HCG Podcast - Know It To Beat It: Recent Episodes
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"“Know It to Beat It”. Yes. The best strategy to beat your opponents is to know them well. The opponent we are talking about is cancer. Cancer can happen to anyone. However, with awareness and right measures, its risk can be reduced. In this launching episode of “Know It to Beat It”, Dr US Vishal Rao from HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore talks about the importance of cancer awareness.
Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each cancer case is diligently looked at, to ensure that the patient receives the right treat
Hormonal therapy is a unique and extremely effective way of targeting breast cancers. While this therapy has been around for a while now, many are not aware of how this treatment works and how it helps in managing breast cancers.
In this episode of ‘Know It to Beat It’, Dr Krithika Murugan, Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, answers some of the burning questions that surround this effective approach to treatment.
For more information on cancer treatment and management, please visit www.hcgoncology.com.
You must already be aware that women who inherit a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene have an increased risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers.
How else are breast cancers and ovarian cancers connected? To know more, listen to this episode of 'Know It to Beat It' where Dr Krithika Murugan, Senior Consultant - Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, sheds more light on the connection between breast and ovarian cancers.
For more information on cancer treatment and management, please visit www.hcgoncology.com.
Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy can cause various problems related to eating. However, patients must eat adequately in order to stay strong and complete the treatment successfully.
In this latest episode of 'Know It to Beat It', Dr Esther Sathiaraj, Head - Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, talks about the 10 foods that cancer patients can consume during their cancer treatment.
For more information on cancer treatment and management, please visit www.hcgoncology.com.
Here is a shocking fact: Colorectal cancer cases are gradually increasing among young adults in recent years.
In this latest episode of 'Know It to Beat It', Dr Prabhu Nesargikar, Consultant - GI and Peritoneal Oncosurgery, Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Gastroenterology, HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, sheds light on the possible reasons for the gradual rise in the colorectal cancer incidence and the steps that can help one evade the risk of colorectal cancers.
For any enquiries on cancer treatment at HCG, please visit www.hcgoncology.com.
This World Cancer Day, the UICC has given a call to close the care gaps. Care gaps are the inadequacies that stop patients from receiving necessary treatment and achieving better treatment results.
Care gaps exist in all major specialities of healthcare, including oncology, and it is important to address them effectively. In this episode, we have Dr. Shyam Shrivastava, the head of radiation oncology department at HCG Cancer Centre, Mumbai, talking about the key aspects of care gaps, how they are formed and how patients can play a role in closing them.
For any enquiries on cancer treatment at HCG, please visit www.hcgoncology.com.
There are numerous care gaps in cancer care. Not addressing them can lead to serious consequences, which could be poor treatment results, reduced quality of life or even increased treatment costs.
In this episode, we have Dr Chandrani Mallik, who is a medical oncologist at HCG EKO Cancer Centre, Kolkata, talking about the role that society can play in closing the care gaps.
For any enquiries on cancer treatment at HCG, please visit www.hcgoncology.com.
Since its inception, HCG has left no stone unturned in understanding the factors or care gaps that stop cancer patients from receiving the care that they need and achieving the treatment results that they desire. Over years, we have come up with numerous strategies to bridge those care gaps.
In this latest World Cancer Day special episode of ‘Know It to Beat It’, Dr Prabhu Nesargikar, an onco-bariatric surgeon from HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, sheds more light on different approaches that HCG uses to close the care gaps effectively and ensure that the patients receive the best care.
For any enquiries on cancer treatment at HCG, please visit www.hcgoncology.com.
Being diagnosed with cancer is overwhelming; however, what's more overwhelming is the task of finding the right doctor who can treat it properly.
Now, who is the right doctor? The one with the education from top-class institutes or the one who uses advanced technology? Or, is it the one with plenty of years of experience?
According to the doctorpreneur, Dr BS Ajaikumar, the right doctor is the one who gives the right treatment, the first time.
Listen to the latest episode of 'Know It To Beat It' by HCG - the Specialist in Cancer Care, where the executive chairman and one of the most senior oncologists, Dr BS Ajaikumar talks about the key aspects of cancer and its management in the current scenario.
Cancer is one subject that is surrounded by more myths than facts. Having cancer or not, it is essential for each one of us to stay away from these myths.
This is one of our many myth-buster episodes where we will be debunking various myths that are associated with cancers.
In our latest episode of 'Know It To Beat It' by HCG - the Specialist in Cancer Care, you can listen to Dr Sateesh CT, who is a medical oncologist practising at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, talking about multiple myths related to cancer that you should stop believing right away.
The latest episode of Know It to Beat It by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care is lives. In this episode, Dr Smitha Saldanha, consultant – Medical Oncology at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, talks about the important aspects associated with receiving chemotherapy at day care centres. She talks about the advantages that patients can have when they opt for day care centres.
She also stresses on day care centres being an excellent alternate option for those who are concerned about catching infections due to frequent hospital visits.
For any cancer care-related enquiries at HCG Day Care Centres, please call on:
Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore: 080 2545 4444
Malleswaram, Bangalore: 080 2336 9555
Banashankari, Bangalore: 080 2671 9762
- I am healthy; should I worry about breast lumps?
- Whom should I go to if I find lumps in my breast?
- I have a lump in my breast; does that mean I have cancer?
Many women have a lot of questions about breast lumps - unfortunately, not many know whom to ask or where to go. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have recorded a special episode of 'Know It To Beat It' where all your questions related to breast lumps will be answered.
In this episode, we are bringing Dr Krithika Murugan, a renowned breast cancer surgeon from HCG Cancer Centre, Dr Devi, a gynaecologist from Milann Fertility and Birthing Centre and Dr Mithua Ghosh an experienced genomics specialist from Triesta Sciences, together, who will be discussing breast lumps in and out.
To schedule your mammogram screening at HCG or for any other breast cancer-related enquiries, please give us a call on +91-74064 99999.
"Of all, why me? Why did 'it' pick me? Is it possible that I should have been more cautious? Did I have a chance to prevent 'it'?" - she thinks...
Maybe, yes.
'It' is something that you can avoid. However, unfortunately, that is not always the case - it was too late for her. Were there any options for her to prevent 'it'?
This episode is all about something important that you should know this October. Learn everything you need to know about 'it' from Dr Smitha Saldanha of HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore.
"Why me? Of all, why did 'it' choose me? Should I have been a little more careful? Maybe... Yes, I should've been careful." - she thinks...
'It' is something you can avoid. More often than not, 'it' gives you many chances to rethink your choices, and do what is right. But how many take these chances seriously and mend things for the good?
This episode is all about something important that you should know this October. Learn everything you need to know about 'it' from Dr Krithika Murugan from HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore.
- Can I eat sugar if I have cancer?
- Is cancer contagious?
- Does stress worsen my cancer?
- Will treatment worsen my cancer?
Questions around cancers are many, and so are the myths. Therefore, decoding cancer is something that we should seriously consider.
In this latest episode of 'Know It To Beat It' with Dr Deepanjali Adulkar of HCG Cancer Centre, Mumbai, we dive into the many myths and misconceptions in the world of cancer and debunk them and help listeners understand cancers. Because when we know cancers, we can beat cancers.
For any enquiries related to cancer treatment, please log on to www.hcgoncology.com or call on 074064 99999.
In this episode of ‘Gynecologic Oncology Out Loud’ by HCG The Specialist In Cancer Care, we are taking a detailed look at cervical cancer. Listen to Dr. Chandrani Mallik from HCG EKO Cancer Centre to understand the signs, symptoms and risk factors involved with cervical cancer.
In this episode of ‘Gynecologic Oncology Out Loud’ by HCG The Specialist In Cancer Care, we are taking a detailed look at vaginal cancer. Listen to Dr Shyam Shrivastava from HCG cancer center , Mumbai to understand the signs, symptoms and risk factors involved with vaginal cancer.
In this episode of ‘Gynecologic Oncology Out Loud’ by HCG The Specialist In Cancer Care, we will take you through the major treatment options for gynecologic cancers. This will give you a comprehensive idea of what treatment options are out there.
Listen to Dr Ajay Mehta from HCG NCHRI Cancer Centre, Nagpur, explain the importance of the right treatment regimen.
In this episode of ‘Gynecologic Oncology Out Loud’ by HCG The Specialist In Cancer Care, we are taking a detailed look at vulvar cancer. Listen to Dr Upasna Saxena from HCG center, mumbai to understand the signs, symptoms and risk factors involved with vulvar cancer.
In this episode of ‘Gynecologic Oncology Out Loud’ by HCG The Specialist In Cancer Care, we are understanding the difference between a gynecologist, an obstetrician and a Gynecologic Oncologist so you know who to consult when.
Listen to Dr Abhilasha Narayan from HCG Cancer center , Bangalore to give you more information.
In the first episode of ‘Gynecologic Oncology Out Loud’ by HCG The Specialist In Cancer Care, we are raising awareness about gynecologic cancers to promote early detections and outcomes. Listen to Dr Nisha Buchade from HCG cancer center, Bangalore talk about gynecologic cancer and its various types during Gynecologic Cancer awareness month.
In this latest episode of 'Cancer Mythbusters in Bengali' series by ‘HCG - Know It To Beat It’, learn about the common myths associated with prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that forms in the prostate. The prostate is a gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum in males. Listen to Dr Chandrani Mallik from HCG EKO Cancer Centre, Kolkata, talk about the common myths associated with prostate cancer and why it is important to consult a specialist on time.
In this latest episode of 'Cancer Mythbusters in Bengali' series of ‘HCG - Know It To Beat It’, learn about the common myths associated with chemotherapy. Chemotherapy has been the pillar of cancer treatment. Over time, newer treatments have emerged and a few new-age approaches have made chemotherapy more targeted and tolerable. Despite this, there are many myths associated with it that could scare patients.
Listen to Dr.Chandrani Mallik from HCG EKO Cancer Centre, Kolkata, talk about the common myths associated with chemotherapy and how talking to a specialist may help in cases like these.
In the latest 'Cancer Mythbusters in Bengali' series of “HCG - Know it to Beat It”, we are talking about myths associated with cancer and bust them so you are aware of the signs that you need to be worried about and the signs you may not have to worry about. In this new episode, Dr Chandrani Mallik, medical oncologist from HCG EKO Centre, Kolkata, will take you through the relationship between lumps and breast cancer.
Listen to this interesting episode and stay tuned to our channel for more such myths and facts associated with cancer.
Cancer is complicated and it gets more complicated in the modern world that we live in where facts and myths can be easily confused.
Here's our new series ‘Cancer Mythbusters in Bengali’ to help you separate facts from myths with ease.
In this latest episode of ‘Know It To Beat It’ by HCG The Specialist In Cancer Care, learn about the common myths associated with prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that arises in the prostate. The prostate is a gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum in males. Listen to Dr.Mohammed Naseer R from HCG Cancer Centre talk about the major myths regarding prostate cancer and why it is important to seek out specialists.
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The limited ability of a few chemo drugs to enter the cancer cells and attack them is one of the reasons why chemotherapy doesn’t work in a few cases.
Electrochemotherapy could be the answer to this stumbling block.
Listen to this latest episode of Know It to Beat It by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care where Dr Radheshyam Naik, Consultant – Medical Oncology at HCG Cancer Centre, talks about electrochemotherapy and its unique ability to deliver chemo drugs or anticancer drugs precisely to the target area.
For any enquiries related to electrochemotherapy, please log on to www.hcgoncology.com or call on 074064 99999.
Studies show that approximately 85 percent of head and neck cancers are caused due to tobacco use, and 75 percent of head and neck cancers are associated with a combination of tobacco and alcohol use.
These numbers imply that head and neck cancers are lifestyle-based and are easily preventable.
In the latest episode of Know It To Beat It, Dr Prashant Pawar from HCG ICS Khubchandani Cancer Centre talks about the current scenario of head and neck cancers in India, the key risk factors and the treatment options available, along with some helpful preventive measures.
For any enquiries related to head and neck cancers, please log on to www.hcgoncology.com or call on 074064 99999.
60% of the World’s Head and Neck Cancer cases are in India. These cancers are common among both men and women.
Although the numbers are high, there are a few preventive measures that can help you reduce the risk of developing these cancers.
Listen to this latest episode of “Know It To Beat It” by Dr. Yash Mathur , where you can learn the best ways to bring down your head and neck cancer risks.
For any enquiries related to head and neck cancers, please log on to www.hcgoncology.com
It was because of his mother that Dr Shyam Kishore Shrivastava decided to enter the medical field.
During this light interview session, Dr Shrivastava spilled the beans on the career that he had planned for himself, his college days, his love for music, etc.
A firm believer of Almighty and one of the senior oncologists in the country, Dr Shrivastava says that hard work plays a critical role in an individual's success.
We all know that an apple a day keeps a doctor away. But here is an interesting story of how pomegranates and oranges gave us one of the finest oncologists.
During a quick chat with Ranchi's famous radiation oncologist, Dr Aftab Alam Ansari, we got a glimpse of how his childhood was, his passion for photography, his take on the impact that his profession has had on him, etc. Hit the play button now to know more.
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Dr Amitesh Anand is known for a lot of things, and his compassion is one of them.
During a fun conversation with Dr Amitesh Anand, we got to know some interesting things about his childhood, college days and his life as an oncologist.
Click on the play button to listen to Dr Amitesh's experiences as an oncologist and also, subscribe to our channel, Know It To Beat It.
"Nothing makes me happier than listening to my patients say that they are getting better," says Dr Chandrani Mallik of HCG EKO Cancer Centre, Kolkata. She also spoke about the violence against doctors in recent times and how it should not demotivate the budding doctors.
During this quick interaction, we also got to know about Dr Chandrani's passion for music, her pre-medicine days, her role model, etc. Click on the play button now to listen to Dr Chandrani Mallik.
For the Doctors' Day Special Episode, Dr S K Bala, a surgical oncologist from HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata, joined us for the special interview "The Lighter Side of Being an Oncologist"
Throughout the episode, Dr Bala talks about his college memories, his experiences with patients, his methods to deal with work-related stress, etc.
Not many know that Dr S k Bala, apart from being a skilled oncologist, has nurtured a whole other hobby that helps him unwind and rejuvenate during his breaks. If you are curious to know what that hobby is, tap the play button and listen to Dr Bala now.
Dr Imran from Ranchi's HCG Abdur Razzaque Ansari Cancer Hospital says that he would have become a cricketer, if not an anesthesiologist! And it does not end here.
He spilled the beans on his pre-medicine days, hostel experience, his love for sports, and that one song from many years ago, which is still his favourite. To know which song that is, tap on the play button now.
Here is something that not many know: Dr Mahesh Bandemegal is an ardent Sridevi fan.
It is not just this.
In a quick fun interaction with Dr Prabhu, Dr Mahesh shared quite a few things from his pre-medicine days starting from his studies to his participation in various cultural activities.
He also spoke about his family's role in making him the best at what he does.
Quickly hit the play button to listen to Dr Mahesh's sutras to strike a perfect balance between work and life.
Dr Belliappa created a state record, which was broken by none other than his son - that too after 32 years.
During the light-hearted interaction that we had with Dr Belliappa, one of our senior radiation oncologists, we got to learn some interesting things about his life.
Still wondering what that record was for? Wait no more; tap on the play button now.
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Dr Shekar Patil is one of the busiest and experienced oncologists in the city. During the little interaction that we had with him, he shared about his childhood, the importance of having a stable work-life balance, his favourite actors, cultural differences seen in North Karnataka and Bengaluru, etc.
And, what would have Dr Shekar Patil become if not an oncologist?
He gave us a very interesting answer. Tap on the play button now to know what it is.
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Did you know that Ranchi's senior radiation oncologist Dr T M Singh was once a 'Mukna Kangjei' winner?
Dr T M Singh talks about his brief stint in sports from his MBBS days and how it improved his teamwork skills. You can also listen to him talking about how his profession as an oncologist has influenced his personal life.
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"I am an accidental oncologist", says Dr Rasmi from HCG Ramaiah Cancer Centre. A trained dancer and paediatric oncologist, Dr Rasmi talks about how she initially wanted to be a surgeon, and what made her become a paediatric oncologist eventually.
She also recounts a few experiences as an oncologist throughout the episode and shares a valuable message for budding oncologists.
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Dr Indoo Ammbulkar wanted to be a Cardiologist during her MD days. So, what made her choose oncology instead? Tap on the play button now, to know why.
Throughout the episode, she recounts a few funny, heart-warming experiences that she has had as an oncologist along with a valuable message for budding doctors.
The latest episode of Know It To Beat It by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care is live.
Listen to this Men’s Health Week Special episode to learn about 6 cancer types that are more common among men, the risk factors and the screening tests that helps in their early detection.
This episode also sheds light on how most cancers are lifestyle-based and are preventable.
Do listen to this episode and subscribe to our channel Know It To Beat It for more such interesting episodes.
For screening-related enquirers log on to www.hcgoncology.com.
Hope diaries: episode 2 is all about Ms Gouri Sinha's breast cancer treatment journey.
She talks about how during times like these, people around you play a pivotal role in your life and stresses on the importance of having a strong support system while battling cancer.
"In my case, there were many among our family and friends who did everything they could to help me overcome the fear of treatment and my life after cancer", she says.
When you are diagnosed with cancer, you have two choices – to be a worrier or to be a warrior.
Know It To Beat It by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care is bringing a new series “Hope Diaries”. Through hope diaries, we will be telling you the stories of those brave fighters who chose not to give up against cancer. In our first episode, we will be in talks with Mr Amar Bhaskar – a tech professional turned management consultant, who fought cancer not once but twice. Do not miss listening to this interesting episode and do subscribe to Know It To Beat It.t.
The latest episode of Know It To Beat It by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care is live. The dangers of tobacco consumption are known to all – yet we see the numbers of tobacco users skyrocketing every year.
We, at HCG, believe that awareness plays a critical role in preventing one’s cancer risk. Rather than simply asking people to not smoke, we try to explain the reasons why they should avoid or quit smoking. In this episode, we have taken three scenarios to help people understand the dangers of tobacco consumption, create awareness and help them make the right call.
For smoking cessation related enquiries, please log on to www.hcgoncology.com.
Dr Esther Sathiaraj, head – clinical nutrition and dietetics from HCG Cancer Centre is back with another interesting episode of “Know It To Beat It” on the importance of preparing cancer patients for their treatment through diet. She talks about the importance of receiving diet counselling at various stages of the cancer journey
To meet HCG’s expert onco-dieticians or for any other cancer-related enquiries, please log on to www.hcgoncology.com.
Myths, myths and myths. That’s what rules in the cancer world. It sometimes can be as deadly as the condition itself. In this latest episode of ‘Know It To Beat It’ by HCG - The Specialist in Cancer Care, Dr Mithua Ghosh, Director and Head - Clinical Diagnostics, Strand Life Sciences will debunk a few myths surrounding Genetics, Cancer and Cancer Risks. Let’s learn and understand who needs to worry about inheriting cancer risks and also understand how maintaining a healthy lifestyle does not always keep one clear of cancer.
In the latest episode of “Know It To Beat It” by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care, Dr. Chandrani Mallik from HCG EKO Cancer Centre, Kolkata, will be talking about treating cancers with hormone therapy. She stresses on the importance of personalised treatments for cancers. Dr. Chandrani Mallik will also be talking about the special type of cancers known as the “hormone-sensitive” cancers, which can be treated through hormone therapy. She will also be elaborating on how hormone therapy works, its key benefits and the after-effects associated with it. Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer.
In the latest episode of “Know It To Beat It” by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care, Dr. Chandrani Mallik, medical oncologist at HCG EKO Cancer Centre Kolkata extensively talks about treating cancers with immunotherapy. She covers everything from the meaning of immunotherapy to the types to the main advantages that the cancer patients would be getting through this treatment method.
Cancer is complicated and it gets more complicated in the modern world that we live in where facts and myths can be easily confused. Our new series ‘Cancer Myth Busters’ is going to help you separate fact from myth with ease.
In our first episode, we’re going to discuss the major myths surrounding Lumps and Breast Cancer and tell you how you can stay informed with facts and not buy into the noise on the internet.
The latest episode of "Know It To Beat It" by HCG - the Specialist in Cancer Care is out. On account of World Ovarian Cancer Day, our specialists, Dr. S. K. Bala, surgical oncologist, Kolkata, Dr Amitesh, Surgical oncologist, Ranchi and Dr. Maj. Shailesh Kumar P ,Ranchi, are coming together for a panel discussion on ovarian cancers: family history as a risk factor
The latest episode of "Know It To Beat It" by HCG - the Specialist in Cancer Care is out. On account of World Ovarian Cancer Day, our specialists, Dr Arvind, Surgical Oncologist, HCG Ramaiah Cancer Centre , Dr Mithua Ghosh, Director and Head - Clinical Diagnostics, Strand Life Sciences and Dr Nisha Buchade, Consultant gynac oncologist and robotic surgeon,HCG are coming together for a panel discussion on how oncologists are shaping the future of personalised therapy for ovarian cancer in recent times.
Personalised therapy helps cancer patients in numerous ways. It increases the chances of survival, supports faster recovery and lastly, will have a positive impact on the quality of life.
This special panel discussion episode will be providing the audience with a better understanding of ovarian cancer as a disease, the advancements in the treatment approach, the life after ovarian cancer, etc.
Is radiation therapy safe?
When is radiation therapy given for cancer patients?
How does radiation therapy work?
Get all these crucial questions related to radiation therapy answered by our expert radiation oncologist, Dr Lohith Reddy. In this latest episode of “Know It To Beat It” by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care, Dr Lohith talks about the key aspects of radiation therapy such as what it radiation therapy, how it works, the different types and the advantages of this procedure.
Do listen to this episode till the end, and subscribe to our channel for more such interesting episodes.
Is radiation therapy safe?
When is radiation therapy given for cancer patients?
How does radiation therapy work?
Get all these crucial questions related to radiation therapy answered by our expert radiation oncologist, Dr Lohith Reddy. In this latest episode of “Know It To Beat It” by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care, Dr Lohith talks about the key aspects of radiation therapy such as what it radiation therapy, how it works, the different types and the advantages of this procedure.
Do listen to this episode till the end, and subscribe to our channel for more such interesting episodes.
The latest episode of “Know It To Beat It” by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care is live. In this episode, Dr Shalini talks about the key aspects of multidisciplinary rehabilitation for cancer patients. She stresses on the importance of cancer patients opting for rehabilitation after the treatment and its role in improving the treatment response and recovery rate. Dr Shalini also discusses the key components of multidisciplinary rehabilitation and how they collectively work towards helping cancer patients win over cancer.
Listen to this episode entirely in order to understand the importance of recovering the right way after cancer. Also, do subscribe to our channel “Know It To Beat It” to listen to our other episodes and instantly get notified with our latest updates.
Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each case is diligently looked at to ensure that each patient receives the right treatment, the first time. For any cancer-related enquiries, feel free to visit www.hcgoncology.com.
Is radiation therapy safe?
When is radiation therapy given for cancer patients?
How does radiation therapy work?
Get all these crucial questions related to radiation therapy answered by our expert radiation oncologist, Dr Lohith Reddy. In this latest episode of “Know It To Beat It” by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care, Dr Lohith talks about the key aspects of radiation therapy such as what it radiation therapy, how it works, the different types and the advantages of this procedure.
Do listen to this episode till the end, and subscribe to our channel for more such interesting episodes.
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Cancers are best treated when they are detected in the early stages. This is not any different in the case of blood cancers.
Chemotherapy is one of the most reliable methods of treatment for blood cancer as the chemo drugs that are administered intravenously, intramuscular or orally reach every nook and corner of the body to find the rapidly multiplying cancer cells and destroy them. This podcast by Dr Sachin Suresh Jadhav, Group Head – Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant. is all about Chemotherapy: Treating Blood Cancer Systemically
We all know diagnosis and treatment of cancer poses severe psychological distress that impacts functional quality of life for the patients.
Interventions that reduce treatment related distress and improve quality of life are the need of the hour and that is where Yoga plays an important role in improving the quality of life of a Cancer patient.
Cancers are best treated when they are detected in the early stages. This is not any different in the case of blood cancers.
Chemotherapy is one of the most reliable methods of treatment for blood cancer as the chemo drugs that are administered intravenously, intramuscular or orally reach every nook and corner of the body to find the rapidly multiplying cancer cells and destroy them. This podcast by Dr Sachin Suresh Jadhav, Group Head – Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant. is all about Chemotherapy: Treating Blood Cancer Systemically
Cancers are best treated when they are detected in the early stages. This is not any different in the case of blood cancers.
Chemotherapy is one of the most reliable methods of treatment for blood cancer as the chemo drugs that are administered intravenously, intramuscular or orally reach every nook and corner of the body to find the rapidly multiplying cancer cells and destroy them. This podcast by Dr Sachin Suresh Jadhav, Group Head – Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant. is all about Chemotherapy: Treating Blood Cancer Systemically
Listen to the latest episode of “Know It to Beat It” by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care where Dr Murali Subramanian – an expert medical oncologist at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore discusses one of the most common problems among the cancer patients - malnutrition. Studies show that up to 80% of the cancer patients experience malnutrition during chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Dr Murali also stresses on the importance of nutritional intervention by the certified dieticians. With approaches, such as intensive dietary counselling, recipe modifications, oral supplementation, etc., malnutrition can be successfully addressed, and the quality of life can be restored among cancer patients. Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each cancer case is diligently looked at, to ensure that the patient receives the right treatment, the first time. For any cancer-related enquiries, feel free to log on to www.hcgoncology.com.
Dr Murali Subramanian, Consultant - Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore.
Coming soon, an interesting and informative podcast -Malnutrition Among Cancer Patients - Causes and Remedies. Meet Dr.Murali Subramanian, Medical oncologist in HCG on 25th March to know more in details
In the latest episode of “Know It To Beat It” by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care, Dr Smitha Saldanha from HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, will be talking about treating cancers with hormone therapy. She stresses on the importance of personalised treatments for cancers. Dr Smitha will also be talking about the special type of cancers known as the “hormone-sensitive” cancers, which can be treated through hormone therapy. She will also be elaborating on how hormone therapy works, its key benefits and the after-effects associated with it. Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each case is diligently looked at to ensure that each patient receives the right treatment, the first time. For any cancer-related enquiries, feel free to visit www.hcgoncology.com.
Dr Smitha Saldanha, consultant – Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre at Bangalore
Coming soon on 20th March on Spotify - Hormone Therapy for Cancer – Moving Away from One-Size-Fits-All Approach
India is called “the thalassaemia capital of the world”. Yet, not many are aware of this disease. There are over 40 million carriers in our country. The chances of these carriers passing on their defective genes to their children and eventually increasing their thalassaemia risk are high.
In this episode of “Know It to Beat It” by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care, Dr Sachin Suresh Jadhav, one of the skilled haematologist and stem cell transplant specialists at HCG Cancer Centre, will be talking about the best treatment approach for thalassaemia patients.
He will be talking about the two treatment approaches that are being used currently and stresses on the curative potential of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) along with its advantages.
Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancers and haematological disorders. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each case is diligently looked at, to ensure that the patient receives the right treatment, the first time. For any cancer-related or blood disorder-related enquiries, feel free to log on to www.hcgoncology.com.
India is called “the thalassaemia capital of the world”. Yet, not many are aware of this disease. Meet Dr Sachin Suresh Jadhav, Group Head – Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant on 15th March to know more about Thalassaemia
The latest episode of “Know It to Beat It” from HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care is live. Dr Smitha Saldanha of HCG Cancer Centre will be talking about how chemotherapy is made more tolerable and safer for patients now. Starting from the basics of chemotherapy to the recent advancements in the field of chemotherapy administration among cancer patients, Dr Smitha extensively talks about the key aspects of one of the key pillars of cancer treatment. Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each case is diligently looked at to ensure that each patient receives the right treatment, the first time. For any cancer-related enquiries, feel free to visit www.hcgoncology.com.
Dr Smitha Saldanha, consultant – Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre at Bangalore
Here is the latest episode of “Know It To Beat It” by HCG- the Specialist in Cancer Care, where Dr Prabhu Nesargikar, consultant – upper GI cancer and bariatric and endoscopic surgeon, HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, talks about multiple aspects of esophageal and stomach cancer
Throughout the episode, he discusses how these cancers spread, the symptoms associated with these cancers and methods that can be used to test and confirm them. He also talks about the different treatment methods available for the successful management of the esophageal and stomach cancer.
Dr Prabhu also shares an interesting aspect of these cancers as to how it is more common in South India due increased intake of salt by population in this region. Lastly, he discusses the risk factors for these cancers and measures that can reduce their overall risk.
Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each case is diligently looked at to ensure that each patient receives the right treatment, the first time. For any cancer-related enquiries, feel free to visit www.hcgoncology.com.
As we are observing the World Obesity Day on 4th March 2021, here is the special episode of "Know It To Beat It" by Dr Prabhu Nesargikar, consultant – upper GI cancer and bariatric and endoscopic surgeon at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore. Dr Prabhu discusses the negative impact of obesity on overall health and its role in leading to 7 types of cancer, which predominantly include the cancers of the breast and womb.
As he discusses the importance of healthy weight management, he also stresses on the significance of multimodal therapy, which helps in treating overweight conditions and obesity holistically through diet, exercises and counselling.
As he concludes the episode, he urges everyone to cultivate healthy lifestyle practices that contribute to a happy and salubrious living.
Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each case is diligently looked at to ensure that each patient receives the right treatment, the first time. For any cancer-related enquiries, feel free to visit www.hcgoncology.com.
Good nutrition for cancer patients is as important as the treatment itself. However, in a few cases, we see patients facing nutrition-related problems during and for a short period after the treatment. How are these problems addressed? In the latest episode of “Know It To Beat It” by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care, Dr Esther Sathiaraj, the Head of Nutrition at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, talks about the nutritional aspects that are associated with chemotherapy. She stresses how important it is for the patients to go for individualised diet plans, as each patient’s needs are different. She also shares important tips on how to address appetite loss and nausea, which are commonly seen among cancer patients. Dr Esther discusses how nutritional interventions from dieticians can help patients cope with these side effects effectively. Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each case is diligently looked at to ensure that each patient receives the right treatment, the first time. For any cancer-related enquiries, feel free to visit www.hcgoncology.com.
In this new episode of “Know It To Beat It” by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care, Dr Vishal Rao talks about those statistical outliers, who despite being diagnosed with advanced-stage cancers manage to win over the disease and lead a normal life. In this episode, he opens his diary of untold inspiring stories to share that one particular story of a patient, who not only overcame a very aggressive stage 4 mouth cancer but also showed him the new way to look at tumours. Dr Vishal mentions how cancer care is slowly moving towards precision medicine. He also emphasizes the importance of approaches such as metronomic chemotherapy and immunotherapy, which work by weakening cancer and strengthening the immune system. He signs off with a beautiful, yet powerful take-home message – Cancers, even in their advanced stages, are conquerable, provided the approach is right. Please subscribe to our channel “Know It to Beat It” to know various interesting aspects of cancer. Because when you know cancer, you can beat cancer. Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each cancer case is diligently looked at, to ensure that the patient receives the right treatment, the first time. For any cancer-related enquiries, feel free to log on to www.hcgoncology.com.
“Be Smart, Don’t Start”, says Dr Vishal Rao as he talks about the risks associated with tobacco consumption.
In this latest episode of “Know It To Beat It” by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care, Dr Vishal Rao discusses smoking and its role in causing cancer. Smoking and cancer are widely linked and are largely spoken about. However, there are many who do not comprehend the risks that come along with smoking or tobacco chewing.
He also shares a couple of interactions from his past to shed light on the popular opinion about smoking.
In this episode, Dr Vishal shares a few useful tips that can help those who smoke control the urge to pull a cigarette.
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Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each cancer case is diligently looked at, to ensure that the patient receives the right treatment, the first time.
For any cancer-related enquiries, feel free to log on to www.hcgoncology.com.
Is cancer actually scary? Or do we and our habits make it scary? Why are most preventable cancers becoming the most predominant ones in our country? Get all these questions answered.
Dr Janki, one of the expert radiation oncologists, talks about key aspects of cervical cancer. Listen to this episode and learn the best way to prevent cervical cancer. You can also learn about measures that help you catch cervical cancers in their early stages, when cancers are treated successfully.
Dr Janki is also sharing important information on cervical cancer stages and appropriate treatment.
Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each cancer case is diligently looked at, to ensure that the patient receives the right treatment, the first time.
For any cancer-related enquiries, feel free to get in touch with us or log on to www.hcgoncology.com .
Dr Murali Subramanian – an expert medical oncologist at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore talks about the importance of making your child learn about cervical cancer and reducing her risk of getting cervical cancer in the future. A little bit of awareness goes a long way, and this holds good for cancer too. Let’s “Know It to Beat It”.
Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each cancer case is diligently looked at, to ensure that the patient receives the right treatment, the first time.
For any cancer-related enquiries, feel free to get in touch with us or log on to www.hcgoncology.com
4th February 2021 marks World Cancer Day. On this day, we celebrate hope and the fighting spirit of those whose lives are touched by cancer. It is also when we have to think about what we are doing and what we could be doing to make our battle against cancer, a victorious one.
Embracing the theme of "I AM AND I WILL", here are our cancer specialists sharing their current actions and the actions they will be taking in order to create a world without cancer.
Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each cancer case is diligently looked at, to ensure that the patient receives the right treatment, the first time.
For any cancer-related enquiries, feel free to log on to www.hcgoncology.com
In this new episode of “Know It to Beat It”, Dr Abhilasha Narayan, Consultant – Gynaec Oncology at HCG Cancer Centre, talks about HPV Vaccination and its role in cervical cancer prevention. Listen to this episode to understand HPV infections, and how HPV vaccination helps in controlling HPV infections and its associated complications like cervical cancer and other anogenital cancers. She also talks about the when and how the HPV vaccine or cervical cancer vaccine is to be taken.
Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each cancer case is diligently looked at, to ensure that the patient receives the right treatment, the first time.
For any cancer-related enquirers, feel free to get in touch with us or log on to www.hcgoncology.com.
Surviving stage 4 cancer is very much possible. In fact, 5-10% stage 4 cancer patients can win over cancer and lead a normal life. What is that these 5-10% patients do differently that helps them beat cancer?
Dr Vishal Rao will be answering this very question in this and upcoming episodes. Dr Vishal stresses on healing cancer cells rather than killing them. You can listen to him discuss the role our immune system plays in cancer management.
Emphasising on our body's healing abilities, Dr Vishal also shares a story of one of his patients who, despite having slim chances of survival, survived miraculously and went back to lead a normal life.
Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each cancer case is diligently looked at and is treated with the right treatment, the first time.
For any cancer-related enquiries, feel free to log on to www.hcgoncology.com
Speaker - Dr US Vishal Rao, Chief of Head & Neck Surgical Oncology & Robotic Surgery, HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore
We start this episode of "Know It to Beat It" with good news. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers. Listen to Dr Nisha Buchade, consultant - gynaec oncology from HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, talk about cervical cancer, symptoms to keep an eye on, importance of regular cervical cancer screening and different screening tests available for cervical cancer prevention.
Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each cancer case is diligently looked at, to ensure that the patient receives the right treatment, the first time.
For any cancer-related enquiries, feel free to get in touch with us or log on to www.hcgoncology.com.
In the latest episode of "Know It to Beat It", Dr Shridhar P S, Senior Consultant - Radiation Oncology, talks about treating cervical cancer through radiation therapy, which is minimally-invasive and supports faster recovery among patients.
Start listening to this episode to learn how radiation therapy works for cervical cancer, the types of radiation therapy and how radiation therapy is beneficial for cervical cancer patients.
Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each cancer case is diligently looked at, to ensure that the patient receives the right treatment, the first time.
For any cancer-related enquiries, feel free to get in touch with us or log on to www.hcgoncology.com.
Edited by- Ajay Kumar Rai
HCG launching Episode - KNOW IT TO BEAT IT.
Tune into HCG’s “Know It to Beat It” Podcast channel to learn everything you need to know about cancer.
Edited By
Ajay Kumar Rai