A cancer diagnosis can be disturbing, but for women who plan to start a family, the threat of infertility can feel like a double blow. But depending on the type of cancer you have, fertility preservation options may be available. We often see women who have...
India has been making great advancements in the purge of many severe diseases such as Polio & Small Pox but this is just the tip of the iceberg. Certain conditions like Anaemia do not get the attention that they deserve. Women may be totally unaware...
Cysts in or on the ovary are solid. These are generally harmless and come and go as per menstruation cycles. However, in some women, these could turn large. It is observed that ovarian cysts can cause no symptoms in women and disappear on their own. Women...
Cancer is different and more persuasive than other diseases. Cancer has its own characteristics. It may be present in the body for a long time and detected only at a later stage which makes it difficult to treat it. There are no particular causes of...
Several cancer treatments have side effects that can make it harder to have a baby, but there are options available to preserve fertility for cancer patients. But, cancer treatments such as radiation and medical therapies can affect fertility, or the ability to conceive. The risk of...
Doctors focus on keeping you healthy and treating you when you get sick. They know your history and can ensure you get the right cancer screenings at the right time. If more people required preventive care, we could reduce the occurrence of many major diseases....
While treatments for many types of cancer can affect your fertility, three gynecologic cancers can have the greatest risk: cervical, endometrial, and ovarian. But, there are treatment options for each that may save your fertility. Cervical cancer: Thanks to exceptional screening methods such as pap smears,...
Do you suffer from severe cramps, irregular bleeding or pain during and/or after sex? If so, there’s a chance you have endometriosis. One of the most common reproductive conditions affecting women. Endometriosis occurs when the endometrium, the tissue that lines the uterus, grows outside of...
The word “TUMOR” strikes fear in the hearts of all who hear it because they automatically jump to the “cancer” conclusion. However, the overwhelming majority of tumors are completely benign (not cancerous!). If you have been diagnosed with fibroid tumors, DO NOT PANIC. These tumors...
While it is commonly known that cancer is not a hereditary disease in the true sense, Dr. Usha M Kumar - Cancer doctor in Delhi and Oncologists often mention that having a parent with a history of cancer can put you at increased risks of...
