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Foods That Impact Cancer Risk: Key Items to Avoid and Include for a Healthier Diet

A well-balanced diet significantly influences overall health and cancer risk. Research shows that certain dietary patterns can either increase or decrease the likelihood of developing cancer. While no single food guarantees prevention or causes cancer, long-term consumption of specific nutrients or foods can have a profound impact. This article examines the dual role of diet in cancer risk, identifying foods that may elevate the risk and those that offer protective benefits.

Dr. Sameer Khatri In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Head & Neck Oncology Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology

Oct 30 , 2024 | 5 min read

Key Gastrointestinal Symptoms & Early Warning Signs of GI Cancers

As a doctor who treats gastrointestinal cancers, it's heartbreaking to see patients whose cancer has spread. Once the cancer spreads to other parts of the body, it becomes difficult to cure. Often, this happens because the cancer wasn't found early enough. Though many of these patients had some gastrointestinal symptoms, they were primarily nonspecific and vague. We might save more lives if we could catch these gastrointestinal cancers sooner. But why do these cancers often go undetected until it's too late? Are there warning signs we can look out for? Let's find out.

Dr. Nikhil Agrawal In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology Gastro Intestinal & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology Robotic Surgery

Sep 06 , 2024 | 3 min read

Life After Cancer: Embrace New Lifestyles and Diets

Surviving cancer is an incredible triumph, but the journey doesn't end with the last treatment. Finding a new normal post-cancer involves reshaping your lifestyle, diet, and daily routines to support your newfound health and well-being. Here's how you can embrace this new chapter with vitality and hope.

Dr. Sajal Kakkar In Paediatric (Ped) Oncology Radiation Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Musculoskeletal Surgical Oncology Breast Cancer Thoracic Oncology Gynecologic Oncology Head & Neck Oncology Neuro Oncology Hematology Oncology Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology

Jul 26 , 2024 | 1 min read

Impact of Alcohol Consumption on GI Cancer Risk | Max Hospital

Impact of Alcohol Consumption on GI Cancer Risk: Essential Insights for Awareness

Alcohol consumption is a widespread social activity amongst many around the world. However, alcohol carries potential health risks, particularly concerning liver diseases and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. Understanding the relationship between alcohol consumption and GI cancer risk is crucial for making informed decisions about alcohol intake.

Dr. Vivek Mangla In Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology

Mar 28 , 2024 | 2 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 2 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 2 min read

Balanced Diet - Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart

A balanced diet is a diet that contains the right proportion of different food types so that your body gets the required carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals.

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 2 min read

Lynch Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management | Max Hospital

Lynch Syndrome: All You Need to Know

Lynch syndrome is characterized by inherited mutations in genes responsible for DNA repair mismatch (MMR). These genes encode proteins that play crucial roles in repairing errors that occur during DNA replication. When mutations occur in one of these genes, it impairs the MMR system's ability to correct mistakes, leading to an increased accumulation of DNA errors or mutations, leading to an increased risk of developing various types of cancers.

Dr. Asit Arora In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology

Mar 06 , 2024 | 8 min read

Know about Pancreas Medical Conditions and Their Impact | Max Hospital

6 Pancreatic Diseases You Need to Know

The pancreas is a vital organ behind the stomach and plays a crucial role in digestion and blood sugar regulation. Several conditions affecting the pancreas can be life-threatening.

Dr. Vivek Mangla In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology Gastro Intestinal & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology Robotic Surgery

Feb 23 , 2024 | 2 min read

Prostate Surgery (Prostatectomy): Types, Risk Factors & Recovery | Max Hospital

All You Need to Know about Prostate Surgery

Prostate surgery, formally called “prostatectomy”, is a medical procedure performed on men to either remove or modify the prostate gland, to address complications in the prostate gland, which often arise as men age. This surgery is typically conducted to treat conditions such as an enlarged prostate (BPH) or prostate cancer.

Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology

Dec 21 , 2023 | 7 min read

Can Colonoscopy be Painful? If I have no Symptoms, do I Still Need it?Surgical Oncology

A colonoscopy is the gold standard when it comes to screening for colorectal cancer, pre-cancerous polyps, or tumours in the colon. A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that involves using a long, flexible tube or scope to look for abnormalities, polyps, and growths in the rectum and colon (large intestine).

Max Team In Surgical Oncology Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology

May 24 , 2017 | 9 min read

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