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Mahatma Gandhi Road, Thakurpukur, Kolkata - 700063

Helpline No.:
+91 90070 87270 / 98312 16575

Mahatma Gandhi Road, Thakurpukur, Kolkata - 700063

Helpline No.:
+91 90070 87270 / 98306 35065

17Jun

What are The Most Common Cancers in Indian Women?

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Though cancers can afflict any part of the body, some cancers are more common than others. Interestingly, some cancers affect women more than they do men. Even a few cancers only occur in women. In this blog, we will discuss some most common cancers in Indian women. Breast Cancer It’s the commonest cancer in Indian […]

14Jun

A New Kind of Radiotherapy Treatment at SGCCRI

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Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre and Research Institute is one of the premier institutes in Kolkata. Established in 1974, it has committed itself to affordable cancer treatment and relentless research. From time to time, SGCCRI has installed many cutting-edge technology and tools to improve the outcome, minimize the risk and better the quality of life for […]

05May

Gleason Score – What It Tells about Prostate Cancer

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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. It usually affects men after 50. Good news is the chance of 10-year survival for the patients with localized prostate cancer (i.e. the disease has not metastasized) is 100 per cent, according to the findings by the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). […]

27Apr

An Overview of Stem Cells and Bone Marrow Treatments

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Cancer in blood does not form any tumour. It causes damaged cells to mutate and multiply at a rapid pace and invade the healthy cells. When it happens, many cancer specialists suggest stem cell or bone marrow transplant to replace the malignant cells with the benign ones. According to an eminent radiation oncologist in Kolkata, […]

16Apr

Is It Possible to Restore Voice after Head & Neck Cancer Treatment?

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Cancer and its treatments damage body in different ways. Sometimes, even after the treatment is over, the problems persist for a long time and even forever. For example, chemotherapy may impair a patient’s cognitive abilities, digestive function and hearing power. For head and neck cancer patients, cancer and the treatment side effects often bring complications […]

26Mar

Women Cancer Patients Experience Severe Side Effects More Than Men

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Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy etc are some common treatments for cancer. These treatments have some common side effects, mild to severe. A new study claims that severe side effects are more common in women compared to men. As per the study, women are 34% more likely to experience severe side effects than their male […]

24Mar

Colon Cancer in Young Adults: Understanding the Reasons behind the Alarming Increase

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Statistics gives you only a slice of the picture. Colon cancer or colorectal cancer is the case in point. According to the latest statistics, the rate of new diagnoses and deaths from colon cancer has dramatically fallen in the last few decades. Though it’s definitely good news but the increasing cases of colon cancer in […]

26Feb

Vaping Not the Answer to Those Willing to Quit Smoking

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Many smokers, who are determined to give up smoking, are falling for e-cigarettes. The idea has gained popularity in recent years as e-cigarettes are successfully promoted as the best and healthy alternative to smoking. The radiation oncology specialists warn that the notion is anything but true. The ingredients in e-cigarettes contain a mix of chemicals […]

16Feb

Prostate Cancer – Answers to Some Common Queries

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Cancer can originate in and affect any organ in the body. When cancer originates in prostate gland, located between the male urethra and the bladder, it is called prostate cancer. The prostate resembles a walnut in size and both urine and semen pass through its channel. Prostate cancer develops due to mutation and uncontrollable growth […]

13Feb

How Men Can Manage Their Cancer Risk

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Why are we talking about men and not women? Don’t women get cancer? The reality is, though women get cancer, the disease is more prevalent in men. The oncologists and researchers working at the best cancer special hospital in Kolkata tell from their professional experience that men are more likely to get cancer than women. […]