One of the most effective methods of ensuring the survival and health of an infant child is breastfeeding. It is recommended that this begin within the first hour of the child’s life and continue as much and often as the child wants. At least six months is the minimum recommended time, after which one can …
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The term ‘cancer’ is so powerful that it can evoke fear in many people. Many people come with a preconceived notion that cancer can not be cured. This thinking itself creates huge emotional turmoils in people diagnosed with cancer. Hence, before addressing the war against cancer, it is important to know your enemy very well so that …
The two bean-shaped organs located behind the abdominal organs might get affected by cancerous cells. It is considered to be one of the common types of cancer that occur for both men and women. In adults, kidney cancer is termed to be renal carcinoma. Signs Kidney cancers patients report no complaints in the initial stages. …
Colorectal cancer is known in other terms as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer that affects the colon area. Usually, it will spread to other regions of the body. Symptoms Treatment Treatment for colorectal cancer would depend on certain factors such as size, location, stage of cancer, and the current overall health of the …
How much nutrition do we need? It is generally recommended that a cancer patient should consume calories 25 to 30 kcal per kg of their weight, per day. Proteins are the most important component of their diet and 1.5 g per kg per day is the recommended amount to be consumed. It is recommended that …
Over the years, breast cancer has become the nemesis of Indian women overtaking cervical cancer to establish its dominance as the most common cancer in Indian women. The sheer number of cases is so huge that even with both sexes combined, breast cancer ranks as the number one among all cancers in terms of numbers. …
Cancer is a leading cause of death in India. Cancer refers to abnormal growth of cells in the body. It can occur in any part of the body and based on the site of origin, treatment may vary. Although there is a wide spread misconception that cancer is a death sentence, modern medicine has proven …
