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01/12/2022

How to prepare for your cancer surgery?

Cancer surgeries are usually complex and long procedures. Preparation for such surgery needs a lot of focus on respiratory, nutritional and mental aspects .

Starting with pulmonary rehabilitation, we advise deep breathing exercises and incentive spirometry .

Here is the video demonstrating the correct way of practicing incentive spirometry and why you need to do it !

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23/11/2022

Shoulder stiffness following breast cancer surgery is a common problem . Few simple shoulder exercises that can be done at home are extremely helpful. These can be started from post operative day one to be continued lifeling. Shoulder mobility following breast cancer surgery helps in :
1. Better range of motion
2. Decreased pain and swelling
3. Faster recovery
4. Reduces chances of lymphoedema
However few points to take into account: always choose comfort first, maintain a stable posture and be steady in your practice.
Hope this helps . Do share with people who needs it the most .

18/11/2022

On the world Antimicrobial Awareness Week , let us improve the understanding and awareness on antimicrobial resistance! As a cancer surgeon , we deal more with immunosuppresed patients and see fatal infections happening which can be managed with judicious use of antibiotics and hygiene measures.

17/11/2022

Cervical cancer awareness! 17 th November 2022 .
80% of cervical cancers can be prevented! Our goal of eliminating cervical cancer should adress the care gap in lower and middle income countries , gender inequality and universal health coverage. We should be informed more about cervical cancer : the risk factors , signs, early detection . Act to encourage prevention, screening and treatment. NO WOMAN SHOULD DIE FROM .

How is gastric cancer diagnosed ?Endoscopy is the process of putting a camera inside our mouth to visualize the insides ...
14/11/2022

How is gastric cancer diagnosed ?

Endoscopy is the process of putting a camera inside our mouth to visualize the insides of the body. It is done to detect the condition and also to take a biopsy. It is a relatively pain-free procedure usually done on an outpatient basis. brief.

1. Endoscopy
How is gastric cancer diagnosed?bowel and a biopsy might be taken if needed.ize the insides of the body. It is a relatively pain-free procedure usually done on an outpatient basis.

How to prepare?
-Usually endoscopy requires a 12 hour fast.
- Should arrange transportation to and fro from hospital.
- Disclose medical history and perform necessary tests

Procedure
- Usually takes 10-15 minutes
- Will require you to lie down on one side and removing dentures if any.
- After spraying local anesthesia the scope will be introduced.
- Insides will examined with a help of a camera connected to the scope.
- Air will be used to inflate the bowel and biopsy might be taken if needed.

What happens after the procedure ?
One will be explained by the doctor about the findings . You can start eating light snacks after the procedure. There can be a feeling of gas bloating after the procedure but it subsides after some time.

Feel free to inbox any queries regarding stomach cancer. I will plan weekly live sessions on Facebook to personally addr...
13/11/2022

Feel free to inbox any queries regarding stomach cancer. I will plan weekly live sessions on Facebook to personally address all doubts

November -- Gastric Cancer awareness month.What is Gastric cancer ?Stomach cancer is essentially the cancer arising from...
13/11/2022

November -- Gastric Cancer awareness month.

What is Gastric cancer ?
Stomach cancer is essentially the cancer arising from the cells lining our stomach.

Incidence
It is the
- 5th most common cancer worldwide
- 4th most common cancer in men and
- 7th most common cancer in women

Cause and prevention

- While genetic factors causes 10% of the stomach cancer , the rest 90 % are mostly behavioural and environmental.
- Men are effected more than females.
- Race and ethnicity have a role.
- Risk factors include smoking, age, diet, and long-term stomach inflammation, such as infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria.

This cancer can be prevented with minor improvements to our diet, lifestyle and sanitary conditions.
- Giving up to***co can be the first step towards preventing this cancer.
- Alcohol is a known risk factor for disease progression
- Increased consumption of salt and processed meat has been proven to increase the risk of developing stomach cancer.
- Maintaining a healthy body mass index can aid in cancer prevention, as obesity is a known risk factor .
- Fresh vegetables and fruit hreduce the risk of developing stomach cancer.
- Vitamin C or beta-carotene consumption

Be Aware !

The symptoms one should be careful about

- Vomiting after meals
- Pain in upper abdomen
- Bloating / indigestion after meals
- Prolonged symptoms of gastritis
- Blood in vomitus
- Unintentional Weight loss
- Decreased apetite.

Feel free to ask any queries.

13/11/2022

Purpose of the Let's Fight Cancer Together page
1. Build a community for cancer support
2. Share inspirational stories of our cancer survivors
3. Breaking stereotypes and myths regarding cancer.
4. Spread love, hope, and positivity to all cancer survivors and their caretakers.
Feel free to reach out with any cancer-related questions!

13/11/2022

Hello everyone! I am Dr. Priyanka Saha, a surgical oncology trainee from AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Being in contact with cancer patients day in and out, I feel there is so much misinformation regarding cancer to the general population. Patients are unaware of their symptoms for a long time, which leads to a delayed presentation at an advanced stage!
Also, there is a stigma regarding the diagnosis of CANCER! There is a feeling of hopelessness and depression which comes with this word! I aim to spread awareness through this page and reach out to all regarding cancer knowledge!

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