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

Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells. Most often it develops because of skin exposure to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on the areas of skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. There are three major types of skin cancer — basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. we can reduce the risk of skin cancer by limiting or avoiding exposure to ultravio...

Fortunately, breast cancer is one of the best managed cancers across the globe depending on the stage it is detected at. Most women undergo surgery for breast cancer and many also receive additional treatment after surgery, such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy or radiation. Chemotherapy might also be used before surgery in certain situations. We have discussed in details about he various treatmen...

Breast cancer can be found by a symptom. Perhaps a lump, thickening of the skin, rash, or inflamed skin. It can also be detected by a test, such as a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI. Current mammography guidelines recommend screening mammography starting at age 45 or 50, unless you are at high risk of the disease. So it's important to understand the breast cancer risk factors. We classify breast can...

Ovarian cancer is a group of diseases that originates in the ovaries, or in the related areas of the fallopian tubes and the peritoneum. Women have two ovaries that are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus. The ovaries make female hormones and produce eggs for reproduction. Early ovarian cancer often causes no symptoms. Some signs of ovarian cancer are bloating, feeling...

Head and neck cancers are complex disease and as we have discussed earlier cancer requires a customised approach to treat it. Head and neck cancer treatment requires humongous amount of team work. We have discussed strategies and approach to treat Head and neck cancers in this episode. Hope it helps. Jai Hind

Head and neck cancers usually begin in the squamous cells that line the mucosal surfaces of the head and neck (for example, those inside the mouth, throat, and voice box). These cancers are referred to as squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck. Head and neck cancers can also begin in the salivary glands, sinuses, or muscles or nerves in the head and n...

Ageing is a normal process of human evolution. India which once was the youngest country in the world would become the oldest country going forward. What's the connection? Since we talk about cancer, it is important for us to know that as we age, the probability of getting cancer increases. Among people over the age of 65 years, there is an 11-fold increased incidence of developing cancer as compa...

In today's episode we have discussed about the treatment options, duration, side effects and the life after treatment. Hope this helps! Jai Hind

Prostate is a small walnut-sized gland in men that produces seminal fluid. This seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. As per a government data, Prostate is the second leading site of cancer among males in large Indian cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram, third leading site of cancer in cities like Bangalore and Mumbai and it is among the top ten leading sites of ca...

As we have learned from Dr. Jain that Lung Cancer is one of the biggest cancers and is majorly preventable. However, the treatment of lung cancer has evolved over the period of time and today, survival in the majority of Lung Cancer patients has increased significantly compared to the previous decade. One thing I truly admire is that Dr. Minish Jain keeps saying "Your disease is not bigger than Yo...

Lung Cancer is one of the cancers that is highly preventable. Smoking is mostly associated with lung cancer but there are other risk factors too. In this episode we have discussed what are the symptoms, types, diagnostic tools and preventive measures to control lung cancer. In the next episode, we'll discuss treatment options for lung cancer. Hope this helps. Jai Hind

Science has developed very fast in the recent past especially in the field of Cancer/ Oncology. Be it the Diagnostic, Prognostic, Preventive or Therapeutic domain of cancer. There are various kinds of tests in cancer but not every test is required for every cancer patient. In today's episode, we have discussed what kind of tests are there? How are they done? and Why and where are they required? I...

As modern science has progressed there are vast changes in the way Cancer is being treated now. Today, there are multiple options to treat cancer and one of the most promising ones is Immunotherapy. In this episode, we have discussed, how immunotherapy works? where it works and where it does not? Who are the right set of patients for immunotherapy? and much more! We hope this episode will clear yo...

Hi Friends! The cancer journey is a very different one compared to any other disease. The simple reason for that is - Cancer being a customized disease (as we've discussed in earlier episodes) requires a customized approach. The same disease in multiple people reflects differently and may require different treatments. No one predicts getting a diagnosis of cancer hence the news comes as a shocker...

Nowadays, with the advent of medical technologies and medical science, the life span of a cancer patient has increased significantly. Many of the childhood cancers have turned curable as well. But the concern now is - What next? How to stay healthy and remain in a positive mental frame always? We have discussed it in detail in this episode. Hope this helps! Jai Hind

Cancer is not just another disease, it's a battle in itself. It not only impacts us physically, financially, or socially but emotionally. But, when we're mentally strong, we can face anything in life. In the majority of the cases, mental strength comes from clarity. In today's episode, we have discussed the things that every cancer patient and caregiver must keep in mind while going through cancer...

Our life turns 180 degree when we become parents. Ek ladki jo ice cream ke liye crave karti thi, kai mahino ya kai baar kuchh salon tak ice cream nahi khati kyunki uske bachche to thand na lag jaye.  Ek carefree ladka jo ghar ke kaamon me contribute nahi karta tha, bachche ke diapers clean karta hai, use ghumane le jata hai etc etc. When we become parents, we develop emotions for our children...

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus! So are their cancers and the abilities to fight cancer both, physically and mentally. In this episode we have discussed what are the common cancers amongst men, their characteristics, treatment challenges and other very important facts. I'm sure it'll help all of us. See you soon. Jai Hind

Hi Friends! Our body is the best machine ever available on this planet. While It works similarly in several terms in most human beings, it does work differently for different genders. Since we talk about cancers on this show, today, we have discussed Cancers in Women. In this episode, Dr. Minish Jain has shared some very interesting and astonishing facts about cancers in women. Do listen and help...

The global incidence of cancer is expected to increase substantially over the next decades. This trend is very much driven by a rise in lifestyle-related cancers due to economic and demographic transitions worldwide.  Lifestyle factors, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, diet, and physical inactivity, and also reproductive and hormonal factors are considered as causes of cancer an...

Hi Friends! As we're aware Cancer treatment has developed pretty fast in the last decade and with that, there has been an evident increase in the survivorship in Cancer.  Though it is good news it comes with several challenges and a few of them are emotional, financial, physical, and sexual issues amongst the patients and survivors.  In this episode, Dr. Minish Jain has tried to address...

Cancer treatment is not an event, it's a journey. And, when we hear Cancer, the first thing that pops up in our brain related to cancer treatment is "Chemotherapy". The truth is - in this evolved world, there are certain sets of patients who don't even go through chemotherapy during their entire treatment.  Let us learn from Dr. Minish Jain in this podcast what has changed in the last 10 year...

Hi Friends! We often see and hear a lot of myths about cancer, its treatment, and the negative connotations around it. What is the truth? what is Cancer now? and what it takes to hear the news or break the news with a patient? We'll listen to Dr. Minish Jain in this episode. I've gained a lot of insights from him and I'm sure you'll enjoy the episode too. Do feel free to ask your queries or share...

जब भी कभी कैंसर की बात होती है, यह अक्सर मृत्यु की ओर निर्देशित होता है I लेकिन यह पूरी तरह सच नहीं है I आज चिकित्सा की प्रगति के साथ बहुत कुछ बदल गया है, कैंसर के उपचार के परिणाम भीI बस थोड़ी सी स्पष्टता और प्रेरणा की जरूरत है। हम उसी स्पष्टता और प्रेरणा के बारे में बात करने जा रहे हैंI हमें उम्मीद है कि हमारा पॉडकास्ट कई कैंसर रोगियों और उनके परिवारों की मदद करेगा। बने रहें हमारे साथ! डॉ. मिनिष...