June is Men’s Health Month which is celebrated across the globe to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of diseases among men and boys. As a primary care physician, by appropriate preventive care, we can lessen future health decline in men. Health conditions that men should be screened […]
Cancer
Being Aware Of Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer is a growing concern amongst women. Because of its nature, however, the subject is not one that we easily discuss. What are the symptoms? A lump or thickening in the breast or under the armpit A change in the position of the nipple Changes in the shape or size of the breast or […]
All You Need To Know About Cervical Cancer
As per the World Health Organization, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women.[1] With the incidence of the disease increasing worldwide, it has become crucial to understand the various aspects of the diseases and what one can do to beat the condition. Cancer is a disease that begins when cells in any […]
Bust Breast Myths
Reports from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) shows that 1 per 1000(or 124/ 1 lakh) women develop breast cancer in a year.[1] A woman’s breasts undergo various changes during the growing years. The breasts, influenced by hormonal changes occurring during the menstrual cycle, degenerate and lead to […]
Prostate Cancer – Diagnosis & Tests
Prostate cancer is the cancer of the prostate gland, and one of the most common cancers that affects older, adult men. Although this disease has been found in adult men of various ages, the risk of getting it increases considerably once men reach the age of 50. Which is why hospitals and doctors recommend getting […]