In today’s podcast, Dr. Murali Subramanian – Best Medical Oncologist in Kalyan Nagar is going to discuss about “Cancer“
Cancer is not just a six-letter word, but a complex and nuanced disease that requires a comprehensive approach to diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care.
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In today’s podcast, Dr. Murali Subramanian – Best Medical Oncologist in Kalyan Nagar is going to discuss about “Head and Neck Cancer“
Head and neck cancer refers to a group of cancers that arise in the tissues of the head and neck region, which includes the throat, larynx, nose, sinuses, mouth, salivary glands, and the lymph nodes in the neck.
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Thyroid Cancer Doctor in Bangalore | Dr. Murali Subramanian
Did you know that January is National Thyroid Awareness Month!! So naturally, we must talk about the thyroid problem in such a situation.
Thyroid problems are increasing day by day in India. Therefore, thyroid awareness is necessary to help people recognize thyroid problems’ symptoms. The main goal of this movement is to raise awareness about identifying thyroid symptoms, prevention, treatment, and cure.
For your information, Thyroid Disease refers to many conditions as to how the gland functions! Thyroid disease can be underactive or overactive, and both conditions can lead to serious health problems. Talking about the most common thyroid diseases are: – Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism.
HYPERTHYROIDISM
Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid disease. This condition arises when our thyroid gland produces excess thyroid hormone thyroxine. Thyroid disease called hyperthyroidism harms your body because it can increase your metabolism, cause irregular heartbeat and even lead to weight loss.
HYPOTHYROIDISM
Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid, and this condition arises when our thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). The significant symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, constipation, dry skin, sensitivity to colds, and weight gain. In addition, heart rate, metabolism, and body temperature can be affected due to an underactive thyroid called hypothyroidism.
Let’s now do a quick go-through about thyroid cancer.
Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that is formed in the body when the cells grow and multiply rapidly. These cells form a tumor, and gradually, the abnormal cells spread throughout the body.
Although there are no specific early symptoms, as the cells grow, there may be changes in the voice, lumps in the neck, difficulty swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes. In most cases of thyroid cancer, surgery is used to remove the thyroid, and the cure rate for this disease is 100%.
It is the most common form of thyroid cancer. This cancer grows slowly but can spread to lymph nodes on the neck.
It is the second most common form of thyroid cancer. These also spread slowly in the body and are often found near areas of iodine deficiency. For your information, let us tell you that treating follicular thyroid cancer is the easiest.
This form of thyroid cancer is not common and is mostly hereditary. But it is more likely to spread to lymph nodes early than other thyroid cancers.
This form of thyroid cancer is the most aggressive, but the good news is that anaplastic thyroid cancer is rare. It grows fast and spreads easily, so it is hazardous.
Thyroid cancer treatment options depend on the type of cancer you have.
Medical science has progressed so much that today there is a cure for all thyroid conditions. You do not need to panic if you have thyroid cancer or thyroid problems. Doctors take special blood tests and physical examinations when diagnosing thyroid diseases. Also, use your medical history.
In most cases, thyroid disorders can be treated with medications, while in some cases, surgery is required. The treatment of your thyroid problem will entirely depend on the specific disease. Contact us for all conditions you may have, including thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, or hypothyroidism.
Lastly, we request you raise thyroid awareness among people during January (National Thyroid Awareness Month). Also, participate in the fight to find a cure for thyroid cancer or any form of a thyroid condition.
Thyroid cancer is treatable today, so if you have any concerns or questions about thyroid problems, don’t hesitate to speak to one of our experts. Our specialist doctors will help you find the best treatment for you.
Yes, you heard it right “forgotten cancer” , that is Sarcoma. Read on to gather valuable insights on what is Sarcoma, and how it affects the common and the elderly population?
About Sarcoma
Sarcoma is a type of cancer that is rare, and made up of soft tissue. There are various subtypes, as they emerge from different tissue structures like muscles, nerves, bone, blood, fat, joints, or blood vessels that are the connective tissues in the body. Besides, Sarcoma can also crop up in the bones. Primarily, as these tissues are found everywhere in the body, Sarcoma can be found in any place.
Most commonly, Sarcoma is a cancer found in the arms and legs where most of the connective tissues are present. The disease starts very deep in the body that is not identified until a lump is noticed, and cancer may be difficult to treat at this stage. There are two categories of sarcoma – soft tissue and bone sarcoma. In all probability, Sarcoma reasonably affects children and young adults more than the aged population. Bone and joint cancer are found more in teenagers whereas, soft tissue cancer attacks fifty-five years and above.
Specifically, Sarcoma can be grouped as,
Potential Reasons
The root cause and the development of sarcomas are unknown. After much evaluation, researchers have come up with some hints that may have a role in affecting sarcomas. While the core reason is unknown, there are some known risk factors.
In some cases, phenoxy acetic acid found in herbicides or chlorophenols increases the risk. Angiosarcoma, a rare blood vessel cancer is found to develop due to exposure to vinyl chloride. High exposure to radiation is also a cause of sarcoma in some populations.
Some inherited diseases are also associated with an increase in soft tissue sarcoma.
Research shows alterations in genetic conditions have contributed to the development of sarcomas. It can also affect future generations and may be a random event in the family cancer history.
Detection
At substantial times, lumps and bumps found are benign. But, people must be proactive enough to have a consultation to rule out any sarcoma scare. As sarcoma is hard to detect from other types of cancer, they effect the organs where their evidence is underestimated.
A reliable source to determine a malignant, benign, or tumor can be done by a surgical biopsy, where all soft tissues and bone lumps found are taken for biopsy. The procedure involves a special needle used to make an incision and remove a small portion of tumor tissue which is studied under a microscope. If it is positive for cancer, the pathologist assesses the grade and the type of cancer.
Though low-grade sarcomas are cancerous, they are unexpected to proliferate, high-grade sarcomas have a great chance to spread to other parts of the body. The survival rate for five years can be estimated as fifty percent for soft tissue sarcoma, whereas sixty-six percent for bone sarcomas.
Remedy
The treatment for sarcoma depends on the cancer stage, based on the grade of tumor and size, and whether cancer has advanced to the other parts of the body. The main treatment options include,
Surgery – It is the most common treatment where there is a removal of cancer and a safe margin of healthy tissue surrounding it. Most of the tumor is extracted by surgery, but radiation or chemotherapy is given before surgery to shrink the tumor or after surgery to eliminate leftover cancer cells.
Radiation – It involves high-dose x-rays that are used before surgery to shrink the tumor or post-surgery to do away with the remaining cancer cells.
Chemotherapy – Here, anticancer drugs are used along with radiation therapy either before or after surgery. If cancer cells have already made their way to other parts of the body, chemotherapy is done to shrink tumors and reduce the discomfort and pain caused, but doubtful on the disease elimination.
Chemotherapy has been found effective in preventing its spread where the treatment is done intravenously. Doctors and researchers are continually working to identify new, effective treatments and better ways to utilize the current procedure
Encouraging Awareness for Sarcoma Spread
The Sarcoma Awareness Month attempts to underline the extensive challenges faced by those affected by Sarcoma, and renders the necessity for a deeper sarcoma research, therapies, and treatment.
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In today’s podcast, Dr. Murali Subramanian – Best Oncologist in Kalyan Nagar is going to discuss about “Prostate Cancer “
Prostate is a small gland and is responsible for the production of the semen. It is located below the bladder. There are several nerves and blood vessels that help in erectile function. They get affected by prostate cancer.
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In today’s podcast, Dr. Murali Subramanian, Best Medical Oncologist in Kalyan Nagar going to discuss about “Cancer Prevention Tips”
Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body.
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Best lung cancer treatment in Bangalore | Dr Murali Subramanian
Scary claims are circulated on the internet. Forget the internet, even just plain word of mouth coming from your friends and family are not always true. Beyond being false, these misconceptions cause immeasurable stress to your health and gets you worried about your loved ones as well. Before panicking please learn about these conditions and stay away from such claims
Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer develops in the lungs, it is called lung cancer.
Lung cancer is the deadliest type of cancer in both men and women. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined.
There is a common perception that cigarette smoking is the only cause of Lung Cancer.
It is very fair to assume that it is true, it is the #1 risk factor but people fail to understand that Smoking is not the only cause.
Though smoking has been the leading cause of lung cancer, there have been occurrences amongst non-smokers as well. Take passive smoking for example. Various occupational hazards also cause Lung Cancer like exposure to Radon and other toxic gases.
We all are aware that Smoking is the #1 risk factor for Lung Cancer. But let me tell you why.
Cigarette smoke contains over 60 known carcinogens, including radioisotopes from the radon decay sequence, nitrosamine, and benzopyrene. Additionally, nicotine appears to depress the immune response to cancerous growths in exposed tissue.
Smoking is a very local irritant. The lungs tend to respond to this chronic irritation, and the cells change. And during this growth change they learn to keep growing effectively which causes trouble. It is precisely because of this uncontrollable growth, it eventually becomes cancer and it prevails.
It also affects the DNA, damaging it to a great extent. Through multiple mutations over time, these DNA mutations cause uncontrollable cell growth leading to cancer and cancer metastasis.
Smoking is not just a risk factor for Smokers alone. Passive smoking also has a great deal of effect in rendering one diagnosed with lung cancer.
Passive smoking is the inhalation of smoke resulting from another person smoking nearby. It is a known cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.
It is estimated, those who live with smokers have a 20-30% higher risk while those in second hand smoke environments have 16-19% higher risk compared to non-smokers who are away from such environments.
So it’s not just smoking, it is also advised to stay as far away as possible from such environments.
Although people who never smoked or lived in a second hand smoke environment have still been diagnosed with Lung Cancer. It can be because of Inherited cancer risks which we call hereditary cancer risks
It is very unlucky to be diagnosed with lung cancer due to an inherited risk. But one needs to be aware of such conditions as family history to have an edge over diagnosing Lung Cancer as early as possible. Various Genomic tests are available for the same reason, to stay ahead and understand the cancer risks one can inherit.
The numbers might be staggering, but being diagnosed with Lung Cancer doesn’t mean it’s inevitable.
Early treatment and timely diagnosis is important and one can always avoid paying the heavy price. It is important to remember, we live in an era of advanced technology. Treatment options are available for all stages of Lung Cancer, including Stage 4. Both curative and palliative treatment types are available depending on the condition.
People often assume, quitting smoking once you are diagnosed with Lung Cancer doesn’t really matter. Please understand, it is never too late to quit smoking.
You can with great effect reduce the risks of lung cancer if you aren’t diagnosed in the first place. And if you, please remember some of the treatment options like Chemotherapy will be hindered hopelessly if you don’t decide to quit smoking. Smoking is completely counterproductive to any progress and condition in health.
Please remember, Lung Cancer never favors any age group. While the average age group lay between 54-64, it can be fatal for people of all ages. Staying away from the high-risk factors is of the highest importance for anyone.
Conclusion
Let’s all stay aware about the condition and right away kill all the misconceptions and superstitions towards one of the deadliest cancers. Myths around any cancer only create panic and that’s the last thing a cancer patient or someone with a greater risk of diagnosing cancer needs.
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Best Lung Cancer Treatment in Bangalore | Dr Murali Subramanian
In today’s podcast, Dr. Murali Subramanian going to discuss about” Smoking and Lungs Cancer”
Cancer has already become evil to our civilization. Apart from several risk factors smoking is the topmost risk factor of lung cancer. Around 90% of lung cancer deaths cause due to smoking.
Cancer has already become evil to our civilization. Apart from several risk factors smoking is the topmost risk factor of lung cancer. Around 90% of lung cancer deaths cause due to smoking.
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Lung Cancer and Coronavirus – Dr Murali Subramanian
For the past 6 to 7 months we all are living in fear. The world-wide Coronavirus pandemic situation has stolen the peace of our normal life. As this virus becomes deadly while attacking the lungs, naturally patients of lung cancer are very much worried and afraid of this virus. However, already lots of myths have been spread related to the connection between COVID-19 and lung cancer. Some of them are logical while rests are just a myth.
No need to say, the research data on the COVID-19 virus is fairly new for a detailed study about the interaction of novel coronavirus and lings cancer, but analyzing the trends of the virus attack, it’s unfortunate that patient with lungs cancer is at the highest risk of the fatality of this virus attack. The risk is almost twice in this case.
Now let’s come to the diagnosis part. While a patient is already suffering from lung cancer, the diagnosis of the coronavirus becomes a beat tricky. The symptoms of coronavirus are almost similar to that of lung cancer. In both cases, the patient experiences:
Treatments: As usual social distancing is the best way to lower the chances of coronavirus attacks in lung cancer patients. Keeping this measure in the mind we, oncologist have modified the process of regular lungs cancer treatment accordingly.
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However, in the case of immunotherapy treatment, we are still practicing the usual process because it’s not quite sure if the drugs used in such therapies, affect the immune system to fight against the coronavirus or not.
Prevention of complication: If you are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, you are indeed more exposed to the COVID-19 virus attack. To discuss you’re treatment plan and even the basic to basic side-effect symptoms with your doctor. Don’t ignore any of the symptoms as the common side-effect. Contact the doctor without any delay.
For example, while taking radiation therapy, an inflammation of the lungs is common in the case of some patients. In medical terms, we call it ‘’pneumonitis.’ The bad news it resembles the symptoms of pneumonia. So don’t wait for severe fever, chest pain, or breathing difficulty. Discuss it with your doctor instantly.
However, in the case of the COVID-19 attack, we can only suggest ‘prevention is better than cure.’ The reason is till now we are lacking any proven anti-viral treatment against the COVID-19. So, the maximum we can do is to take the measures that help our body to fight back against this virus. As I already said, a lung cancer patient going through radial treatment lacks immunity power so there remains the only way to protect yourself by avoiding the contact of an infected person. Besides, follow the COVID-19 preventive measure more strictly.
Hope this session has helped you out to understand the link between COVID-19 and lung cancer. Although we can’t prevent the infection in extreme cases, at least we can try to protect your selves. So stay home, stay safe, and hope for the best. It’s time to bid goodbye but doesn’t hesitate to write to me if you have further questions.
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Best Lung Cancer Doctor in Bangalore | Dr Murali Subramanian
Cancer has become the evilest word for this world. In the last few years, the rate of lung cancer is on a rapid hike. Repeated attacks of cough and cold, mild chest pain are very common but these might be symptoms of lung cancer also.
1. What are the risk factors of lung cancer?
We all know both first-hand and second-hand smoking and the use of tobacco is the most identified risk. Apart from this, you should be aware of
2. What are the most common symptoms?
Cough staying for a long time and getting worse with time is the foremost symptom of lung cancer. However as the cancer cell approach the advance stage you might experience continuous chest pain, breathing problem, blood with cough, repeated attack of pneumonia or bronchitis, swelling of neck and face, and weight and appetite loss.
3. Do lung tumors always indicate cancer?
Non-cancerous lung tumors also exist but unfortunately, they are very rare. Moreover, before surgery, it’s quite hard to identify if the tumor is cancerous or not. So, in most of the case, we treat the non-cancerous tumors in the same way as of the cancerous one.
4. Do large doses of antioxidants prevent lung cancer?
Nowadays, before consulting a doctor, most of us keep searching the internet if we experience any unusual health symptoms. There has been a myth those antioxidants like vitamin E lowers the risk of lung cancer.
However, the fact is a bit different. At present, no medically proven concept indicates the lowering of lung cancer risk with the help of vitamin E, rather ongoing studies reveal that few antioxidants, like vitamin-A, beta-carotene foster the risk, mainly in the case of smokers.
5. Do death is the destiny of lungs cancer patients?
In, 2020, the answer is ‘no.’ The treatments like, radiation therapy, immune therapy, surgery targeted therapy, and chemotherapy are now too advanced. These can now completely cure cancer in some cases. For the rest of the cases, patients can live significantly longer with this disease.
6. Does a negative chest X-ray confirm that I don’t have lung cancer?
Unfortunately ‘no’. The tumors might appear as just shows behind the ribs, which is hard to detect.
7. How many types of lung cancer are there?
Two main types are there.
Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common one. The growth and spread of this type of cancer are much slower than those of the other type. Non-small cell has three subtypes.
The first one is adenocarcinoma. In most cases, women and non-smokers get attacked by this. There remain no symptoms at the earlier stage and spread at the slowest rate.
The second one is squamous cell carcinoma. This type is very common in smokers and starts showing the signs at an earlier stage.
The third one is ‘large-cell carcinoma.’ This type is rarely identified and shows the fastest growth. It spread to distant body parts.
8. Can lung cancer be prevented?
Sorry, but the answer is ‘no.’ Yet, you can lower the risks by avoiding the mentioned risk factor. Early detection always offers a better chance to fully recover but as discussed, in the most common type of lung cancer, there remain almost no signs.
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