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17/01/2026

🎙️🎙️Chemotherapy for breast cancer..

💊💊Chemotherapy is the backbone of systemic treatment for breast cancer. It can be given either before or after surgery depending upon the stage, subtype of tumour and age of the patient.

🦠🦠Chemotherapeutic drugs are often given in combination as injection. It can be given orally also. These drugs enter the blood stream and kill cancer cells. There are newer treatment options like immunotherapy and targeted therapy available for breast cancer.🧬🧬




10/01/2026

🎙️🎙️Cervical cancer is caused primarily by long term infection by HPV virus. This is a vaccine preventable cancer and screening is found to be very effective in early detection and cure.

💊Vaccination can be given to both girls and boys ideally between 9 to 12 years. In boys it protects against a**l cancer and pe**le cancer. Screening is done by pap smear test which is done from 25 years every 3 years. It is a simple cost effective procedure which can be done even in a clinic. It is very essential to create awareness among the public about cervical cancer and vaccination.

🧬A comprehensive approach is
required to ensure the implementation of the strategies for prevention, screening and
treatment of women with cervical cancer.

🪀🪀🧬🧬January is cervical cancer awareness month..🎗️🎗️🦠🦠




03/01/2026

🎙️🎙️Diagnosis and types of breast cancer
🎙️🎙️Breast cancer staging🧬🧬



27/12/2025

🎙️🎙️Breast cancer screening explained..

🧬🧬Breast cancer is among the few cancers in which screening is found to be very effective. Screening helps in early detection and significantly reduce the number of individuals dying from breast cancer. Mammogram with Ultrasound, breast self examination and MRI are used for screening.🎀🎀




13/12/2025

Risk factors for breast cancer explained..





08/12/2025

🎙️🎙️Lung cancer in females - What we need to know..🧬🧬



25/11/2025

🚀🚀21st November marks a special milestone as we proudly launch the Ananthapuri Cancer Centre, along with a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening cancer awareness in the public and early detection.

Our programs include:

Cancer awareness camps

School and corporate awareness sessions

Training sessions for doctors and nurses

Survivors’ meet

Distribution of educational leaflets

Early detection camps

Yet another venture aiming for a free cancer screening and prevention clinic will be held every second Saturday, making quality preventive care more accessible to the community.

With the addition of our new Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Mithun, and Gynaec Oncologist, Dr. Anjana, our team is now stronger and better equipped to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and patient-centered cancer care.

Feeling grateful to be part of this mission and excited for all that lies ahead🧬🧬

It has been two years since I began my journey as an Oncologist at Ananthapuri Hospital — a journey filled with learning...
23/11/2025

It has been two years since I began my journey as an Oncologist at Ananthapuri Hospital — a journey filled with learning, growth, and deep gratitude.
21st November marks a special milestone as we proudly launch the Ananthapuri Cancer Centre, along with a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening cancer awareness in the public and early detection.

Our programs include:

Cancer awareness camps

School and corporate awareness sessions

Training sessions for doctors and nurses

Survivors’ meet

Distribution of educational leaflets

Early detection camps

Yet another venture aiming for a free cancer screening and prevention clinic will be held every second Saturday, making quality preventive care more accessible to the community.

With the addition of our new Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Mithun, and Gynaec Oncologist, Dr. Anjana, our team is now stronger and better equipped to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and patient-centered cancer care.

Feeling grateful to be part of this mission and excited for all that lies ahead🎉🎉



15/11/2025

🎙️🎙️Lung cancer awareness campaigns, observed annually in November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month aim to educate the public about risk factors, promote early detection, and encourage prevention.

🎙️🎙️Key awareness messages focus on the dangers of smoking and secondhand smoke, the risk from radon and air pollution, the importance of screening for high-risk individuals, and recognizing potential symptoms like persistent cough, chest pain, or unexplained weight loss.🧬🧬



11/11/2025

🧬🧬Hereditary breast cancer…

🎙️🎙️Genetic breast cancer or hereditary breast cancer, accounts for about 5% of all diagnosed cases and is caused by inherited mutations in genes like BRCA1 and BRCA2, which increase the risk of developing breast cancer often at a younger age. The carriers of these mutated genes are also at high risk of developing ovarian, pancreatic and prostate cancer.

🎙️🎙️Management options include increased screening methods (mammogram and MRI) starting at an early age, preventive medications, genetic counselling, prophylactic surgery and targeted therapy.💊💊




07/11/2025

💊💊Patients undergoing chemotherapy should take precautions such as avoiding infections by practicing good hygiene, washing hands frequently, avoiding raw or undercooked foods, and limiting contact with sick people. They should also maintain a balanced diet, stay hydrated, prioritize rest to manage fatigue, and avoid smoking and alcohol.

It is crucial to avoid overexertion, follow all doctor’s instructions, and report side effects or complications promptly…🧬🧬




🟣🎊 Wrapping up another pink month. Awareness talks, webinars, screening and every single step would count and should not...
31/10/2025

🟣🎊 Wrapping up another pink month. Awareness talks, webinars, screening and every single step would count and should not be the norm of October alone. We need to continue these efforts for the betterment of our society. Heading forward with an optimistic and a delightful heart hopeful of caring and curing more…🎈🎈🎀

Remembering the famous quote by Hippocrates -
“To cure sometimes, to treat often, to comfort always”



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