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What Are the Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer?
Learn the warning signs of cervical cancer, including abnormal bleeding, unusual vaginal discharge and pelvic pain, and know when to consult Dr. Yogesh Kulkarni, a gynecologic oncology specialist at KNMH Hospital.
What Happens During Chemotherapy at KNMH?
Chemo stops cancer cells from dividing. That's the whole point of it. Comes as an IV drip, a jab, sometimes just tablets, depends on the cancer. Walk in, get registered, blood drawn, oncologist signs off that you're fit for that day's dose, then the drug goes in, then...
What Is A Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)?
A bone marrow transplant replaces damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy blood-forming stem cells, and is used primarily for blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, as well as non-cancerous conditions including aplastic anemia,...
Acidity & Ulcer: Cancer Warning Signs?
Acidity and ulcer symptoms are common and usually caused by conditions such as gastritis or H. pylori infection rather than cancer. However, certain patterns, including bleeding, persistent vomiting, or symptoms that do not respond to standard treatment, warrant...
Can Cancer Be Cured Completely?
Cancer can be cured in many cases, particularly when detected at an early stage, though physicians generally use the term "remission" rather than "cure" immediately after treatment. This distinction exists because microscopic cancer cells may remain undetectable even...
Cancer Survival Rates: What The Numbers Mean ?
Survival rates for common cancers vary considerably by type, and stage at diagnosis remains the strongest factor influencing outcomes. In India, national registry data shows breast cancer at around 66.4% five-year survival and cervical cancer at approximately 48.7%,...
Does Ayushman Bharat Cover Cancer Treatment?
Ayushman Bharat's PM-JAY scheme provides cancer treatment coverage for eligible families through cashless care of up to five lakh rupees a year at empanelled hospitals. This coverage includes cancer surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and the diagnostic tests...
What Is a Regional Cancer Centre and Why Does It Matter ?
A Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) is a Govt-designated institution under India's National Cancer Control Programme, formally recognised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to deliver comprehensive cancer diagnosis, treatment, research, palliation, and...
How Is Cancer Diagnosed Step by Step?
Cancer is diagnosed through a structured, multi-step process that begins with a physical examination and review of symptoms and medical history, followed by blood and urine analysis, imaging studies such as CT, MRI, and PET scans to locate and assess the tumour, and a...
What Cancer Stages Mean and Why the Number at Diagnosis Matters ?
Cancer staging measures how much cancer is in the body at diagnosis where it started, how large the tumour is, and how far it travelled from the original site. Oncologists use it as a standardised clinical tool to assess disease severity, work out a realistic...