Busting Myths on Breast Cancer: Know the facts
Breast cancer is beyond a medical condition, it has become a topic that has been spreading awareness every day, a chapter that resonates well with individuals, families, and communities. This excruciating battle has touched hearts, spread awareness, and empowered people to take good control of their...
Understanding Adult Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is beyond a medical condition, it has become a topic that has been spreading awareness every day, a chapter that resonates well with individuals, families, and communities. This excruciating battle has touched hearts, spread awareness, and empowered people to take good control of their health. Through this blog, we shall delve into the intricate...
Battling and Surviving Pancreatic Cancer
A True story of strength and resilience
With every challenge in life, there lies an underlying force called willpower that never allows you to give up, no matter how dark a phase can get. Pancreatic Cancer is one such phase where one's health battles the darkest chapter. Known for being one of the most aggressive forms of cancer, Pancreatic Cancer is very difficult to treat and the...
Triumphing Voice: A Teacher's Thyroid Cancer Journey
Sai (name changed), a teacher by trade, enjoyed his work. The 45-year-old was eager to share his enthusiasm for physics with young children. His job as a teacher demanded that he speak loudly in front of a large group of 50-60 students. It was critical that he speak loudly and clearly so that students in the back of the classroom could hear him. Thus, he found it very inconvenient when his...
Surviving Breast Cancer: Tara's Journey from Diagnosis to Recovery
Tara (name changed), a 36-year IT professional came to know about the self-breast examination at a cancer awareness program conducted in her office. She went home and tried the self-exam and was surprised when she found a lump in her right breast. Tara was referred to Dr. Shiva Kumar Uppala at Oncolndia, Bangalore by her family doctor. After conducting a battery of tests that included...
3 Mistakes to Avoid During Breast Cancer Treatment: Insights from Dr. Shiva Kumar Uppala
Dr. Shiva Kumar Uppala, the senior consultant surgical oncologist at
Bone Cancer
Primary bone cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the bone tissue. This is a rare form of cancer. Most of the bone cancers that we see are secondary bone cancers i.e., cancer that originates in other tissues like the lungs, breasts, or prostate. Primary bone cancers are of different types. These include osteosarcoma, Ewing tumor, chondrosarcoma, undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma,...
Surviving Misdiagnosis
After graduating from school, life did not pan out the way Gaurav (real name changed) had hoped. He had thought that going to college would be the highlight of his life, but it ended up being a nightmare. The nightmare began with the appearance of a lump on the left side of his neck. He had little time to think about it because he was so focused on the entrance exams. After enrolling in...
Breast Cancer seen in young women
Breast cancer is frequently referred to as the cancer of older women because it is age-related. Age increases the likelihood of getting breast cancer. So, a 20 or 25-year-old need not worry about getting breast cancer, right? Wrong! Breast cancer can develop at any age, and younger women are also at risk, albeit slightly less so than women over 50, according to Dr. Shiva Kumar Uppala, the...
Pregnancy Cancer
Pregnancy and childbirth are the happiest and most exciting times in a woman's life. Cancer, on the other hand, is the most feared disease in the world. What happens if both circumstances occur at once in...
Oral Cancer
Do you have sores or cankers in your mouth that don’t go away even after 2 or 3 weeks? Do you have red or white patches on your mouth or lips? Do you experience pain in your tongue, throat, or ear? Does your voice sound hoarse or do you have difficulty swallowing? “if you answered yes to any of these...
Breast Cancer in young women
Breast cancer is frequently referred to as the cancer of older women because it is age-related. Age increases the likelihood of getting breast cancer. So, a 20 or 25-year-old need not worry about getting breast cancer, right? Wrong! Breast cancer can develop at any age, and younger women are also at risk, albeit slightly less so than women over 50, according to Dr. Shiva Kumar Uppala, the...
self-breast examination
Tara (name changed), a 36-year IT professional came to know about the self-breast examination at a cancer awareness program conducted in her office. She went home and tried the self-exam and was surprised when she found a lump in her right breast. Tara was referred to
How much your mind can influence your cancer treatment?
Can breastfeeding reduce cancer?
Feeding the baby helps the baby to have a healthy start in life. It is believed to be healthy not only for the baby but also for the mother as it is found out that breastfeeding can lower the risk of cancer. Read More
How Cancer Treatment Can Affect Your Eating?
Cancer, as well as its treatments, have unpredictable effects on your body and your appetite. The illness and its treatments may also alter your body's ability to tolerate certain foods and to use nutrients. Many people may experience eating problems during and after the treatments.
The First Signs Of Breast Cancer To Look Out For
Knowing how your breasts feel and look in general is the first important step to breast health. Breast cancer detected at an early stage can be cured. Early detection of breast cancer leads to better chances of successful treatment. To detect changes in your breast you can go for self-breast examination. But screening tests help to detect breast cancer more easily...
Smoking & Mouth Cancer
According to statistics, it says 6 out of 10 people suffering from cancer die due to excessive consumption of tobacco. Cigarettes and pipe tobacco are made from dried tobacco leaves. The smoke that releases from these cigarettes is a complex mixture of more than 7000 harmful chemicals among which 70 of them has proved to have carcinogenic elements.
One of the most common types of...
Early signs of Ovarian Cancers
Ovarian cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer deaths in women. It refers to any sort of cancerous growth originating in the ovary. A lot of factors can result in ovarian cancer including age, reproductive history, and obesity. Most of the times if it is diagnosed at an early stage 94 percent of the patients can survive for a few years. It is highest in...
