Dr. Madhu Devarasetty One cigarette during stress. A packet of gutka after meals. Occasional smoking with friends. Years later, the same habit can lead to major surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, permanent lifestyle changes, and sometimes loss of life itself. That is how tobacco works. Quietly. Slowly. Relentlessly. From Public Health Threat To “Silent Epidemic” Tobacco kills more than […]Read More
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Dr Ram Patil Vaccination is widely recognised as one of the greatest public health achievements, traditionally associated with protection against childhood diseases such as polio and measles. However, an often-overlooked fact is that certain vaccines also play a crucial role in preventing cancers. For Indian families, understanding this connection is essential in reducing future cancer […]Read More
Dr Taher Manaquibwala Could something as routine as brushing your teeth properly, be a key to lowering your cancer risk? In small towns, oral hygiene often focuses on looks and freshness, but the connection between oral health and overall well-being in undeniable. Studies have often shown that poor oral health may play a role in […]Read More
On World Cancer Day (February 4), doctorpreneur and founder of HealthCare Global Dr BS Ajaikumar says cancer cases will rise due to ageing, environmental factors, and the ecosystem we live in Saurabh Tankha He is an oncologist who chose entrepreneurship to make world-class cancer care accessible to all. He prefers to be called a doctorpreneur. […]Read More
Dr Rajas Patel Roughly 80 per cent of all breast cancers are described as ER-positive which means that they grow in response to the hormone called oestrogen. About 65 per cent of breast cancers are PR-positive, growing in response to another hormone named progesterone. In 2015, American actress Angelina Jolie made headlines with her […]Read More