Dr Aparna Sreevatsa Oncologist Shimoga

Dr Aparna Sreevatsa Oncologist Shimoga Dr Aparna Sreevatsa is Oncologist practising in NH (Sahyadri Narayana multi specialty hospital )Shimoga

We Create. We Destroy. Even Our Health…What if the forces that create and destroy life are not outside us—but within us?...
09/04/2026

We Create. We Destroy. Even Our Health…
What if the forces that create and destroy life are not outside us—but within us?

This week’s Cancer Compass explores a timeless insight from the Bhagavad Gita and connects it to something deeply personal: our health. From self-discipline in prevention to mindset during treatment, this issue reflects on how we quietly shape our own outcomes—every single day.



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08/04/2026

“Five minutes. Once a month. That’s all it takes.”

A patient once told me,
“Doctor, I was waiting for pain… I didn’t know I could just check.”

That sentence stayed with me.

Because breast awareness doesn’t begin in the hospital.
It begins quietly… at home… in front of a mirror.

Not with fear.
But with familiarity.

Most women don’t examine their breasts—not because they don’t care,
but because no one has shown them how simple it can be.

So I made something for you.

A gentle, no-jargon Breast Self-Examination (BSE) guide
—something you can read in minutes and actually use.

Download the free guide here:
https://thecancercompass.substack.com/p/free-breast-self-examination-guide

And if you’re someone who prefers a deeper, reassuring companion—
📘 My book Own Your Breasts: An Indian Woman’s Guide to Lifelong Breast Health
is now available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.in/dp/9357596062

Because your health doesn’t need a crisis to begin.
It just needs your attention.
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07/04/2026

Why do we question the HPV vaccine… but never DPT or Hepatitis B?

Every day in my clinic, I hear this:

“Doctor, should my teenage child really take the HPV vaccine?”

But I have never been asked:

“Is DPT necessary?”
“Should we skip Hepatitis B?”

Why?

Because those vaccines are familiar.
They are part of the routine.
They feel safe because everyone takes them.

HPV vaccine is different.
It is newer, not yet fully integrated into the universal schedule, and often misunderstood.

But here’s the truth:

👉 The HPV vaccine is not just a vaccine.
👉 It is Cervical cancer prevention.

It protects against cervical cancer—one of the most common cancers affecting women in India.

As doctors, we see what happens when prevention is missed.
As parents, we have the power to change that story.

Maybe the real question is not:
“Should we give the HPV vaccine?”

But:
“Why would we deny our children protection from cancer when we already trust vaccines to protect them from so much?”

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She heals. She leads. She learns—every single day.Oncology teaches you that medicine is not just about protocols.It is a...
05/04/2026

She heals. She leads. She learns—every single day.

Oncology teaches you that medicine is not just about protocols.
It is about people, stories, and resilience.

Grateful for this journey. 🤍

01/04/2026

Most women don’t ignore their health… they just don’t know where to start.
Breast health isn’t something to think about only when there’s a problem.

It starts much earlier—
with awareness, small habits, and listening to your body.

As an oncologist who treats breast cancer every day,
I wrote this book to make breast health simple, clear, and accessible for every Indian woman.

No fear. No jargon. Just guidance you can actually use.

Because early awareness can change everything.
📕 Own Your Breasts is now available on Flipkart
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Healing Doesn’t Always Come in Bottles. Sometimes, It Begins with a Breath.In today’s Survivor’s Clinic, we explored som...
26/03/2026

Healing Doesn’t Always Come in Bottles. Sometimes, It Begins with a Breath.

In today’s Survivor’s Clinic, we explored something simple—yet powerful.

Not a new drug.
Not a complex protocol.
But something every survivor can carry with them: their breath, their body, their awareness.

We were fortunate to have Mrs. H D Sharada Srinivas, a certified yoga instructor, who guided our patients through gentle breathing, stretching, and meditation practices.

What made the session special was its simplicity.

No difficult postures.
No overwhelming instructions.
Just small, doable practices that patients can take home and continue—every single day.

In oncology, we often focus on treatment.
But survivorship is about living well after treatment.

And today was a reminder:
Healing is not always intense.
Sometimes, it is quiet. Consistent. And deeply personal.

Grateful to Mrs. Sharada for bringing this dimension of care to our patients.

🎥 Watch a glimpse of the session here: Simple Yoga & Meditation techniques for Recovery After Cancer Treatment
https://youtu.be/QXjQTMDBYYI

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Does a Western Toilet Cause Colon Cancer?Constipation is one of the most common yet overlooked side effects during cance...
26/03/2026

Does a Western Toilet Cause Colon Cancer?
Constipation is one of the most common yet overlooked side effects during cancer treatment—and one of the easiest to manage when we understand it early.
Constipation does not cause colon cancer.
In fact, sometimes the reverse is true—a new onset of persistent constipation can be a symptom of colon cancer.

And the Western commode?

For many—especially elderly individuals—it is actually safer and more practical, reducing the risk of falls and strain.

Not everything we hear about health is true.
But asking questions—that is always right.


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25/03/2026

“This is NOT a cancer book…”
Most women meet their breasts only when there is a problem.
Most women don’t start learning about their breasts until something feels wrong.

But breast health is not a one-time concern.
It is a journey—from adolescence to menopause.

In this video, I walk through the chapters of my book Own Your Breasts—
a simple, practical guide to understanding your body at every stage of life.

This is not a book about fear.
It is a book about awareness.

Because the earlier we understand our bodies,
the more confidently we can care for them.
If this resonates with you,
the book is available here:

👉 Own Your Breasts (Paperback) https://www.amazon.in/dp/9357596062






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24/03/2026

This is what an oncologist eats for cancer prevention.
Most people think cancer prevention is complicated.

It’s not.

It’s what’s on your plate… every single day.

This is my lunchbox — simple, practical, and rooted in science:
✔️ Half the plate fruits & vegetables
✔️ Natural antioxidants
✔️ Whole, unprocessed foods

No extremes. No fancy diets.
Just consistent, mindful eating.

As an oncologist, this is what I try to follow myself.

Because prevention isn’t about perfection —
it’s about small choices, repeated daily.
If this helped, start with your next meal.
Your plate is more powerful than you think.
More on Breast Cancer Prevention in my book “Own Your Breasts” available on Amazon https://www.amazon.in/dp/9357596062






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