Dr. Vineeta Goel

In today’s world, we are distraught with so many diseases because of the kind of lifestyle we have. These diseases have made themselves comfortable around our world because they stem from the kind of exposure we have throughout our life. Whether it is pollutants, climate, food, pesticides, weather, radiation from mobile phones or other gadgets; they all have become a means for ailments to happen. One of which is Cancer. Cancer has unfortunately become so prevalent and as a disease is so unpredictable that it becomes difficult to pinpoint the probable cause for it. People all over the world suffer from different types of cancer be it breast, blood, intestinal, stomach or skin. Any kind of cancer is serious but the survival of any individual depends upon the severity of the infection. Today we will have a look at oral or mouth cancer radiation therapy in North Delhi and the kind of treatments that it warrants. Treatment for Mouth Cancer Treatment for any kind of cancer depends largely u...

Mouth cancer is a type of cancer that attacks the tissues of the throat or mouth, and can develop squamous cells in your lips and tongue as well. As we know, early detection is a key to surviving any cancer, and knowing its stages and symptoms help you prevent any risks! Risk Factors One of the biggest risk factors that accompany mouth cancer is excessive use of tobacco. This also includes smoking cigars, cigarettes, pipes as well as using chewing tobacco. Individuals who consume a large amount of tobacco as well as alcohol, are even at greater risk. There are also a few other risk factors like:  Chronic facial sun exposure HPV infection Family history of oral or any other type of cancer A previous diagnosis of oral cancer Poor nutrition A weakened immune system Genetic syndromes Gender: Men are also twice as likely to get oral cancer than women. What Are The Common Symptoms Of Mouth Cancer  The common symptoms of mouth cancer include – A mass growth anywhere in or around yo...

Breast Cancer is one of the leading forms of cancer among Indian women, and is easily treatable and preventable if detected in an early stage. Most of the breast cancer cases in India are diagnosed in an advanced stage, creating a great havoc, and this is why it is important to create breast cancer awareness. What Is Breast Cancer?   Breast cancer is a type of cancer that affects the breast tissues, where the cells abnormally grow to form a tumor. It does not just affect women, and can rarely affect men too.  Who is Susceptible to Breast Cancer? Certain personal factors, environmental factors and genetic factors can contribute to the development of breast cancer. In most cases women who are overweight with a strong family history, or have Herman stational history before 12 years, are at higher risk in developing breast cancer. Other factors include:  Lesser breastfeeding or choosing not to breastfeed Hormone based perceptions like birth control pills and hormone replacem...

What Is Radiation Therapy?  Radiation therapy is the means of treating cancer using high energy rays like gamma rays and x-rays. It plays a very crucial role in cancer treatment, and has evolved in the recent decades to create more accurate results, as well as ensuring High levels of radiation, with little to no side-effects. Radiation therapy has a lot of medical uses in cancer treatment like: Radical therapy – used when the treatment is only possible with radiotherapy. Adjuvant therapy – used after surgery to sterilize the surgical wound and remove any remaining cancer cells. Neoadjuvant therapy – used prior to the surgery in order to reduce the size of the tumor as well as to sterilize the surrounding area. Radiation therapy is also used to a large extent to treat symptoms like pain and bleeding, thus enabling the patient to live a normal life. It can be used along with chemotherapy to increase the effectiveness of the treatment in particular cases. Types of Radiation Therapy...

Brain metastases are diagnosed to be the most common kind of brain tumor found in adults and are known to be a cause of mortality and morbidity in cancer patients. Currently, there are lots of advancements made in treatments, management, and diagnosis of brain metastases. Such kind of advancements includes Magnetic Resonance Imaging that can detect small metastases, stereostatic radiosurgery, and postoperative radiation therapy. Because of this, the majority of patients don’t die because of brain metastases. Brain metastases are commonly seen in lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, and renal cell cancer. A significant rise has been seen in recent years. The reason is that there are advanced tools available for diagnosing brain metastases. Common signs or symptoms associated with brain metastases There are certain signs one can notice and get the indication of brain metastases. Changes in the working of the brain like attention, memory, and reasoning. Mood changes. Start losing co...

In the present time, heart sparing radiation therapy in South Delhi has become a necessity for women who are suffering from ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and stage I, II, and III breast cancer. When radiation treatments are preferred for breast cancer, they can decrease the risk of tumor growth. Well, radiation therapy is a way of lengthening the survival rates as well as increasing the cure rates. At the time of radiation therapy planning, the radiation oncology physician properly monitors the heart tissues that are going to be exposed to radiation beams. This becomes important when women are diagnosed with cancer in the left breast because the heart sits behind it. In case the heart tissue gets exposed to high doses of radiation, the patients become prone to heart disease after the treatment. Luckily, the current modern radiation treatments are highly effective in limiting the radiation amount that heart tissue receives. There is various heart sparing radiation therapy in Delhi t...

Breast cancer treatment is very easy but good results are available only when the test is done at the earliest such as 1st or 2nd stage. Best doctor for breast cancer treatment in Delhi can help with the treatment in the best way so the adverse effect can be less. All the health issues have pre and post effects on the human body and when it comes to breast cancer women should give extra care by consulting best oncologist in Delhi . A few side effects of the human body are as follows-    Fatigue - This is the most common risk of this problem, in which the woman feels very tired. This happens due to the weakening of the cells present in the body as it affects physical ability. Headache - Some women also complain of headaches due to breast cancer. Dental problems - Sometimes after breast cancer, dental problems can also occur. Heart problems - Some women get into heart problems due to breast cancer. Pain in the whole body - Pain in the whole body is a common risk after brea...