If you were to be diagnosed with cancer, how do you think you would feel? It would depend on the stage of cancer of course, but there’s a good chance that no matter the details, the word “cancer” would make the diagnosis much more frightening. Frightening enough, in fact, to do you as much harm, or more, than the disease itself.

There has been a lot of progress in medical science and more options now available than there were even 5 years ago. Today doctors better understand how to find many cancers in the early stages. They also have more treatments to try if one doesn’t work.

Dr Balaji Ramani, Senior Consultant, Oncology, at MGM Cancer Institute & MGM Healthcare clarifies the doubts about cancer which usually people have. MGM Cancer Institute is a dedicated cancer care facility which aims to provide cutting edge, evidence-based treatment for cancer that redefines modern-day medication.

It seems that almost every dietary habit has at some point been linked to an increased risk of cancer. In recent years, the idea has emerged that drinking very hot beverages like coffee and tea could contribute to esophageal cancer.

Years old theory states that hot liquids such as coffee or tea could destroy the inner lining of the esophagus, requiring the cells to continually regenerate. But how far is it correct? Should we stop starting out day with the sip of hot tea/coffee.

Let’s find the truth with our expert Dr Sivaram Ganesamoni, Senior Consultant, Oncology, MGM Cancer Institute. Learn from him that how hot beverages can\cannot affect our oral cavity.

Lung cancer is one of the commonest cancers and cause of cancer related deaths all over the world. Cancer can grow in your body for a long time — years — before you know it’s there. Lung cancer often doesn’t cause symptoms in early stages. While there are many factors that can increase your risk of lung cancer, smoking any kind of tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars or pipes is the biggest single risk factor. The treatment will depend on the type of lung cancer you have, where it is, how far it’s spread and many other factors.