Cancer ki Baat - Dr. Minish Jain ke saath (कैंसर की बात, डॉ. मिनिष जैन के साथ)

Symbolically, fasting is  an act of sacrifice, in which one sacrifices food and hunger to God as a mark of devotion and surrender . Fasting purifies the mind, controls passion and the senses, and checks emotions.   But, when it comes to cancer, Fasting may reduce glucose levels in the blood, making it harder for cancers to grow . Cancer cells feed on glucose, consuming it at a much higher level th...

Did you know there are vaccines that treat existing cancer, called  treatment vaccines or therapeutic vaccines ? These vaccines are a type of cancer treatment called immunotherapy. They work to boost the body's immune system to fight cancer. Doctors give treatment vaccines to people who already have cancer. We have discussed this topic in detail and we hope this brings some useful information...

Degarelix injection is in a class of medications called  gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonists . It works by decreasing the amount of testosterone (a male hormone) produced by the body. This may slow or stop the spread of prostate cancer cells that need testosterone to grow We have discussed it in detail here and hope it'll help you get a lot of clarity on the drug. We&#39...

Listen to this episode to know the truth and facts about whether usage of Mobile phones can cause or increase the risk of cancer. Hope this helps. See you soon! Jai Hind

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that has been in use in the United States since the early 1980s. It is used in many foods and beverages because it is much sweeter than sugar, so much less of it can be used to give the same level of sweetness. Aspartame is commonly used as a tabletop sweetener, as a sweetener in prepared foods and beverages, and in recipes that don’t require too much heating (...

Our diet plays a big role in our overall health. We know eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is good for us while eating too many sugary foods is not. But does sugar have the ability to cause cancer? The bottom line is that eating sugar in moderation as part of a healthy diet does not cause cancer. However, eating excessive sugar can contribute to an unhealthy dietary pattern or ...

Avelumab, sold under the brand name Bavencio, is a fully human monoclonal antibody medication for the treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma, urothelial carcinoma, and renal cell carcinoma. Common side effects include fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, diarrhea, nausea, infusion-related reactions, rash, decreased appetite and swelling of the limbs (peripheral edema). Avelumab targets the protein programme...

The incidences of Breast Cancers are increasing significantly across the globe and India is no different. Exposure to a certain lifestyle, toxic agents in the atmosphere and other risk factors are predominantly supposed to bring this change. As per a recently WHO report, cancer is estimated to be the biggest killer disease world-wide and Breast Cancer is to be a leading cause of death in women. It...

A BRCA gene test uses a sample of blood, saliva (spit), or cells from inside of our cheek to look for changes in your BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that may increase risk of Cancer. Changes in your genes are called gene variants or mutations.  Genes are parts of DNA that you inherit from your parents. They carry information that controls what you look like and how your body works. BRCA genes repair damage...

Lorlatinib is a prescription medicine that is used to treat adults with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is caused by an abnormal anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene and that has spread to other parts of our body. In today's episode we have discussed how it works, who are the eligible for the same and the common side effects of the drug. We hope this helps. See you soon. Jai Hind

Resistance can occur when cancer cells—even a small group of cells within a tumor—contain molecular changes that make them insensitive to a particular drug before treatment even begins. Because cancer cells within the same tumor often have a variety of molecular changes, this so-called intrinsic resistance is common. Lets learn more about this in this episode. See you soon. Jai Hind

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. These clots usually develop in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, but they can also occur in the arm. Sometimes the DVT will break off and go to the lungs. This is called a pulmonary embolism (PE). Cancer patients, especially cancer patients who are receiving chemotherapy, have a much higher risk of...

Not everyone with cancer may have cancer pain, but some do. If you have cancer that's spread or recurred, the chance of having pain is higher. Cancer pain takes many forms. It can be dull, achy, sharp or burning. It can be constant, intermittent, mild, moderate or severe. How much pain one feels depends on a number of factors, including the type of cancer one has, how advanced it is, where it&...

Exercise is an important part of cancer prevention and living a healthy life. It can help you obtain a healthy weight, lower your stress and strengthen our immune system.  Every body is unique and requires a customised approach for staying healthy. Do listen to this episode to know what kind of exercises be adopted by cancer patients for a better and healthier life. Stay tuned... We'll meet ag...

Cognitive changes refer to changes in our memory, concentration and ability to be able to think clearly. It may be a normal phenomenon in a set of people but when it comes to cancer, it may be very irritating and frustrating. These changes are also sometimes called chemo brain or chemo fog because they were originally thought to be due to chemotherapy. We have discussed this least talked topic in...

⁠Nausea⁠ and ⁠vomiting⁠ are ⁠side effects⁠ of ⁠cancer⁠ ⁠therapy⁠ and affect most patients who have ⁠chemotherapy⁠. ⁠Radiation therapy⁠ to the brain, ⁠gastrointestinal tract⁠, or ⁠liver⁠ also cause nausea and vomiting. Nausea is controlled by a part of the ⁠autonomic nervous system⁠ which controls ⁠involuntary⁠ body functions (such as breathing or ⁠digestion⁠). Vomiting is a reflex controlled in pa...

Most hair loss during cancer treatment is caused by chemotherapy. That's because chemo targets rapidly growing cells, which damages hair follicles and makes the hair fall out. But radiation therapy can sometimes cause hair loss, too, when it's used to treat head and neck cancers. We have talked about this in detail here. Do listen and share with someone you think might get benefited. See y...

Neutropenia is a condition characterized by an abnormally low level of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps to fight infection. Neutropenia is a common side effect of cancer treatment, particularly chemotherapy, which can damage the bone marrow where neutrophils are produced. When a cancer patient develops neutropenia, they are at increased risk for developing infections, which can b...

An eye cancer that begins in the back of the eye (retina), most commonly in children. Retinoblastoma may occur in one or both eyes. Retinoblastoma has few, if any, symptoms at first. It may be noticed if a pupil appears white when light is shone into the eye, sometimes with flash photography. Eyes may appear to be looking in different directions. Treatments include chemotherapy, radiation and lase...

There are many types of supportive care. Examples include pain management, nutritional support, counseling, exercise, music therapy, meditation, and palliative care. Supportive care may be given with other treatments from the time of diagnosis until the end of life. In today's episode we have discussed in detail and tried to share what all supports are available and how to avail them. I hope t...

Clinical trials are the final step in a long process that begins with research in a lab. Before any new treatment is used with people in clinical trials, researchers work for many years to understand its effects on cancer cells in the lab and in animals. They also try to figure out the side effects it may cause. Researchers design cancer clinical trials to test new ways to: - Treat cancer - Find a...

Sometimes, even when high-calorie and high-protein foods are offered, people with cancer have trouble eating enough to meet their nutritional needs. Tube feedings may be needed to supplement the diet or, when significant weight loss has occurred, as the sole source of nutrition to prevent malnutrition. This can involve placing a small tube through the nose, down the esophagus and leaving it either...

The human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is composed of a variety of organs, each with varying internal environments.  One of the main components of the GIT is the stomach, which is an acidic, aerobic environment. Within these environments, around one quadrillion microbes live and thrive; collectively, they are referred to as the gut microbiome. These microbes consist of bacteria, viruses, prot...

Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream and affect the actions of cells and tissues throughout the body.  The body naturally produces hormones, but hormones can also be introduced through medications. Hormone therapy can be used to treat symptoms or combat diseases, such as in the case of menopause or certain types of cancers, respectively. In today's episode, we...

Once a forgotten staple of traditional Indian cuisine, nutritionally dense millets are becoming popular the world over. So much so that 2023 is being dubbed "the year of millets". In today's episode, we have discussed how these miracle grains can help us attain a healthier lives. Hope this helps. Do listen and share your feedback. Jai Hind