Lung cancer is currently the leading cause of death due to cancer worldwide. Most people are aware that smoking causes lung cancer. Many are also aware that tobacco use (smoking, chewing, snuff) causes mouth and throat cancer. But did you know that smoking can cause at least 15 different types of cancer? Not smoking can … Read more
Note by Dr Suraj Manjunath: This is a guest post by Haripriya Suraj, a Reiki Practitioner with a special interest in integrating wellness therapies with modern medicine. The article explores the role of meditation as a coping strategy for cancer patients and shares a simple yet effective meditation technique that can be practiced by anyone. … Read more
For medical students like me during the early 90s, watching surgery live was an awe-inspiring experience.10 students standing several feet away from the operating table, vision blocked by the backs of the surgeons and assistants, theatre nurses watching us like hawks to make sure we did not accidentally touch anything and make it unsterile – … Read more
Note By Dr. Suraj Manjunath: This is a guest post by G. Nirmala, a retired professor, and philanthropist. In this article, she shares an inspiring account of how she battled Stage 2 breast cancer. She hopes her insights will help others who are on a similar journey. It was just another day in the shower … Read more
This post is part of a series that explores some features unique to surgery for cancer. This particular article focuses on the concept of “tumor-free margin” in the context of oncologic surgeries. A fundamental principle of curative surgery for cancer is to resect (remove) the entire tumor without leaving even the tiniest bit behind (see … Read more
Our small effort towards the bigger goal of a cancer-free world – Cancer Awareness Program at Manipal Hospital, Miller’s Road, on the occasion of World Cancer Day, February 4th. Worldwide, the theme for World Cancer Day 2022 was ”Closing The Care Gap.” Those interested can read more at: https://www.who.int/news/item/03-02-2022-world-cancer-day-closing-the-care-gap https://www.worldcancerday.org/
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have” Feb 4th is observed as World Cancer Day. Today I wish to dedicate this inspirational quote by Cayla Mills to all cancer survivors. Here’s wishing you health, strength, and unlimited happiness!