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Dr. Kakoli Lahkar on Tackling the late effects | The New Indian Express
According to international statistics, almost two out of every three cancers are curable with modern treatment procedures. Dr Kakoli Lahkar, Medical Oncology, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, explained cancer survivorship refers to the physical, psychological, and socioeconomic aspects of life for those diagnosed and treated for cancer. With advancements in healthcare, the number of cancer survivors has grown significantly during the last three decades. The most common cancer among male cancer survivors is prostate cancer, followed by genitourinary malignancies and colorectal cancer. Among female survivors, the most diagnosed cancers are breast, gynaecological and colorectal cancer. Cancer survivors may have chronic fatigue syndrome, pain, trouble with physical function, hormone abnormalities, infertility, and radiation-induced secondary cancers. Lifestyle changes, rehabilitation programs, support groups, consultation with the doctor, research, and regular follow-ups can help manage the late effects of cancer.
Date : March 1, 2023
Publication name : The New Indian Express
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : March 1, 2023
Publication name : The New Indian Express
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Dr. Ranjan Shetty on Mitraclip comes to rescue of 82-year-old with faulty heart valve | The Times of India
An 82-year-old man suffering from a condition called mitral valve regurgitation was successfully treated using a non-invasive procedure and a mitraclip. According to Dr Ranjan Shetty, HOD and consultant-interventional cardiology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, mitraclip was the only possible option to treat the condition in the patient as he had a decade-long history of heart complications and surgeries. Dr. Shetty also said that earlier open-heart surgery was the only treatment option for valve repair, but with advancements in interventional methods, the mitraclip procedure has emerged as a viable and less complicated option with a higher success rate. Thus, it is sure to become the norm for valve repair in future.
Date : March 1, 2023
Publication name : The Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : March 1, 2023
Publication name : The Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Dr. Ashish Dixit on Targeted therapy highly effective for chronic myeloid leukemia | News 9
Dr. Ashish Dixit, Consultant – Haematology, Haemato Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplantation, Manipal Hospital, explains Chronic myeloid leukaemia is a rare type of blood cancer that affects the bone marrow, where blood cells are made. Targeted therapy drugs, such as imatinib, dasatinib, and nilotinib, block the BCR-ABL gene and stop the abnormal myeloid cells from growing. It can bring the number of abnormal myeloid cells down to a normal level and keep the disease under control for a long time. The most commonly used targeted therapy drug for CML is imatinib, and dasatinib, nilotinib, and Bosutinib are newer-generation targeted therapy drugs. Thus, CML is no longer as scary as it seems because targeted therapy is a highly effective and relatively safe option for chronic myeloid leukaemia treatment.
Date : February 20, 2023
Publication name : News 9
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : February 20, 2023
Publication name : News 9
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Dr. Mallikarjun Kalashetty on How can one deal with acute or chronic blood diseases? Is blood cancer curable especially in cases of Leukemia? | The Times of India - Blogs.
Dr. Mallikarjun Kalashetty, Consultant - Haemato oncologist, Hematologist, and Bone Marrow Transplantation Physician at Manipal Hospital, explains blood plays an important role and is made of plasma and blood cells. Individuals may suffer from various blood disorders that can be cancerous or noncancerous and cause many symptoms. Early detection is crucial for better outcomes, so individuals should take medical advice if they experience any uncommon changes. Blood cancer diagnosis involves physical examination, blood tests and diagnostic imaging. Treatment involves chemotherapy, combined chemoimmunotherapy, immunotherapy, bone marrow transplantation and radiation. Specialised cellular therapies are available for some relapsed or refractory blood cancers. According to the doctor, blood cancer treatment has evolved and is less toxic, more targeted, highly personalised and potentially curative, which helps the patient to have a healthy life ahead.
Date : February 17, 2023
Publication name : The Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : February 17, 2023
Publication name : The Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Dr. Poonam Patil on Breast Cancer Diet: Know what food is essential for your body to cope with effects of cancer and its treatment | Asianet Newsable
The treatment period following a breast cancer diagnosis is a stressful experience for the patient and family. With that, it is a time to adopt new habits and a course of changes along the way while focusing on recovery. One significant step to reduce the risk of breast cancer is to eat healthily. Oncologists recommend a diet plan, high in fibre, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, for women suffering from breast cancer.
Nutrition plays an essential role in helping the body cope with the effects of cancer and its treatment. A balanced diet can reduce side effects (fatigue) and reduce recurrence risk by taking timely treatment. It helps maintain a healthy weight, improves the immune system, and benefits overall health.
Date : February 15, 2023
Publication name : Asianet Newsable
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : February 15, 2023
Publication name : Asianet Newsable
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Dr. Sridhara G on Coronary Artery Calcification: Its prevalence and treatment methods | Express Healthcare.
Calcification in the coronary arteries is a sine qua non of the presence of atherosclerotic blocks or cholesterol deposits in the blood supply of the heart. Calcification can occur anywhere in the vascular system of the body, including the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart and brain. The most common cause of this is the duration of the cholesterol block itself, as the chronicity of the atherosclerotic process continues to increase and the calcification of that atherosclerotic block becomes very high.
Why Coronary Artery Calcification (CAC) is common in men?
CAC is a cholesterol blockade of the artery. This condition is more prevalent in men because most have risk factors for developing atherosclerotic cholesterol deposits in the blood supply like hypertension, diabetes, smoking, etc. In addition, the likelihood of calcification or cholesterol deposits increases dramatically with age.
Date : February 10, 2023
Publication name : Express Healthcare
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : February 10, 2023
Publication name : Express Healthcare
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Dr Neha Mishra, Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji and Dr Sundar C Ingaleshwar on Spurt in cold and flu cases, symptoms lasting longer than usual, say, doctors | Hindustan Times | Daily Hunt | Today News
Dr Neha Mishra, Consultant - Infectious Diseases, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - internal medicine Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Dr Sundar C Ingaleshwar, Consultant paediatric intensivist Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur.
Date : February 9, 2023
Publication name : Daily Hunt
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : February 9, 2023
Publication name : Daily Hunt
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Chhavi Mittal on Exclusive: Actress, cancer survivor Chhavi Mittal shares inspirational story; reveals how social media helped | Asianet News | 4State News
TV actress Chhavi Mittal was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2022 and had a successful surgery. Despite defeating the disease, physicians advise survivors to continue specific health measures after surgery, such as frequent checkups, medical testing, or both, to track their successful recovery.
A few days back, she was at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, to celebrate cancer warriors on World Cancer Day. During the event, Chhavi Mittal elaborated on her journey to promote hope to people with cancer. At the event, there were two-panel discussions where the team of medical oncologists and haematologists spoke extensively on the necessity of early detection, screening, and innovative treatment approaches that can aid in rapid recovery.
At the event, the actress said, ”I would like to thank Manipal Hospitals for organizing this event where the cancer warriors can inspire people with their experience. I am also a breast cancer survivor and know that along with the medication, mental strength and courage help fight this battle. It is essential to follow the routine and medication set by your doctors for immediate recovery.”
In a candid chat, Chhavi Mittal revealed what happened when she got to know she had lumps in her breasts, "When my radiologists told me the first time “Chhavi, you have three lumps in your breasts, two of them are fine. But this one is the non-mass enhancement, please get it checked”. And of course, the reports were positive. When I got to know that I had cancer. Somehow fear is not what I felt. I just knew.
Date : February 8, 2023
Publication name : Asianet Newsable
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : February 8, 2023
Publication name : Asianet Newsable
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
I was in denial, says cancer survivor | The Times of India
"I was in denial when | first felt a lump in my left breast in February 2021 said Dr Vinutha Lakshman, 57, who told herself a thousand times the tumour could not be malignant.
Almost two years and eight chemotherapy sessions later, the physician is free of cancer. "I'm looking after my house. | sing and cook and beautify the place around me," Dr Lakshman said.
"Doctor or not, you hesitate to go to the doctor. It happened with me too. I knew as a physician that with a tumour, I had to go. But there was this wishful thinking that it couldn't be cancer. I then thought of the whole procedure before me. I had to get it tested, a biopsy, and chemo. There were two other doctors we knew who kept postponing their diagnosis and treatment too. One of my sisters cited their examples to me and they are absolutely fine now and are even practising medicine," she said.
Date : February 4, 2023
Publication name : The Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : February 4, 2023
Publication name : The Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Dr. Nitin Yashas Murthy, Dr. Mallikarjun Kalashetty, Dr. Hemanth G N, Dr. Amit Rauthan, Dr. Poonam Patil, Dr. Manish Rai and Dr. Ashish Dixit on Manipal Hospitals organized World Cancer Day and invited cancer warrior
Dr. Nitin Yashas Murthy, Consultant - Medical Oncologist & Hemato - Oncologist, Dr. Mallikarjun Kalashetty, Consultant - Haematology, Haemato Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplantation, Dr. Hemanth G N, Consultant - Surgical Oncology, Dr. Amit Rauthan, HOD & Consultant - Medical Oncology, Dr. Poonam Patil, Consultant - Medical Oncology, Dr. Ashish Dixit, Consultant - Haematology, Haemato Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplantation and Dr. Manish Rai, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road.
Date : February 4, 2023
Publication name : biovoicenews
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : February 4, 2023
Publication name : biovoicenews
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
