Ovarian cancer is the fifth most lethal cancer of women, in USA and UK. In India, however, it is the third most lethal cancer in women. What is most worrisome is that an increase in the incidence of ovarian cancer in India is noted in women younger than 60...
Let’s say you have Rs. 20,000 to spare, in your pocket. What would you do? Buy a new smartphone? Or some diamond jewellery- some trinket for daily use or something for your loved ones? Maybe that designer outfit that you’ve seen in the store at the mall or even...
“Retinoblastoma is the most common eye cancer in children, affecting hundreds of children in India and thousands of children worldwide each year, which can be fatal when diagnosed late. About half of the children suffering from this cancer carry a mutation in the RB1 gene that may run in their family...
“5, 6, 7, 8 …” I counted to 10 with my eyes closed. It was a Sunday afternoon and I was playing hide-and-seek with my niece. As I approached 10, my niece struggled to find a new place to hide. A brilliant idea struck her mind: She was standing...
Myth 1: All lumps in the breast are cancerous. Fact: Nothing could be farther from the truth. Lumps or knots in breast tissue can be formed due to other reasons like shrinkage of fat cells in the breast as well. Cysts and benign tumors may also be present and are...
Cancer touches our lives in many, many ways! In addition to the obvious psychological effects of a diagnosis of cancer, it also brings with it a unique lexicon. Cancer terminology is quite unique; however, it need not be complex. In light of the fact that this is breast cancer...
Last month was Breast Cancer Awareness Month and here at Strand we launched the “Spread Pink. Spread Courage.” campaign to encourage people to show their support for breast cancer warriors across India. The campaign was kick-started by a Yoga camp for cancer warriors in Delhi organized by Cheers to...
What’s in a number? The number 7 is the date you were married; it’s the exact number of teaspoons of sugar in a halwa recipe your mom sent you; it’s the age of your eldest son on his next birthday. As we get older, we become acquainted with the...
Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in most cities in India. Many personal and environmental factors like gender, age, ethnic background, previous diagnosis of breast cancer and hormonal and reproductive factors contribute to a person’s risk of developing breast cancer. In some families, clusters of individuals with breast cancers are...
Suppose you find yourself experiencing symptoms like fatigue, rapid heartbeat, especially following exercise, dizziness, pale skin, and insomnia. You go to a doctor and your doc asks you to get some tests done- most probably a blood test. You get it done and your readout says that you have...
