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BREAST CANCER- MYTHS AND FACTS

In these times of COVID pandemic, another dreaded ‘C’ disease is CANCER. The treatment for Cancer cannot be delayed even in pandemic. Cancer patient needs immediate investigation and staging of cancer so that appropriate treatment can be started as soon as possible. Breast cancer has become the commonest cancer in women in India, accounting for nearly 14% of cancers in women. Incidence of breast cancer is increasing in younger age group, so greater awareness is required in the general population regarding the symptoms of breast cancer. As with all diseases, certain myths have become associated with breast cancer in the general population. These myths are further strengthened by lot of misinformation being shared on various social media platforms. We would like to burst certain widely prevalent myths associated with breast cancer through this article, so that people can take timely advice and treatment. Most common myth is that all lumps in breast are cancer. Scientific evidence has...

BREAST CANCER- MYTHS AND FACTS

In these times of COVID pandemic, another dreaded ‘C’ disease is CANCER. The treatment for Cancer cannot be delayed even in pandemic. Cancer patient needs immediate investigation and staging of cancer so that appropriate treatment can be started as soon as possible. Breast cancer has become the commonest cancer in women in India, accounting for nearly 14% of cancers in women. Incidence of breast cancer is increasing in younger age group, so greater awareness is required in the general population regarding the symptoms of breast cancer. As with all diseases, certain myths have become associated with breast cancer in the general population. These myths are further strengthened by lot of misinformation being shared on various social media platforms. We would like to burst certain widely prevalent myths associated with breast cancer through this article, so that people can take timely advice and treatment. Most common myth is that all lumps in breast are cancer. Scientific evidence has...

Myths about Spine Surgery by Dr Niraj Vasavada

I have been in the profession of treating “ Back Related Problems ” for about 11 years now. During this time span, I had been to various countries and the experiences I gathered are totally different. My journeys so far provided me with opportunities to know and learn from patient’s psychology and perspective about spine surgery. One common thing that I find across the patient population suffering from back-related problems is that most of them do not know much about back problems” except a few words like “Sciatica, Slip Disc” etc. And the biggest myth prevailing about the spine is that “spine surgery cannot be done”. A patient who cannot walk or stand or even sit easily without pain does not want to accept the option of spine surgery thinking that the only outcome of spine surgery is paralysis because spine surgery is never successful! Let me try to give a surgeon’s scientific views on this: Q:1. Is spine surgery never successful? It is a known fact that no surgery in this world ...

Myths about Spine Surgery by Dr Niraj Vasavada

I have been in the profession of treating “ Back Related Problems ” for about 11 years now. During this time span, I had been to various countries and the experiences I gathered are totally different. My journeys so far provided me with opportunities to know and learn from patient’s psychology and perspective about spine surgery. One common thing that I find across the patient population suffering from back-related problems is that most of them do not know much about back problems” except a few words like “Sciatica, Slip Disc” etc. And the biggest myth prevailing about the spine is that “spine surgery cannot be done”. A patient who cannot walk or stand or even sit easily without pain does not want to accept the option of spine surgery thinking that the only outcome of spine surgery is paralysis because spine surgery is never successful! Let me try to give a surgeon’s scientific views on this: Q:1. Is spine surgery never successful? It is a known fact that no surgery in this world ...

What is Dialysis?

Dialysis is a process of helping patients to eliminate waste and excess fluids by filtering their blood. When kidneys fail or stop working properly, dialysis is used for diverting blood into a machine for cleaning and keeping the body system chemically well-balanced. Usually, the kidneys help in filtering the blood while removing unwanted products and excess fluids by turning them into urine form to be passed out of the human body. Dialysis procedure can take care of regular kidney function( artificially) and, along with medication and regular care, it enable patients to live a longer and healthier life. Therefore, this medical procedure is used for treating several people with severe kidney issues. Why is dialysis used? Kidneys prevent excessive water, waste and impurities from getting accumulated within the body. It also helps controlling blood pressure and regulating the level of some chemical substances found in the blood. Some of these elements are potassium and sodium. Human ...

What is Dialysis?

Dialysis is a process of helping patients to eliminate waste and excess fluids by filtering their blood. When kidneys fail or stop working properly, dialysis is used for diverting blood into a machine for cleaning and keeping the body system chemically well-balanced. Usually, the kidneys help in filtering the blood while removing unwanted products and excess fluids by turning them into urine form to be passed out of the human body. Dialysis procedure can take care of regular kidney function( artificially) and, along with medication and regular care, it enable patients to live a longer and healthier life. Therefore, this medical procedure is used for treating several people with severe kidney issues. Why is dialysis used? Kidneys prevent excessive water, waste and impurities from getting accumulated within the body. It also helps controlling blood pressure and regulating the level of some chemical substances found in the blood. Some of these elements are potassium and sodium. Human ...

Together let’s Fight Corona at Vijay Shalby

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COVID patients successfully discharged from Vijay Shalby Hospitals . We are thankful to all Corona warriors such as Doctors, Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, Attendants, and all. Constant follow up by specialist doctors, skilled staff, prompt diagnosis, early intervention, hassle-free management, and Will to Fight for the patient helped us in this life-sustaining battle. The post Together let’s Fight Corona at Vijay Shalby appeared first on .