Preventive Oncology
Preventive Oncology

Preventive Oncology

Cancer incidence is on an alarming rise. Many environmental factors are held responsible for this increase. Unfortunately, many of these factors, like pollutants in atmosphere, soil and water and background radiation are beyond our power to avoid altogether.

Procedures & Treatments

Adopting healthy life style practices like complete abstinence from the use of tobacco and alcohol, avoidance of excess meat, processed foods and animal fat containing diet, inclusion of more of fruits and vegetables and regular exercises are all important steps in the direction of a cancer free living. Some cancer causing viruses may be kept away by vaccination.

Certain individuals may be recognised to have high risk of some cancers, based on strong family history and genetic testings. These individuals may go for frequent screening tests, and in extreme situations, even removal of a normal organ at risk of developing future cancer, as Angelina Jolie did by removing her normal breasts.

Role of hormonotherapy and oral contraceptives in breast cancer?

Role of hormone replacement therapy and oral contraceptives in breast cancer? Dr. E. Grace Shirley (Consultant Radiation Oncologist, KIMS Trivandrum) explains hormone replacement therapy and oral contraceptives increase the risk of developing breast cance

Patient Testimonials

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Trusted Care, Global Reach: Landry’s Testimonial from Madagascar

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Gastroenterology

Overcoming Severe GI Bleeding: Mr. M. Ayyathurai's Inspiring Recovery at KIMSHEALTH, Nagercoil

Meet Mr. M. Ayyathurai, who successfully overcame severe GI bleeding with the de...

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General Medicine

Patient Testimonials