FAQ's

  Answer: Cancer is the result of uncontrolled growth of cells anywhere in the body. They are often named after the organ or cell type where they are first developed. The mass of cells or tissue such formed begin to invade nearby cells and live on the nutrition and space of other cells. 

  Answer: Cells become cancerous due to accumulation of defects or mutations in the DNA that makes the cell grow out-of-control. These changes in DNA can occur due to

• Inherited genetic defects
• Infections
• Environmental factors (exposure to radiation/toxic agents)
• Lifestyle habits (tobacco, alcohol, obesity)

  Answer: Blood, Bladder, Cervix, Colon and Rectum, Oesophagus, Kidney (renal pelvis), Larynx, Liver, Lungs (trachea and bronchus), Mouth and Throat, Pancreas, Stomach, Prostate are affected by Smoking and the risk of developing Cancer in these regions increases.

  Answer: Certain studies show that a diet high in fruits and vegetables have lowered the risk of cancer among few types of cancer, particularly, Colorectal, Esophageal cancer, Lung cancer, Oral cancer and Stomach cancer. Since the nutritional components from fruits and vegetables are many, researches haven’t been able to pinpoint which particular nutrients works to protect against cancer.

  Answer: Here are some general nutritional recommendations for people receiving cancer treatment:

a) Maintain a healthy weight. For many people, this means avoiding weight loss by getting enough calories every day. For people who are obese, this may mean losing weight. Ask your health care team if you should try to lose weight during treatment. It may be better to wait until after treatment so that you have all the nutrition you need to stay strong. If you do try to lose weight during treatment, it should be moderate, meaning only about a pound a week.

b) Get essential nutrients. These include protein, carbohydrates, fats, and water.

c) Be as active as you can. For example, take a daily walk. If you sit or sleep too much, you may lose muscle mass and increase your body fat, even if you are not gaining weight.

  Answer. Yes, but the intensity of the activity must be fixed after consulting the doctor who is treating that patient.

   Answer. Actually speaking, we are tired after having treated for cancer but a little activity must be done within their house so that the patients mind stay active throughout the course of the treatment.

     Answer. All the remedies work only when the patient has self-confidence within him, and a strong belief that he/she will overcome this with flying colours. If he/she is not confident enough then there is no point in putting effort. The ways by which we can bring him back is by supporting him and appreciating even the smallest efforts put forth by the patient.

   Answer.  Recent studies have shown increasing prevalence of excess body weight associated with cancer development. Probably because:

• It increases insulin, that leads to associated system dysfunctions.
• Increase low-level inflammation 
• Increase estrogen production in fat tissue
• Fat cells affect cell growth factors

   Answer.  Alcohol consumption may lead to behavioural changes, hallucinations, diabetic complications, change in metabolism, etc. The effects of alcohol in the body are:

• The component ethanol when broken down gives a toxic product called acetaldehyde, that can bind with DNA
• It influences hormone levels,
• Causes tissue damage, increases absorption of other carcinogens.
• Alcohol is known to increase the chances of causing mouth and throat cancer, larynx cancer, cancer in oesophagus, colon and rectum, liver and breast.