Prosthesis For Cancer Survivors

Cancer not only affects individuals physically but also even disturbs them mentally and emotionally. It requires immense will power to fight the disease and get rid of cancer affected part during the surgery. Even though the surgery removes the disease, the individual's self-esteem will be reduced and make him/her feel incomplete due to the missing body part. But the advancement in the field of medical science and technology has provided the solution to the problem mentioned above in the form of prosthesis.

The prosthesis is an artificial substitute for the missing body parts. It is designed to replace the missing part of the body and help individuals to look natural as tough the body part has never be removed and help them function as normally as possible.

They are a different type of prosthesis available for cancer survivors based on the body part removed, such as breast, leg, arms, testicles, and penile implants. The prosthesis can either be implanted during the surgery or worn externally without the surgery based on the patient's requirement and condition.

The different kinds of prosthesis available are:

1. BREAST PROSTHESIS

Breast prosthesis comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and forms designed to suit the person's skin tone. The material used is designed to mimic the natural breast to the extent possible. There are different kinds of prostheses available such as full, partial, shell, and stick on prosthesis. The temporary external prosthesis is also available in the wearable form that can be fitted in the mastectomy bras. It is suggested to choose the breast prosthesis based on the lifestyle and clothing styles of the person. It is essential to learn how to maintain the breast prosthesis and clean them regularly.

2. LIMB PROSTHESIS

The artificial limb provides the cancer survivors the confidence to be independent and manage their daily activities by improving their mobility. Even though the prosthetic leg will not suit everyone, it is better to discuss with the treating surgeon the pros and cons. Usually, a temporary prosthesis will be provided during the first surgery. Only after proper rehabilitation and physical therapy session that strengthen the limb and help individuals walk with the prosthetic leg the permanent one will be fitted.

3. TESTICULAR & PENILE IMPLANTS

Based on the individual's requirement and doctor's suggestion, testicular implants are placed inside the scrotum by surgery. Penile implants are placed so that the individual's sexual life is not hampered because of cancer. These are placed usually 6-12 months after the cancer surgery. The type of implant depends on the individual requirement and medical condition.

At Guru Hospital, we understand that every cancer survivor has the right to feel beautiful and lead a normal life after battling the disease. Hence our doctors will try to discuss with each patient the prosthesis options available for them before the surgery and what suits them the best out of the permanent and temporary prosthesis.

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AWAKE FROM THE NIGHTMARES OF CANCER

Cancer is the deadliest disease causing a huge number of death in recent years. Based on the survey conducted by World Health Organization on cancer in 2012, there were 14.1 millions of new cancer cases, 8.2 million cancer deaths and 32.6 cancer patients in the world with diagnosis for 5 years. Are you in this list?? How you will be free from this?? For all queries, Guru Hospital, the Best Cancer Treatment Center in Tamil Nadu gives the solution.

What is cancer??

It is a group of disease including abnormal cell growth with the capability of spreading to other body parts. Usage of tobacco is the main cause of cancer. Drinking alcohol, poor diet, infections, obesity and lack of physical activity also leads to cancer. This disease shows some sign and symptoms. If the disease is diagnosed at the starting stages, it can be cured.

Symptoms :

1)Lump

2)Change in bowel movements

3)Prolonged cough

4)Abnormal bleeding

5)Unexplained weight loss

Treatments for cancer:

Radiation therapy :

In radiation therapy, ionizing radiation is used to kill cancer cells. It is used to destroy cancer in brain, cervix, pancreas, lung, prostate, skin, stomach and uterus. The main intention of this therapy is to damage as many cancer cells and limiting harm to the healthy cells nearby.

Chemotherapy :

Chemotherapy use drugs that can destroy cancer cells. And it has the potential to harm healthy tissue also. But, these cells repair themselves after chemotherapy. Treatment for leukemia needs high dose chemotherapy.

Photodynamic therapy :

This is a ternary treatment used for lung cancer. It is very helpful in removing the tissue after the surgical removal of large tumors.

Immunotherapy :

Immunotherapy is the set of therapeutic strategies which is designed for inducing the personal immune system to fight against the tumour.

Hormonal therapy :

In hormonal therapy, certain hormones are blocked. So that, growth of some cancers are inhibited.

Surgery :

The aim of this therapy is to remove only the tumour or the entire organ.

Guru Multispeciality Hospital offers Best Treatments for Cancer in Tamil Nadu. Normally the common people can't afford the treatment cost. Guru Cancer Treatment Center provides the advanced treatment with affordable cost in Tamil Nadu


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There Is A Can In CANCER..!!

Cancer can be defined as a group of cells that abnormally grows (tumor) and spread vigorously to other parts of body. Every tumors cannot be considered as cancer.

Types of cancers:

There are numerous types of cancers including: skin cancer, breast cancer, bone cancer, brain tumor, blood cancer, eye cancer, lung cancer, kidney cancer, liver cancer, ovarian cancer, anal cancer, stomach cancer, bladder cancer etc.

Symptoms of cancer:

Normally symptoms of cancer depends upon the type, spot and size of cancer.

General symptoms of cancer:

• Weight loss without any reason
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Pain
• Changes in skin nature
• Changes in bowel habits
• White patches inside the mouth or on the tongue
• Unusual bleeding
• Thickening at some other parts
• Trouble in swallowing

Usually people neglect these symptoms. This might be because they don't know that these symptoms can mean the danger of cancer.

Causes of cancer:

The major cause of the disease is the abnormal multiplication of the cancerous cells. But there are many other causes like, genetical reasons, use of tobacco, improper diet habit, physical activities, exposure to sun and UV, exposure to radiations and chemicalsand environmental pollution.

Diagnosis & Treatment for cancer:

In few cases, cancer is diagnosed incidentally while undergoing some other medications. Doctors diagnose with a physical examination and the medical history of the patient. Laboratory test of blood, urine, stool etc. may point out the abnormalities of cancer. For a detailed diagnosis imaging techniques like, X-ray, CT scan, MRI scan, ultrasound, fibre-optic endoscopy etc. are carried out. In order to confirm the diagnosis, doctors suggest for biopsy.

Common treatments for cancer includes, surgery , chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, hyperthermia, photodynamic therapy, donation and transfusion blood product and lasers in cancer treatment.

Prevention steps of cancer:

There are some steps that can be taken to prevent the chances of cancer:

• Never use tobacco
• Keep a healthy diet
• Maintain a proper body weight
• Stay physically active
• Avoid the risky chances
• Be protected from sun
• Get immunized

It's always better to get treated at the early stages itself. Your doctor is the best person to support you with the apt treatments.

Guru Hospitalsprovides you with the ever best quality Cancer prevention treatment in Madurai. Our wealth is to get you back to your good health. For the best and the effective treatment, contact us on cancercentremadurai@gmail.com

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Health is not your goal..it's your life..

Children Cancer Treatment Madurai

Guru Cancer Center Provides World Class Cancer Care to every in Needed. It is the one of the largest cancer care center in Madurai, Tamilnadu. The main intention of Guru Cancer Center is to help cancer patients achieve better and long lives. The main objective is making cancer treatment available, accessible and affordable to the common people.

What is Cancer..?

 All Kinds of cancer progress in the same way cells grow out of control, abnormal size and shapes, exceed their particular boundaries inside the body, and destroy neighboring cells. In time cancer cells spread to other organs and tissues. Cancer takes a person's strength, destroys bones and organs and weakens the body's defenses against other illnesses.

Childhood Cancer -:

Cancer is uncommon in children, but it can happen. The most common childhood cancers are Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Brain Cancer. In the Teen years bone cancer is common. Most of the time cancer in kids are usually not the same ones that cause cancer in adults, such as smoking or exposure to environmental toxins. Cancer begins when normal cells change and grow faster. In almost every type of cancer, these cells form a tumor.It can spread to other parts of body. Cancer in kids can occur anywhere in the body, including the lymph node system, blood, brain, kidneys and central nerve system. Most of the case there is no known cause for childhood cancers.

Common Childhood Cancer -:

• Leukemia
  
• Lymphoma
  
• Brain Cancer
  
• Bone Cancer
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Best Breast Cancer Treatment in India

Breast Cancer and Its Risk Factors :

Breast cancer is now the most common cancer that is seen among women. The main reason for the increased breast cancer is mainly due to the changed life style of the people and pollution.

Early detection and treatment of breast cancer can completely cure this problem.

Now the people are more aware of this and because of this survivors rate increased. This is because of the early detection and treatment.

Guru Cancer Center in Madurai is one of the famous cancer treatment center which provides Best Breast Cancer Treatment in India.

There are some risk factors that leads to breast cancer they are

• There are little chances for breast cancer to inherit genetically.
• Ageing is also a risk factor for breast cancer.
• If a woman has previous history of breast cancer and recovered, there is a chance for re-occurrence.
• If you had received the x-ray radiation in the chest while you are a child or in adulthood, when you age the chances for breast cancer is high.
• Obesity or overweight is another risk factor for breast cancer.
• The beginning of period prior to the age of 12 can increase the risk of breast cancer.
• The pausing of period at overage.
• Having a baby at an age after 35.
• The women who have never conceived and never had a baby has a risk for developing breast cancer.

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All about Breast Cancer

There is an urgent need to bring awareness and educate women in India- to seek the facts and assess the screening options available.Breast cancer is the cancer type that begins in the cells that make up the breasts. The breast cancer risk in India is that 1 in 28 women develop the disease during their lifetime.

Diagnosis include

1. Breast MRI and ultrasound
2. CT scan and Mammography
3. PET scan

Causes

Some of the risk factors that lead to cancer are

• Getting older and genetics
• Dense breast tissue
• Obesity
• Hormone replacement therapy

 

Symptoms of Breast Cancer

The first symptom is usually a thickened tissue in the woman's breast or a lump. However other noticeable signs and symptoms of breast cancer are

 

A pain in armpits that is not related to woman’s menstrual cycle. A rash around on the nipples. An area of thickened tissue in a breast Change in the shape and size of breast

 Why Guru Hospital for Cancer?

 Guru hospital located at Madurai, Tamil Nadu is an extensive center with state of the art technologies. It is one of the largest centers in Tamil Nadu supported by the most advanced technology to make cancer a manageable health condition. This center is one among the few centers doing laparoscopic oncology work. 

 

DR.S.G.BALAMURUGAN

M.S,M.Ch(Surg.Onco)

Chairman of Guru multi speciality Hospital, Dr.S.G.Balamurugan is one of the leading surgical oncologist. He has been awarded as the best doctor award by Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University for the services rendered by him in the medical field and cancer surgery.

Best Cancer Surgeon ( Surgical Oncologist ) in Tamil Nadu

Guru Hospital Madurai is a multispeciality 100 bedded hospital constructed 75cents at Mattuthavani heart of the city.The hospital has registered for Medical Tourism covering the foreign patients.

                                                      

Hospital's Pharmacy

The hospital is fully equipped with standard and advanced investigating modalities and dedicated qualified faculties to provide comprehensive health care of international standard to our patients.

Dr.S.G.Balamurugan, M.S, M.Ch (Surg.onco), is one of the leading surgical oncologist and presently doing practice at Madurai. He has immense experience in the field of surgical oncology for the past 10 years. He routinely does major oncological procedures like advanced laparoscopic oncological surgeries for GIT cancers and gynecological cancers,Pelvic exenteration, Radical cystectomy, Craniofacial resections. Organ sparing surgeries like limb sparing surgery for extremely soft tissue sarcoma, Breast conservation surgeries for Ca Breast ect. 

 He has been selected for the Prestigious Award of “Best Doctor Award” by the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University for the conspicuous service rendered by him so far in medical field and also carried out high volume of cancer surgery in South Tamil Nadu.

Best Cancer Treatments in India

Cancer is a term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control. Cancer cells can invade nearby structures and spread to other parts of the body and may be a threat to life. Not all tumors are cancerous.

Cancer disease harms the body when damaged cells divide uncontrollably to form lumps or masses of tissue called tumors. Tumors can grow and interfere with the digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems, and they can release hormones that alter body function. Tumors that stay in one spot and demonstrate limited growth are generally considered to be benign.

Causes of Cancer

Cancer appears to occur when the growth of cells in the body is out of control and cells divide too quickly, which can also occur when cells forget how to die. Cancer can develop in almost any organ or tissue, such as the lung, colon, breast, skin, bones, or nerve tissue.

There are many causes of cancers, including:

* Benzene and other chemicals

* Drinking excess alcohol

* Environmental toxins

* Excessive sunlight exposure

* Genetic problems

* Obesity

* Radiation

* Viruses

Symptoms of Cancer

Symptoms of cancer depends on the type and location of the cancer. For instance, lung cancer can cause coughing, shortness of breath, or chest pain. Colon cancer often causes diarrhea, constipation, and blood in the stool. Some cancers may not have any symptoms at all.

The following symptoms can occur with most cancers:

* Chills

* Fatigue

* Fever

* Loss of appetite

* Malaise

* Night sweats

* Weight loss

Types of Cancer

 

Common Cancer Types:

>> Stomach, oesophagus Cancer

>> Breast Cancer

>> Colon and Rectal Cancer

>> Cervical cancer 

>> Endometrial Cancer

>> Kidney Cancer

>> Lung Cancer

>> Skin cancer 

>> Melanoma

>> Lymphoma

Treatments for Cancer

Types of  cancer Treatment

 Surgery

Cancer surgery can be used to diagnose, treat, or even help prevent cancer in some cases. Surgery is also plays a key role in diagnosing cancer and finding out how far it has spread. This process is called staging. Most people with cancer will have some type of surgery. It often offers the greatest chance for cure, especially if the cancer has not spread to other parts of the body.

 Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment. Goal of this treatment is to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. 

 Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy or chemo, is the use of medications to treat cancer. Cancer disease occurs when cells in the body develop abnormally and grow in an uncontrolled way. Cancer cells tend to divide rapidly; chemotherapy works by interfering with this, thereby preventing the cancer from spreading — and sometimes even curing the disease by helping to get rid of all the cancer cells in the body.

 Targeted Therapies

Targeted therapies attack certain molecular agents or pathways involved in the development of cancer. It offers promise for current and future breast cancer treatments.

 Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy or biological therapy is a type of treatment that uses the body’s immune system to fight cancer. This therapy mainly consists of stimulating the immune system to help it do its job more effectively.  Immunotherapy is a comparatively new type of therapy in the fight against many cancers.

 Hormonal Therapy

Hormone replacement therapy, medications containing female hormones, commonly estrogen and progestin and sometimes testosterone,  to replace the ones the body no longer makes after menopause — used to be a standard treatment for women with hot flashes and other menopause symptoms. 

 Photodynamic Therapy

Photodynamic therapy uses a light-sensitive drug that is activated inside the body by laser light to kill cells, usually cancer cells. 

Cancer treatments are best done by Dr. S.G.Balamurugan at Guru Multispecialty Hospital, Madurai, India. Cancer treatment cost in India is very low as compared to other countries like UK, USA, UAE, Africa etc.

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