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 […]
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.
This article explores how people with cancer are able to find happiness and positivity in their life.
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. […]
In this article, we discuss the available sources of information for cancer patients and families, and how to go about obtaining the best information for cancer treatment.
A diagnosis of cancer requires a positive biopsy confirmation by the pathologist. However, a negative biopsy report (where the pathologist cannot see cancer in the examined biopsy sample) must be interpreted carefully. This article explains the meaning and interpretation of a biopsy that is negative for cancer.
A biopsy is the analysis of a tissue sample. This article explains the importance of a biopsy in cancer care, and clears up some misconceptions
Choosing the right treatment for cancer is not easy. This article helps you take the first step towards informed decision making.
This article is a basic guide to help cancer patients and survivors understand the benefits and risks of COVID 19 immunization.
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 […]
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. […]
My biopsy report is negative for cancer – What does this mean?
A diagnosis of cancer requires a positive biopsy confirmation by the pathologist. However, a negative biopsy report (where the pathologist cannot see cancer in the examined biopsy sample) must be interpreted carefully. This article explains the meaning and interpretation of a biopsy that is negative for cancer.