Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer worldwide. The incidence rate of breast cancer among women is more than twice that of colorectal cancer and three times that of cervical cancer. This alarming rate of increase in breast cancer cases among women has now led scientists to intensify their research in order to develop novel techniques that could be used in the diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy of breast cancer.  However, thanks to general awareness and recent medical advances, the survival rates are much higher than what it used to be in the late 80’s and 90s.

Special nutritional requirements during and after recovery are keeping total calorie intake to a controlled level. Many people increase their calor...

First, it is important that preconceived notions and conservative views regarding exercise and movement during treatment & rehabilitation need...

“Before the surgery, I had a million questions running in my head; what will happen during or after the surgery? How will I manage after the surgery? What will I need after the surgery? Can I go out? What can I wear? What should I eat? Turns out I wasn’t the only one with all these questions” -  says Palak

A mastectomy surgery is one of the toughest decisions in a woman’s life. It is a phase where she needs utmost care and comfort.