life care. The moment patients and their families hear of

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RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT – WHAT TO EXPECT & HOW TO PREPARE

Cancer treatment requires the expertise of multiple specialists. Every week, our surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists and & other specialists such as radiologists and pathologists, assemble together and discuss individual patient cases in our “Multidisciplinary Tumour Board”. This ensures that patient benefits from the expert opinion of all the specialists.

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ORAL CANCER IN INDIA

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

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BREASTFEEDING AND REDUCED RISK OF BREAST CANCER

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

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WHEN TO STOP CANCER TREATMENT

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

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