Cancer treatments and cancer can cause certain side effects. Side effects are problems that occur when treatment affects healthy tissues or organs. Chemotherapy, one of the most effective cancer treatments, can cause side effects such as fatigue, nausea, and more. What side effects can be expected during or post cancer treatment? As said, there are…

Stomach cancer is characterized by an abnormal growth of cells within the lining of the stomach. Also called gastric cancer, this type of cancer is difficult to diagnose because most people typically don’t show symptoms in the earlier stages. Stomach cancer can affect any part of the stomach. But in most cases, stomach cancers form…

Sometimes, cancer can come back after you’ve had treatment. It can happen in weeks, months or even years after the first treatment. Along with the cancer, shock and fear that came with your first diagnosis also comes back. This distress is normal – some say the cancer recurrence is more distressing than the first. What…

What should you eat during cancer treatment? Are you at risk for malnutrition? This blog will answer your questions about nutrition for cancer patients. A healthy nutrition is an important part of life, cancer treatment, recovery, and prevention. Healthy food is one of the few things you can be in control of during your cancer…

What is gastrointestinal cancer? Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer is a term for the group of cancers that affect the digestive system. The cancer can form a mass or ulcer within the stomach or it can spread diffusely throughout the entire wall of the stomach. Stomach cancer is also called gastric cancer. Overall, the GI tract and…

If one of your friends has cancer, you may be wondering the best way to support him or her. Even though you want to help, it can be hard to know what to say or do. Although each person with cancer is different, here are some general suggestions for showing support: Continuing friendships and regular…

Early introduction of palliative care can improve quality of life for patients with gynecologic cancers. What is Palliative Cancer Surgery and Care? Palliative care, sometimes called supportive care, is given to relieve side effects and optimize overall functioning and quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease. Specialists prefer to begin…

Colon cancer doesn’t get the same attention as some higher-profile cancers, but it should. Colon cancer is a serious diagnosis that affects millions of people worldwide. Then there’s the good news about colon cancer: It can be prevented. Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon). The colon is…

Gastro-Intestinal Cancer has been one of the most leading causes of deaths in the past decade. If we look at the prevalence of GI cancer in India, the results will shock you. While esophageal cancer is prominent in major parts of India, the deaths pertaining to gastric cancer shows a dismal figure as well. Stomach…