Dr. Prathyush V

Oral Cancer

Cancer arising from the mouth is called oral cancer. These include cancers of the lips, tongue, floor of the mouth and hard and soft palate. Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers seen in India. It is caused mainly by tobacco consumption either in the form of: Smoke – Cigarettes, b... Read More

Lung Cancer

First step is to make you feel better... When diagnosed with cancer inital thoughts Read More

Leukaemia (Blood Cancer)

Blood is made up of 3 primary types of cells called Red blood cells, White blood cells and Platelets. While the red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to various parts of the body, the white blood cells central role is in fighting infections. Platelet cells primary function is to control bleeding.  Read More

Colon & Rectal (Colorectal) Cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the development of cancer from the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine). Those having family history have a greater risk of disease. Family history is present for about 20% of all cases. Read More

Oesophageal Cancer

It is cancer arising from the esophagus -the food pipe that runs between the throat and the stomach. Here, cancer arises from the epithelium lining the esophagus. Most esophageal cancers are two types. One, Squamous-cell carcinoma (SCC) mostly involving upper two-thirds and associated with tobacco and alcohol consumption. Two, Adenocarcinomas (AC) often asso... Read More

Gall Bladder (Cholangio) Cancer

Gall bladder cancers arise from the mucosal lining of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small pouch-like organ that sits just under the liver.  Therefore, it is always advised to see ... Read More

Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer

The endometrium is the womb in common terms. When there is an abnormal growth of malignant cells in the endometrium, it may form cancers. One of the main causative agents for endometrial cance... Read More

Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer

Kidney cancers are those arising in the lining of the tubules of the kidney, which are small tubes that transport urine. In adults, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type responsible for nearly 90–95% of cases. Read More

Thyroid Cancers

Thyroid cancer arises from the tissues of the thyroid gland. This gland is located in the front of the neck and regulates hormones in the body. There are five main types of thyroid cancers. Papillary, follicular and hurthle cell carcinomas are called differentiated thyroid cancers. Other types are medullary carcinoma and anaplastic thyroid cancers. Read More

Lymphoma

  What is Lymphoma? Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer wherein there is an unregulated production of a kind of white blood cells called lymphocytes. These abnormal lymphocytes, instead of undergoi... Read More

Prostate Cancer

Prostate with the seminal vesicle is a part of the male reproductive system. It has the shape of a walnut. The prostate is situated below the urinary bladder and in front of the rectum in the male pelvis. It provides nourishment for the sperms. Prostate c... Read More

Melanoma

Melanoma is one kind of skin cancer which arises from the melanocytes of the skin. These are cells responsible for the production of the pigment melanin that gives skin its colour. Melanoma usually occurs in the skin, called cutaneous melanomas but can rarely occur in the mouth, bowels or eyes called mucosal melanomas. It can appear at any place but the most common locations in males b... Read More