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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

10Nov

Diabetes and Cancer – How They Are Connected

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For decades, scientists have been sure about the close connection between diabetes and cancer but had no idea about the reason of relationship. Now they have solved the riddle and identified the causes. High glucose concentration in the blood, which is a major symptom of diabetes, may cause cancer. Furthermore, cancer treatments may also cause […]

02Nov

4 Deadliest Types of Cancer in the World

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Cancer treatment and care are much advanced these days if compared to what was a decade ago. Still, there is a long way to go before claiming CARE is CURE. There are many types of cancer, from head to toe and different subsets exist under each category. Though the word CANCER elicits fear even in […]

27Oct

Early Warning Signs of Liver Cancer

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Symptoms of liver cancer often don’t show up in early stages. The symptoms may differ from one patient to another. What is more, the same symptoms may be triggered by other diseases. The common liver cancer symptoms in early stages are as follows: Pain on the right side of the upper abdomen or the right […]

23Oct

Dos and Don’ts for Patients During Cancer

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So, you or anyone in your family has been diagnosed with cancer recently. Suggestions are pouring from all sides as to what you should do and don’t and where to undergo cancer treatment. Remember that both cancer and cancer treatment cause some physical and psychological troubles for most patients. Therefore, you need to take care […]

20Oct

5 Ways to Boost Your Immunity During Chemotherapy

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In most cases, chemotherapy is integral to cancer treatment. It is usually done to shrink tumours before surgery (Non-Adjuvant Chemotherapy) or kill remaining cancer cells after surgery. However, chemotherapy involves administering strong drugs that might weaken your immune system and as a result, you will be more prone to infections. Followings are five smart ways […]

18Oct

What Are the Key Factors to Look before Choosing the Best Cancer Hospital?

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Diagnosis of cancer, the most dreaded disease in the world, takes a heavy toll on physical and mental health of the patient. In fact, the family members also feel at a loss. At this moment, it’s important to keep one’s head cool and choose the best oncology hospital in India. But what defines ‘BEST’ and […]

30Sep

An Overview of Ovarian Cancer

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Cancer is a disease of uncontrolled growth of cells in any part of an animal body. Cancer is named after the primary site where the disease originates from. Therefore, ovarian cancer refers to the type of cancer that starts in ovaries. Ovaries are a part of the female reproductive system. A female body has two […]

22Sep

What Can Be Done During Radiation Therapy to Cope with Side Effects?

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Cancer treatment takes a toll on the patients’ health. Radiation therapy, like chemotherapy, can produce some profound impacts on cancer patients. Though the type and acuteness of side effects depend on the sites of cancer and the amount of radiation therapy a patient goes through, most patients experience some common health issues such as fatigue, […]

19Sep

What are the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy?

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Radiation therapy is a part of cancer treatment though not recommended in some cases. Radiation therapy involves using high doses of radiation to kill the malignant cells or stall their growth. Unfortunately, the therapy also kills or damages some healthy cells adjacent to the cancerous cells. When healthy cells are killed or damaged, it inflicts […]

16Sep

Does Treatment Cure Metastatic Cancer?

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What is metastasis? When cancer spreads from the site, where it started, to another body part, it is called metastasis. Metastatic cancer is also called “stage 4 cancer” or “advanced cancer”. However, the phrase “advanced cancer” is also used to refer to a large malignant tumour or locally advanced cancer. How does metastasis take place? […]