Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Dr. Priti Mehta sheds light on Sarcoma – Risk factors, causes, and prevention
"There is no direct correlation between obesity and sarcoma but is there with age. Soft tissue sarcoma is mostly seen in children and teenagers. Early detection helps in controlling its spread to other parts of the body," Dr. Priti Mehta, H. N. Reliance Hospital
By Renu Gupta
Dr. Deepak Chhabra illustrates the different aspects of soft tissue sarcoma
"Sarcoma is a type of cancer; its presentation is very different. Treatment options are available for sarcoma but the positive attitude of the patient helps in getting the most favorable outcomes" – Dr. Deepak Chhabra, Surgical Oncologist
By Renu Gupta
Early and advanced stage sarcoma patients should not worry as there are good treatment options available
Some sarcoma cancers are age specific. Some are more prevalent in children while some are more prevalent in middle age. While some types of sarcomas are more prevalent in the older age groups. Irrespective of the type if it is in the early stages there is assurance of complete cure.
By Amrita Priya
Sarcoma – characteristics, diagnosis, treatment and management by Dr. Mishil Parikh
“X-ray is the basic test for detecting sarcoma. MRI and ultrasound are other test procedures for diagnosing sarcoma. Sarcoma can be managed by the use of chemotherapy and surgeries. The only important thing is getting the right treatment at right time. Cancer is not a full stop; it is a comma,” says Dr. Mishil Parikh, Apollo Cancer Institute
By Renu Gupta
Dr. Ashish Joshi from Onco Care Center sheds light on importance of blood transfusion for cancer patients
Dr. Ashish Joshi from Onco Care Center gives out an important message that blood transfusion has many health benefits and is completely safe. Apart from this, blood transfusion gives satisfaction to the donor of helping someone in need.
By Dr. Rati Parwani
Family therapy as an intervention strategy in drug addiction recovery in words of Dr. Gourav Gupta
"Time required for becoming an addict varies from person to person and drug to drug. All drugs are addictive. Each drug has its intoxicative effects and withdrawal effects. Medicines are available for their withdrawal effects but family therapy works best to recover from drug addiction" Dr. Gourav Gupta, Psychiatrist
By Renu Gupta
Importance of sun and skin protection for people with albinism
Albinism is rare in India and has got no cure. Sun protection is very important for people with albinism. Because of the absence of skin pigment called melanin, albinos are more prone to develop skin cancer. By taking necessary precautionary measures, these people can live a normal life, Dr. Vrushali Rane Khan, Dermatologist
By Renu Gupta
Dr.Vandana Punjabi gives her valuable inputs and insights on albinism
Dr.Vandana shares important information about albinism and its types. She also mentions the tips for skincare for patients with albinism. A must-read article to know the actual insights of albinism.
By Dr. Rati Parwani
Know about the rare trait of Albinism from Dr. Aseem Sharma
Dr. Aseem Sharma sheds light on the rare form of Albinism that needs awareness on this Albinism Day in June 2021. He shares his valuable expertise about albinism and its complication in visual defects.
By Dr. Rati Parwani
Spontaneous bleeding is common in severe hemophiliacs informs Dr. Aniket Mohite
Mild and moderate haemophiliacs do not come to notice because they bleed only when they undergo some major procedure. Spontaneous bleeding is common in severe haemophiliacs. So, they come to us for medical treatment and thus get noticed,” Dr. Aniket Mohite, Consultant Hematologist, Oncologist, and Transplant Physician
By Renu Gupta
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