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✨To raise awareness about the impact of breast and endocrine cancer✨

13/02/2026

While thyroid cancer is more common in women, men are absolutely at risk — and in some cases, it can even be more aggressive in men.
Early detection matters for everyone. If you notice a lump in the neck, voice changes, difficulty swallowing, or unexplained swelling, don’t ignore it.

11/02/2026

Hear from Dr. Smiha about Thyroid Hormone Supplementation — understanding the right treatment for a healthy and balanced life.

06/02/2026

Surgery helps remove cancer and does not cause it to spread.
Early treatment saves lives.

04/02/2026

On World Cancer Day, let’s remember that early detection saves lives.
A few minutes of awareness today can protect a lifetime.

01/02/2026

Educating, engaging, and empowering ✨
A wonderful opportunity to speak on rural women’s health at ICAR – Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Fisheries College, with an incredibly enthusiastic audience.

30/01/2026

Thyroid cancer can occur even in people with no prior thyroid issues. Regular check-ups help in early detection. 💙

28/01/2026

Early warning signs of thyroid cancer often involve a painless lump or swelling in the neck (thyroid nodule), voice changes like hoarseness, difficulty swallowing or breathing, a persistent cough, and sometimes swollen lymph nodes or neck pain, though most nodules are benign, so see a doctor for persistent changes.

26/01/2026

2 pictures, one story!
One celebrates nature while the other floods the earth with 10s and 100s of coloured balloons in the name of celebration. Balloons (plastic) linger on the planet forever, outliving us all. Ditch the balloons, teach kids the perils.
Honor the country with flowers and spirit🙏

23/01/2026

Thyroid cancer affects both men and women, though it’s more common in women.It can develop at any age, from young adults to older individuals.
In men, the disease is often detected at a later stage.
Many patients experience little to no symptoms in the early stages.Early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes.
Most thyroid cancers are highly treatable with timely medical care.Regular health check-ups and awareness play a key role in prevention and early diagnosis.

20/01/2026

Plastic itself doesn’t directly cause cancer, but some chemicals in plastics can increase risk over time, especially when plastics are heated or reused. To stay safer, avoid heating food in plastic and prefer glass or steel containers.

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[ Breast Cancer, Breast Surgeon, Endocrine Surgeon, Oncologist, Cancer, Thyroid ]

16/01/2026

Not all thyroid lumps cause cancer.

Most thyroid lumps (nodules) are benign (non-cancerous). In fact, only about 5–10% of thyroid nodules turn out to be cancerous. Regular evaluation with ultrasound and, if needed, FNAC helps identify the small fraction that require treatment.

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