Cancer in Young Adults: A Rising Concern in India
Cancer is often associated with older adults, but in recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cancer cases among young adults in India. This age group, typically defined as individuals between 15 and 39 years old, is experiencing a rise in incidence rates for several types of cancers, prompting the medical community and […]
International Yoga Day 2025: Benefits, Practices, and Tips
As an oncologist, I have seen the direct effects of chronic stress, poor immunity, and lifestyle diseases on cancer development and recovery. As a yoga practitioner, I have also witnessed the powerful healing and preventive role yoga can play in a person’s health journey. That’s why, each year, International Yoga Day holds a special place […]
Targeted Therapy vs. Immunotherapy
When choosing advanced cancer treatments, many patients face a key question: “Targeted therapy or immunotherapy—which is right for me?” These two cutting-edge approaches have reshaped oncology, offering more precision, fewer side effects, and sometimes even cures. This guide breaks down what each option involves, how they compare, and how to decide the best path forward […]
World Kidney Cancer Day 2025
Kidney cancer is a growing global health concern, often going undetected until it reaches advanced stages due to its silent nature in the early phases. To shed light on this critical issue, World Kidney Cancer Day is observed every year, bringing together patients, caregivers, medical professionals, and advocacy groups to increase awareness, encourage early detection, […]
Can Cancer Cause Hair Loss?
When you ask, can cancer cause hair loss, the simple answer is: cancer itself usually does not directly cause hair to fall out. Rather, hair loss is a side effect primarily linked to treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapies, and hormone treatments. Occasionally, cancer can affect hair through skin involvement or metastasis, but this is […]