1. Breastfeeding Week: 10 Common Breastfeeding Myths Every New Mother Should Know
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Why the first hour after birth is crucial for breastfeeding
Low milk supply: Causes, myths, and evidence-based solutions
Pain during breastfeeding: When is it normal and when should a mother seek help?
Breastfeeding after returning to work: Practical tips for working mothers
Breastfeeding twins: Practical tips for new parents
Can mothers with diabetes or thyroid disorders breastfeed?
2. Lung Cancer Is Not Just a Smoker’s Disease – Expert
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Major risk factors for lung cancer
Lung cancer is increasing among non-smokers, especially women
Persistent cough or something more serious? Warning signs of lung cancer
Can lung cancer be prevented? What doctors want people to know
3. Scarless Robotic Cancer Surgery Offers New Hope for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
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Advanced robotic surgery enables the treatment of selected cancers without visible facial scars.
Robotic scarless surgery is transforming the treatment of selected head and neck cancers by removing tumours through the mouth without external facial or neck incisions. This minimally invasive approach may help preserve speech, swallowing and appearance while reducing pain and supporting faster recovery.
Suitability for robotic surgery depends on the cancer’s location, size and stage. A detailed evaluation helps identify patients who can benefit from this advanced technique.
Persistent mouth ulcers, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, neck lumps or unexplained weight loss should never be ignored. Early diagnosis remains key to successful treatment.
4. High Calcium Levels Led Doctors to Detect a Rare Thyroid Cancer
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Most people associate thyroid cancer with a noticeable lump in the neck. However, in a rare case treated at Specialty Surgical Oncology Hospital & Research Centre (SSOH), Mumbai, a 70-year-old woman was diagnosed with an uncommon and aggressive form of thyroid cancer after investigations for persistently high calcium levels and worsening kidney function.
The patient’s initial warning signs were persistently high calcium levels and deteriorating kidney function. She was eventually diagnosed with a rare form of primary thyroid lymphoma.
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