No Tobacco day Cancer Educative Questions and answers

1. Does Tobacco cause cancer? I don’t believe. Is there any proof for that?
Ans: Yes, both smoked and chewable forms of tobacco consumption are associated with cancer. Internet is flooded with articles proving the association of tobacco and cancer. You can go through that. Or else, have some faith on your doctor, government and even on the tobacco industries, who indicate the statutory warning on the wrapper “tobacco kills”.

2. What are the common malignancies associated with tobacco consumption?
Ans: Cancers of head & neck area, lung and gastrointestinal tract are commonly associated with tobacco consumption.

3. I am an occasional smoker. Am I at risk of cancer?
Ans: Yes. Definitely you are.

4. I am having constipation; tobacco helps me a lot to relieve that every morning. It also helps me to overcome indigestion. Would it be wise to quit?Ans: Tobacco is not an approved drug for constipation or indigestion; rather it is a slow killer, killing you slowly with a painful death.

5. I do not smoke, but my father/ brother/ friends do that. Thank God, I am safe.
Ans: Who tells you that you are safe? You are smoking passively, if you are there with them during smoking.



6. I feel relaxed by taking tobacco. How can I quit that!
Ans: There are other methods of relaxations you can choose. Tobacco is not the only method, rather it is a risky business too.

7. Now I am afraid of cancer as I am a chronic tobacco user. What to do?
Ans: Quit tobacco use. Consult your physician first. Get yourself evaluated.

8. I am a chronic tobacco user. What are the symptoms to worry for.
Ans:
1> Whitish irremovable patch inside oral cavity- Leukoplakia.

2>Reddish irremovable patch inside oral cavity- Erythroplakia.

3> Repeated mucositis.

4> Reduced mouth opening- Submucous fibrosis.

5> Bleeding from oral cavity while brushing teeth.

6> Painless ulcers in oral cavity.

7> Swallowing difficulty.

 8> Hoarseness of voice.

9> Prolonged cough.

10> Blood in sputum.

11> Breathing difficulty.

12> Blood in vomitus.

13> Black stool or frank blood in stool etc

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Radiation Therapy for Cancer

Radiotherapy treats cancer by using radiation to destroy on injure cancer cells. The radiation can be targeted onto cancer sites in your body. Treatment is carefully planned to do as possible to your normal body tissue. Newer techniques of intercity modulated radiotherapy(IMRT) and image guided radiotherapy(IGRT) ensure maximum dose to the tumor safeguarding the normal uninvolved organs from adverse effects.

Gated Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer:

This is a highly specialized form of radiation therapy where moving tumour such as lung tumour is targeted in a particular phase of breathing cycle. It improves accuracy and reduce side-effects associated with radiation therapy.
Treatment is painless and may take only two to three minutes usefully; radiotherapy is given as a number of treatments over a period of weeks. Radiotherapy may be used to cure some early stage lung cancers. It may be used with candidate for cancer surgery. Radiotherapy can be used to relieve pain and others symptoms, for example, pain caused by cancer that has spread to the bones of brain. Treatment that is used to relieve symptoms of disease with our attempting to cure disease is called palliative treatment.

Targeted Therapy (Biological Agents)

Some people, usefully non-smokers (who have never smoked) are suitable for a new kind of drug that targets the growth genes and/or the blood-vessel forming genes of the cancer cells. These drugs tend to have not as many side effects as the usual chemotherapy drugs, although they can cause rashes. Usually targeted therapy will be used after normal chemotherapy no longer controls the disease. Your doctor may order a special gene test to see if your cancer is susceptible to this type of drug.

Prognosis

As in most types of cancer, the results of treatment are best when the cancer is detected and treated early. People who have surgery in the early stages of lung cancer have a very good chance of cure. In many people, lung cancer is not found while it can still be operated upon. In people with advanced cancer, palliative treatment with radiotherapy can effectively treat many symptoms?
People who continue to smoke after lung cancer treatment are at risk of further disease. If you would like information about your own prognosis, you need to speak to a doctor who knows your medical history.

Motto of max Cancer Care

At max cancer, we are committed to recuperating our patients as soon as possible. Our dedicated team of leading oncologist provides the most advanced cancer treatments using cuttings edges technology, based on international standers. Cancer care requires medical professionals from different specialties to collectivity execute an individualized patient care plan for best results. We firmly believe in delivering quality care, support and re-assurance to our patients.
We believed that each patient and his/her disease is unique, hence our team of oncology experts customise a ‘Personalised treatment plan ‘based on the discussions in tumour board conference the participation of our patients as well caregivers to understand the disease and treatment process.
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DIABETES DIET INSTRUCTIONS

Good Health

Good health begins with good nutrition, and good nutrition starts with balanced diet.

Menu are planned using the food guide pyramid and the seven food groups are cereals, fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products, meat and pulses, fats and sweets.

These seven food groups provide different nutrients, which helps us grow, reproduce and lead a healthy life.

 

Ideal Distribution

•         Carbohydrates 50-60% of total calories prefer complex sources.
•         Sources for carbohydrates: Whole wheat bread, bran Mix Atta Brown Rice.
•         Protein: 15-20% of total calories.
•         Sources of Proteins: Pulses, Milk and milk products, Chicken, fish, egg white etc.
•         Fats and oils: less than 20-30% of total calories,( reduce intake of saturated   fats- ghee, coconut oil, butter etc)
•        Use Combination of (MUFA,PUFA,SFA)
•         Salt: 5 gm/day
•        Fibre: 25-40gms

General Instructions for Diabetics:

•         Adequate rest: well regulated exercise and good hygiene is must.
•         Meals should be taken regularly.
•         Specified amounts to be taken to regulate carbohydrate intake.
•         Mode of action of the insulin being taken should be known.
•         Patient should carry sweet for use in emergency when the blood glucose levels goes down.
•         Attainment and maintenance of an appropriate body weight is a must.
•         Have a small frequent meals 96-7 Meals per day) to prevent hypoglycemia.
•         Whenever taking insulin, proper meal needs to be taken within half an hour after taking insulin to prevent hypoglycemia.
•         No fasting to be done to prevent hypoglycemia.

Food to Avoid:

•         Whole milk & milk products.
•         Cakes, pastries, chocolate, jam, jellies, bournvita, horlicks.
•         Baked products.
•        Aerated drinks, alcoholic drinks
•         Organ meats like liver, kidney, brain, egg yolk.
•         Fried foods like poori, pakoda, paratha, samosa, patties, burger, and pizzas.
•       Pickle in oil.
•         Sauces/Squashes.
•         Colocasia, yam, potato, turnip.
•         Sago, makhana, dates.

Food allowed in Moderation

•         Toned, Double toned and skimmed milk and milk products.
•         Egg white, lean Meat, Chicken, Fish.
•         Tea, coffee not more than 2-3 cups per day. 
•         Honey, refined oil of corn or ground nut.

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