Breast Cancer

Table of Contents For many cancer patients, one of the most challenging parts of treatment is not the cancer itself, but the painful complications that can affect eating, speaking, and overall quality of life. Among these, oral mucositis remains one of the most common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Cancer treatment has […]

Table of Contents Dry, rough, and cracked skin is more than just a cosmetic concern. Persistent skin dryness can affect comfort, increase sensitivity, and compromise the skin’s natural protective barrier. In clinical practice, these symptoms are commonly seen not only in dermatological conditions, but also in patients undergoing medical treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Table of Contents What is Oncology? Oncology is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. In simple terms, oncology meaning refers to the medical speciality dedicated to understanding and managing different types of cancers. Today, modern oncology care involves a combination of medicines, surgery, radiation, diagnostics, and supportive therapies

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most formidable malignancies: relatively rare compared to others, yet disproportionately deadly. In this blog, we’ll explore key facts about this disease, examine what is known about its prevalence in India, and highlight some of the most interesting recent advances in its treatment – moving beyond the standard “what you

Rising Burden in India Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India, with nearly 2,43,905 new cases and close to 1,02,377 deaths reported in 2024. Over the past three decades, the incidence has steadily risen, particularly in urban and semi-urban populations. States like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Karnataka consistently report higher

As reported in the World Obesity Atlas 2024 by the World Obesity Federation, the projections for 2035 suggest that more than 1.77 billion people will be overweight, and 1.53 billion people will be affected by obesity. This will represent 54% of all adults worldwide. Obesity is a chronic complex disease defined by excessive fat deposits

Radiation therapy plays a vital role in the treatment of cancer, often used alone or in combination with chemotherapy or surgery. But for as many as 95% of patients, radiation comes with a painful side effect — Radiation-Induced Dermatitis (RID). From mild redness to moist, weeping wounds, RID can impact treatment continuity and deeply affect