by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
Breast cancer is referred to as malignant breast neoplasm in medical circles. It is cancer that develops in the cells of the breast tissue. It is classified into various types. The aim of classifying breast cancer is to select the most appropriate treatment option....
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
Once the diagnosis of your cancer is declared, life changes forever. Living with cancer diagnosis becomes almost unbearable, what with the possibility of death facing you in the face. Challenges arise. They are physical challenges, emotional challenges, financial...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
Years of research and tons of evidence zero down on tobacco smoking as the most significant risk factor for lung cancer. Smoking and cancer are thickly interlinked. There is no room for doubt about the cancer risk increased by cancer. The quantum of your risk...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
That exercise prevents cancer is proven. There is conclusive evidence of this fact. It has to be regular and sufficiently adequate. Exercise is any physical activity that enhances physical fitness and overall health. It involves the use of skeletal muscles and...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
The causes of cancer can be broadly classified into genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Preventing cancer primarily involves tackling all these factors religiously. Read this blog post to know more. Among the lifestyle factors, your diet should essentially...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
Preventing cancer gains considerable importance because cancer is almost always associated with death by the general population. This post explains the various ways that can help prevent cancer from childhood to adulthood. Cancer differs from other diseases because of...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
Treatment for cancer is started only after a conclusive diagnosis of cancer is arrived at and not just by the symptoms and signs that suggest cancer. There are different treatment options to cure cancer. These are standard treatments that may be used singly or in...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
Gene testing for cancer risk helps estimate how your genes can make you a potential candidate to develop cancer. It does this by looking for definite mutations in your genes and chromosomes. Your genes are present in every cell and control the functions and life of...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
Immunotherapy, also called biotherapy or biologic therapy, is a type of cancer treatment that stimulates the immune system of the body to fight cancer cells. We discuss here Types of immunotherapy How it works Who qualifies for it Types of cancers it treats How...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
What is hormone therapy for cancer? Hormone therapy (HRT) involves using hormones to treat certain cancers such as breast cancer, cancer of prostrate and uterine or endometrial cancer. This post tells you how effective this therapy is in treating cancer, how it works,...
