Tumor Or Cancer? Why You Must Know The Difference
All tumors are not cancer. Some cancers are not tumors. This article focuses on the different terminologies in oncology, and how awareness of the various terms prevents misconceptions.
Month: June 2021
Chance Of Getting Cancer – How To Estimate Your Risk
The family members of people with cancer commonly worry about the possibility of getting cancer themselves. This article discusses the concept of “relative risk”, and how most individuals with a family history of cancer actually have a lower chance than they think.
Disclosing The Diagnosis Of Cancer: Five Critical Considerations
It is challenging to break the news that someone has cancer. The three key players in this process are the patient, the doctor, and the patient’s family. This article discusses the critical aspects that the family, as well as the doctor, should consider during the process of disclosing a diagnosis of cancer.
Second Opinion In Cancer Care – Making It A Constructive Process
This article discusses how to make the best use of a second opinion in cancer care. A second opinion is defined as seeking an independent opinion on either diagnosis or treatment by an expert in the same field as the specialist who gave the initial opinion.1 While there are other sources of information for people … Read more
Breast Cancer Surgery – Making The Best Choice. The Two Key Concepts
This post discusses the surgical options for a woman with breast cancer – organ conservation vis a vis mastectomy, and how to make the choice appropriate for each woman.
Finding Happiness In Cancer: The Phenomenon Of Post-Traumatic Growth
This article explores how people with cancer are able to find happiness and positivity in their life.
Top Five Cancer Treatment Resources On The Internet
This article explains how to access internet resources for people dealing with cancer, and provides a list of useful resources. As mentioned in my previous post – https://drsurajmanjunath.com/guide-to-sourcing-best-cancer-treatment-information/ , a major source of information for cancer patients and their families is the internet. If used well, online resources can be very informative, useful, and up-to-date. … Read more