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Year 2023-24
At last Dr. Mandeep said, Radiation therapy may be used for squamous cell carcinoma when surgery is not possible. Targeted therapy and immunotherapy are particularly important for advanced melanomas that have spread. These medications can improve survival and disease control. For cases where surgery or radiation is not an option, local chemotherapy or immunotherapy may be used for palliation (symptom relief). The choice of treatment is a complex decision made by a team of specialists based on the individual patient's situation. Early detection and treatment of skin cancer significantly improve the chances of a cure.
Robotic surgery brings hope to women with breast cancer “Robot-assisted functional breast preservation surgery” not only preserves their breasts but also provides them with functional sensations and breasts similar to their original ones. “This procedure provides remarkably natural looking outcomes while preserving full breast sensation,” Dr Mandeep Singh Malhotra, director of surgical
Bringing his expertise to the same, Dr Mandeep Singh Malhotra, Director of Surgical Oncology at CK Birla Hospital (R) in Delhi, added to the list of common myths and facts that provide accurate information on cancer
डॉ. मनदीप सिंह मल्होत्रा फिट हिंदी से बात करते हुए बताते हैं कि बिना कैंसर वाले प्रोस्टेट का बढ़ना बेसिकली बिनाइन प्रोस्टेटिक हाइपरप्लासिया होता है. ये नॉन-कैंसर वाली कंडीशन होती है और ये बढ़ती उम्र से जुड़ा होता है.
Breast cancer has emerged as a significant health concern for women in India, with alarming increases in both incidence and mortality rates. Dr. Mandeep Singh Malhotra, Director of Surgical Oncology at CK Birla Hospital in Delhi, highlights that the statistics, ranging from 1.6 to 2,00,000 new cases annually, emphasize the urgent need to address this health crisis. Unfortunately, a substantial number of cases may go unregistered, further worsening the situation.
World Cancer Day हारना मना है: कैंसर के इलाज के बाद देखभाल और जीवनशैली में बदलाव
According to Dr Mandeep Singh Malhotra (Clinical Lead and Chief Mentor, Art of Healing Cancer Surgical Oncologist Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) prevalence among cervical cancer patients in India has varied from 87.8 per cent to 96.67 per cent. HPV is key element and a primary reason for the development of cervical cancer. Therefore, preventing HPV infection can prevent the majority of cervical cancers. Of more than 100 HPV types, Type 16 and 18 have been categorized as high-risk types, while the rest are low-risk types for cervical cancer. HPV also causes vulvar, vaginal, anal, penile cancers and oropharyngeal (Throat) cancers as well as precancerous lesions of vulva/vagina, genital warts, and respiratory papillomatosis. HPV infections are most of the time asymptomatic, and generally, individuals are not aware of being infected, thus facilitating the spread easily and unknowingly. Most sexually active women get infected with HPV between the ages of 15 and 25 years. HPV is transmitted via sexual contact, through the genital skin and mucosa rather than in body fluids.
Questions related to cancer that need to know!
Year 2022-23
Factors such as urbanization, lifestyles, and limited awareness contribute to rising cases. At present there is a rise in patients presenting to us at early stages and those in advanced stages are experiencing good response after being treated with systemic therapy comprising of chemotherapy, immunotherapy/targeted therapy. These patients are candidates for more precise surgery in the form of Oncoplastic Breast Preservation Procedures rather than radical mastectomies. Robotic assistance adds further precision with improvement in aesthetics as well.
प्रारंभिक पता लगाने में चिकित्सा स्पर्श परीक्षण कैसे महत्व रखता है? सीके बिड़ला अस्पताल के सर्जिकल ऑन्कोलॉजी के निदेशक डॉ . मनदीप सिंह मल्होत्रा ने कहा कि स्तन कैंसर को पकड़ने का समाधान इसका शीघ्र निदान है जिसमें दृष्टिहीन महिलाओं की स्पर्श शक्ति बहुत मददगार होती है।
The symptoms of stomach cancer are relatively consistent across different age groups. These include abdominal pain, discomfort, persistent indigestion, difficulty in swallowing, unexplained weight loss, nausea, vomiting, and, in some cases, black, tarry stools (Melena), says Dr Mandeep Singh Malhotra, Director of Surgical Oncology at CK Birla Hospital, Delhi.
डॉ. मनदीप सिंह मलहोत्रा कहते हैं, "अक्सर यह देखा गया है कि अगर कोई महिला नियमित रूप से अपने ब्रेस्ट की जांच करती रहे, तो वह करीब 2 सेमी आकार की गांठ को खुद पकड़ सकती है यानी यह स्टेज 2 कैंसर होता है. वहीं अगर रूटीन क्लीनिकल ब्रेस्ट जांच करवाती रहें तो हेल्थकेयर वर्कर द्वारा 1 सेमी के आकार की गांठ का भी पता लगाने की संभावना बढ़ जाती है".
It is a fact, and it is also important to keep in mind, that most breast cancer cases involve women who don't have a strong family history of the condition. These are random cancers and are not linked to inherited genetic mutations. Regular breast cancer screenings, like mammograms, clinical breast exams, and self-examinations, are essential for all women, regardless of family history. Her family history might influence a small percentage of a woman's risk of breast cancer, says Dr Mandeep Singh Malhotra, Director of Surgical Oncology at CK Birla Hospital, Delhi.
Year 2021-22
थायराइड से संबंधित बीमारियां आम हैं, लेकिन कभी-कभी ये कैंसर का रूप भी ले सकते हैं। पुरुषों की तुलना में महिलाओं में थायराइड कैंसर के मामले ज्यादा पाए जाते हैं। मुख्यतः थायराइड कैंसर चार प्रकार का होता है- पैपिलरी, फॉलिक्युलर, मेडुलरी और एनाप्लास्टिक। यह चार तरह के थायराइड कैंसर इस बात पर निर्भर होते हैं कि कैंसर की कोशिका किस तरह की दिखती हैं। थायराइड कैंसर, थायराइड ग्लैंड के अंदर विकसित होता है। थायराइड ग्लैंड दिखने में तितली की संरचना जैसी होती है। इस ग्लैंड से निकलने वाले हार्मोन शरीर के मेटाबॉलिज्म को कंट्रोल करते हैं।
Seeking a second opinion in cancer treatment is valuable because it allows patients to receive additional expertise and perspectives from different healthcare professionals. It can help confirm the initial diagnosis, explore alternative treatment options, ensure the appropriateness of the proposed treatment plan and additional information.
Some well known Indian female celebrities that have battled cancer and came out victorious are Manisha Koirala, Sonali Bendre, Lisa Ray, etc. The two most common cancer plaguing women in India are breast and ovarian cancer. A 2020 study in the Indian population showed that breast cancer contributed to 27.6% of all cancers while ovarian cancers contributed to 6.2% of all cancers in women.
Year 2020
A 2020 study in the Indian population showed that breast cancer contributed to 27.6% of all cancers while ovarian cancers contributed to 6.2% of all cancers in women. The study also shows that the incidents of death from breast cancer versus new cases identified has also increased to 56% which is much higher than the percentages from developed countries.
Faridabad resident Prabhjeet, an oral cancer survivor, lost the right half of his jaw bone seven years back. In all those years he lived on a liquid diet until 3D printing came to his rescue. Doctors at Fortis Hospital in the capital performed a first-of-its-kind jaw reconstruction surgery on Prabhjeet with a 3D-printed titanium jaw in January this year.
श्री प्रभात (नाम बदला हुआ), जो कि फरीदाबाद के निवासी हैं और कॉर्पोरेट एग्जीक्युटिव हैं, सात साल पहले कैंसर की वजह से अपने जबड़े की हड्डी के दायें आधे भाग को गंवा चुके थे। उन्हें कैंसर मुक्त करने के लिए डॉक्टरों को उनके टैंपोरोमैंडीब्यूलर (टीएम) ज्वाइंट के साथ ही इसे भी हटाना पड़ा था। टीएम ज्वाइंट ही जबड़े की मोबिलिटी को नियंत्रित करता है। पिछले वर्षों में, बाकी बचे रह गए मैंडिबल के सरकने की वजह से उनके जबड़े के निचले और ऊपरी भाग आपस में जुड़ नहीं पा रहे थे। इसके परिणामस्वरूप उनके जीवन की गुणवत्ता प्रभावित हो रही थी क्योंकि वे खाना चबाने में असमर्थ थे और सिर्फ दलिया या खिचड़ी जैसा पतला या नरम भोजन ही ले सकते थे। इसके अलावा, इसकी वजह से उनके गाल में बार-बार बाइट अल्सर भी रहने लगा था जो दर्द का कारण तो था ही, साथ ही कैंसर के दोबारा पनपने की आशंका भी बढ़ गई थी। मरीज़ को एसएलई (सिस्टेमेटिक ल्युपस एरिथेमेटॉसिस) के रूप में क्रोनिक रोग भी था।
