Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Centre

हार के आगे जीत   अलवर के रहने वाले सचिन (3वर्ष) को बार-बार बुखार आने और शरीर पर गांठ होने की शिकायत थी। माता-पिता ने स्थानीय अस्पताल में उपचार करवाया लेकिन सचिन की परेशानियां कम नहीं हुई। सचिन के पिता किसी परिजन की सलाह पर सचिन के उपचार के लिए जयपुर के भगवान महवीर कैंसर चिकित्सालय एंव अनुसंधान केन्द्र पहुंचे। चिकित्सालय में डॉ उपेन्द्र शर्मा ने सचिन की जांचे करवाई जिसमें सचिन को रक्त कैंसर (अक्यूट लिम्फोब्लॉस्टिक ल्यूकीमिया-लो रिस्क) होना पाया गया। इसका अनुमानित खर्च लगभग पांच लाख रूपए बताया।  सचिन के परिवार की आर्थिक स्थिति अच्छी नहीं थी। ऐसे में कैंसर के उपचार को वहन करना उनके लिए संभव नहीं था। सचिन के पिता गिरीश को उस समय राहत की सांस मिली जब उन्हें पता चला कि चिकित्सालय में उपचार साध्य रक्त कैंसर के रोगियों को जीवन दान परियोजना के अन्तर्गत निशुल्क उपचार उपलब्ध है। डॉक्टर की अनुशंसा के पश्चात सचिन को परियोजना में पंजीकृत कर उसके उपचार की शुरूआत की गई।  सचिन का लम्बे समय तक उपचार चला, जिस दौरान बच्चे के स्वास्थ्य में कई उतार-चढाव भी आए। नियमित उपचार करवाने...

RISK FACTORS & SYMPTOMS OF PRIMARY BONE CANCER Primary Bone cancers arise from the bones of the body. They may be benign or malignant bone cancer. Benign tumors do not spread to the body while malignant bone tumors have tendency to spread in the other organs of the body. These are also known as bone sarcomas. The cause of bone cancer isn’t exactly known, but there are certain factors that may contribute to or increase a person’s chances of forming abnormal growths in the bone. Abnormal Cellular Growth, Sporadic mutations, germ cell, inheriting a faulty gene are some theories describe the developing bone tumors.         Risk factors for bone cancer: ·          Having a family history of cancer, especially bone cancer. ·          Having received radiation treatment or chemotherapy in the past. ·          Having Paget’s disease...

ORAL CANCER: NOT ALWAYS EASY TO SPOT Don’t wait for oral cancer symptoms to appear. Consult with dentist or ENT specialist for oral and throat cancer screening. If you have any related symptoms, consult with doctor for diagnoses and treatment. Cancers of the oral cavity (including the lips, cheeks, gum and tongue) and the oropharynx (including the soft palate, tonsils and throat) can crop up in a variety of ways and are not always easy to spot. That's a big reason why these cancers often go undiagnosed until the later stages, after they have spread to the lymph nodes in neck. The good news is that even at the later stages, these cancers are treatable. With current treatment advances, survival rates for oral cancers have improved over even a decade ago. In fact, some opharynx cancers have been found to have to survival rates of 80 to 90 percent at three years. And many oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers can be prevented altogether with sensible self-care, healthy l...

भगवान महावीर कैंसर हॉस्पिटल एंड रिसर्च सेंटर में राज्य के चिकित्सा अधिकारी और नर्सिंगकर्मियों के लिए पेलिएटिव केयर विषय पर प्रषिक्षण कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया गया।  छह दिवसीय इस कार्यक्रम का समापन षनिवार को हुआ। कार्यक्रम में चिकित्सालय के पेलिएटिव केयर विभागाध्यक्ष डॉ अंजुम खान जोड और उनकी टीम की ओर से चिकित्सा अधिकारी और नर्सिंगकर्मियों को पेलिएटिव केयर के विभिन्न आयामों का प्रषिक्षण दिया गया। प्रषिक्षण के दौरान पेलिएटिव केयर (गंभीर रोग से ग्रसित रोगियों के दर्द को कम करने वाली चिकित्सा सेवा) का प्रायोगिक प्रषिक्षण भी दिया गया। गौरतलब है कि पेलिएटिव केयर के बारे में जागरूकता लाने के उददेश्य से भारत सरकार की ओर से देशभर में राश्ट्रीय प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया जा रहा है। जिसके तहत राजस्थान में राष्ट्रीय ग्रामीण स्वास्थ मिशन के सानिध्य में भगवान महावीर कैंसर हॉस्पिटल द्वारा राज्य के विभिन्न जिलों के चिकित्सा अधिकारी और नर्सिंग कर्मियों को अलग-अलग चरणों में ट्रेनिंग दी जा रही है। प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम के इस पांचवे चरण में राज्य सरकार सेवारत 32 चिकित्सा अधिकारी और नर्सि...

TOBACCO  MAJOR CAUSE OF 11 LAKHS ANNUAL DEATHS Annually around 70 Lakhs people die globally because of tobacco related cancers & India itself contributes 16% of these deaths. In a Press Conference organized at Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital, Jaipur, Dr Nidhi Patni, HOD-Radiation Oncology shared that on an average 2500 people in India are losing their battle against cancer daily & out of the total cancer patients in India around 45% Males & 17% Females suffer from Tobacco originated Cancers. Medical Oncologist Dr Lalit Mohan Sharma shared that Tobacco in any form, contains various harmful chemicals which affects Human DNA & leads to various Cancers like- Lung Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Stomach and Food Pipe Cancer & Uterus Cancer. People who consume “Gutkha/Chewable Tobacco & even Smoke” are more prone to Mouth Cancer & have symptoms like- Less Mouth opening, change in voice, regular cough & excessive weight reduction. ...

HARMFUL IMPACT OF TOBACCO ON DENTAL HEALTH Tobacco has many ill effects on the health of an individual. Dental health is equally affected with use of tobacco. From dark stains to poor gum health to increased incidence of decay to the more severe effects like oral cancer, has a very detrimental effect on your dental health.  Read on know more about how can be on the dental system.: Gum disease :  Smoking  and other tobacco products can lead to gum  problem  by affecting the attachment of bone and soft tissue to your teeth. More specifically, it appears that smoking   interferes with the normal function of gum tissue cells. This interference makes smokers more susceptible to infections, such as periodontal disease, and also seems to impair blood flow to the gums - which may affect wound healing. Dental decay : The increased amount of bacteria and dryness in the mouth leads to greater incidence of dental decay. Chanc...

Smoking is not just a habit; It’s dangerous product that can lead to a number of health problems. Giving up a tobacco habit can be difficult, but the benefits you’ll receive in return are more than worth it. The following are some of the benefits you may experience after you quit smoking: Lower cancer risk Quitting smoking will prevent new DNA damage from happening and can even help repair the damage that has already been done. Quitting smoking immediately is the best way to lower your risk of getting cancer. Proper healing Quitting smoking will improve blood flow to wounds, allowing important nutrients, minerals, and oxygen to reach the wound and help it heal properly. Stronger immune system When you quit smoking, your immune system is no longer exposed to tar and nicotine. It will become stronger, and you will be less likely to get sick. Smaller belly Quitting smoking will reduce your belly fat and lower your risk of diabetes. If you already have diabet...