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Health News : There’s a common expression that goes — prevention is better than cure. Though clichéd, this wise expression has held true for years, inspiring constructive action to address a problem before it’s too late. The proverb is most commonly used to encourage people to take proactive health measures; by going for regular tests and checkups to identify any potential infections as early as possible. According to a report released by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in 2018, cancer took more than 700,000 lives in India. This whopping number, excludes the over 2,000,000 Indians who continue to live and suffer from the deadly disease. As per ICMR’s estimate, the death toll is expected to rise to 880,000 by 2020. When it comes to cancer amongst women, the number of breast cancer cases are the highest. According to the ministry of health and family welfare, the incidence of breast cancer is 25.8 per 100,000 women and is expected to rise to 35 per 100,000 women in 202...

Business Standard : Doctors at a Coimbatore based hospital have successfully removed an ovarian tumor weighing 33.5kgs. The patient, Vasantha , is an agricultural laborer from Ooty. She ignored the growing size of her stomach as she felt no pain or discomfort but was compelled to take medical help as her abdomen became larger with time and she started experiencing pain. Local surgeons, after conducting necessary tests, concluded that she has an ovarian tumor; however they refused to undertake a surgery citing slim chances of survival for Vasantha. "Pain was the main cause and it was unbearable. I was not able to walk, not able to have proper food and also suffered from breathlessness. Then I finally decided to visit a doctor," said the patient. She got to know about a Coimbatore based hospital, where a team of doctors, including Dr. Senthil Kumar, Dr. Piyush, Dr. Anita, and Dr. Satish Kumar, successfully removed her tumor. After meeting the patient, Dr. Senth...