by knmh.org | Jul 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
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,...
by knmh.org | Jul 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by knmh.org | Jul 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by knmh.org | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
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%,...
by knmh.org | Jul 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by knmh.org | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
