HCG Podcast - Know It To Beat It
by HCG Oncology
"“Know It to Beat It”. Yes. The best strategy to beat your opponents is to know them well. The opponent we are talking about is cancer. Cancer can happen to anyone. However, with awareness and right measures, its risk can be reduced. In this launching episode of “Know It to Beat It”, Dr US Vishal Rao from HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore talks about the importance of cancer awareness.Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each cancer case is diligently looked at, to ensure that the patient receives the right treat
Episodes
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Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer - Dr. Krithika Murugan
Hormonal therapy is a unique and extremely effective way of targeting breast cancers. While this therapy has been around for a while now, many are not aware of how this treatment works and how it helps in managing breast cancers. In this episode of ‘Know It to Beat It’, Dr Krithika Murugan…
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What is the Connection Between Breast Cancers and Ovarian Cancers - Dr Krithika Murugan
You must already be aware that women who inherit a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene have an increased risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers. How else are breast cancers and ovarian cancers connected? To know more, listen to this episode of 'Know It to Beat It' where Dr Krithika…
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10 Foods to Eat During Cancer Treatment - Dr Esther Sathiaraj
Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy can cause various problems related to eating. However, patients must eat adequately in order to stay strong and complete the treatment successfully. In this latest episode of 'Know It to Beat It', Dr Esther Sathiaraj, Head - Clinical...
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This Cancer is Becoming More Common in Young Adults
Here is a shocking fact: Colorectal cancer cases are gradually increasing among young adults in recent years. In this latest episode of 'Know It to Beat It', Dr Prabhu Nesargikar, Consultant - GI and Peritoneal Oncosurgery, Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Gastroenterology, HCG Cancer Centre,...
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WCD 2022 Special: Can Patients Create Gaps in Their Treatment?
This World Cancer Day, the UICC has given a call to close the care gaps. Care gaps are the inadequacies that stop patients from receiving necessary treatment and achieving better treatment results. Care gaps exist in all major specialities of healthcare, including oncology, and it is important to...
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WCD 2022 Special: What is Your Role in Closing the Care Gaps Seen in Cancer Care?
There are numerous care gaps in cancer care. Not addressing them can lead to serious consequences, which could be poor treatment results, reduced quality of life or even increased treatment costs. In this episode, we have Dr Chandrani Mallik, who is a medical oncologist at HCG EKO Cancer Centre,...
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WCD 2022 Special: What is HCG doing to CLOSE THE CARE GAP?
Since its inception, HCG has left no stone unturned in understanding the factors or care gaps that stop cancer patients from receiving the care that they need and achieving the treatment results that they desire. Over years, we have come up with numerous strategies to bridge those care gaps. In...
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Doctorpreneur Dr BS Ajaikumar Talks About the Best Way to Treat Cancer
Being diagnosed with cancer is overwhelming; however, what's more overwhelming is the task of finding the right doctor who can treat it properly. Now, who is the right doctor? The one with the education from top-class institutes or the one who uses advanced technology? Or, is it the one with…
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Know What's True About Cancer With Medical Oncologist Dr Sateesh
Cancer is one subject that is surrounded by more myths than facts. Having cancer or not, it is essential for each one of us to stay away from these myths. This is one of our many myth-buster episodes where we will be debunking various myths that are associated with cancers. In our latest episode…
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Receiving Chemotherapy as an Outpatient at Day Care Centres
The latest episode of Know It to Beat It by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care is lives. In this episode, Dr Smitha Saldanha, consultant – Medical Oncology at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, talks about the important aspects associated with receiving chemotherapy at day care centres. She talks…
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Panel discussion - Not All Breast Lumps are Cancerous
I am healthy; should I worry about breast lumps? Whom should I go to if I find lumps in my breast? I have a lump in my breast; does that mean I have cancer? Many women have a lot of questions about breast lumps - unfortunately, not many know whom to ask or where to go. This Breast Cancer…
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"Why Me? Why Did 'it' Choose Me?" - Part II - Let's Hear From Dr Smitha Saldanha...
"Of all, why me? Why did 'it' pick me? Is it possible that I should have been more cautious? Did I have a chance to prevent 'it'?" - she thinks... Maybe, yes. 'It' is something that you can avoid. However, unfortunately, that is not always the case - it was too late for her. Were there any…
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"Why Me? Why Did 'it' Choose Me?" - Part I - Let's Hear From Dr Krithika Murugan...
"Why me? Of all, why did 'it' choose me? Should I have been a little more careful? Maybe... Yes, I should've been careful." - she thinks... 'It' is something you can avoid. More often than not, 'it' gives you many chances to rethink your choices, and do what is right. But how many take these...
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Decoding Cancer with Dr Deepanjali Adulkar
Can I eat sugar if I have cancer? Is cancer contagious? Does stress worsen my cancer? Will treatment worsen my cancer? Questions around cancers are many, and so are the myths. Therefore, decoding cancer is something that we should seriously consider. In this latest episode of 'Know It To Beat It'...
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A Comprehensive Guide To Cervical Cancer
In this episode of ‘Gynecologic Oncology Out Loud’ by HCG The Specialist In Cancer Care, we are taking a detailed look at cervical cancer. Listen to Dr. Chandrani Mallik from HCG EKO Cancer Centre to understand the signs, symptoms and risk factors involved with cervical cancer.
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A Comprehensive Guide To Vaginal Cancer
In this episode of ‘Gynecologic Oncology Out Loud’ by HCG The Specialist In Cancer Care, we are taking a detailed look at vaginal cancer. Listen to Dr Shyam Shrivastava from HCG cancer center , Mumbai to understand the signs, symptoms and risk factors involved with vaginal cancer.
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Best Treatment For Gynecologic Cancers
In this episode of ‘Gynecologic Oncology Out Loud’ by HCG The Specialist In Cancer Care, we will take you through the major treatment options for gynecologic cancers. This will give you a comprehensive idea of what treatment options are out there. Listen to Dr Ajay Mehta from HCG NCHRI Cancer...
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A Comprehensive Guide To Vulvar Cancer
In this episode of ‘Gynecologic Oncology Out Loud’ by HCG The Specialist In Cancer Care, we are taking a detailed look at vulvar cancer. Listen to Dr Upasna Saxena from HCG center, mumbai to understand the signs, symptoms and risk factors involved with vulvar cancer.
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Understanding The Difference Between Gynecologic Oncologist and a Gynaecologist
In this episode of ‘Gynecologic Oncology Out Loud’ by HCG The Specialist In Cancer Care, we are understanding the difference between a gynecologist, an obstetrician and a Gynecologic Oncologist so you know who to consult when. Listen to Dr Abhilasha Narayan from HCG Cancer center , Bangalore to...
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All You Need To Know About Gynecologic Oncology Out Loud Campaign
In the first episode of ‘Gynecologic Oncology Out Loud’ by HCG The Specialist In Cancer Care, we are raising awareness about gynecologic cancers to promote early detections and outcomes. Listen to Dr Nisha Buchade from HCG cancer center, Bangalore talk about gynecologic cancer and its various…
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Cancer Mythbusters in Bengali - Episode 3
In this latest episode of 'Cancer Mythbusters in Bengali' series by ‘HCG - Know It To Beat It’, learn about the common myths associated with prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that forms in the prostate. The prostate is a gland located below the bladder and in front of the…
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Cancer Mythbusters in Bengali - Episode 2
In this latest episode of 'Cancer Mythbusters in Bengali' series of ‘HCG - Know It To Beat It’, learn about the common myths associated with chemotherapy. Chemotherapy has been the pillar of cancer treatment. Over time, newer treatments have emerged and a few new-age approaches have made...
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Cancer Mythbusters in Bengali - Episode 4
In the latest 'Cancer Mythbusters in Bengali' series of “HCG - Know it to Beat It”, we are talking about myths associated with cancer and bust them so you are aware of the signs that you need to be worried about and the signs you may not have to worry about. In this new episode, Dr Chandrani...
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Cancer Mythbusters in Bengali - Episode 1
Cancer is complicated and it gets more complicated in the modern world that we live in where facts and myths can be easily confused. Here's our new series ‘Cancer Mythbusters in Bengali’ to help you separate facts from myths with ease.
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Mythbusters prostate cancer
In this latest episode of ‘Know It To Beat It’ by HCG The Specialist In Cancer Care, learn about the common myths associated with prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that arises in the prostate. The prostate is a gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum in…
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Happy Independence Day
The people of India have awoken to the greatest threat to our nation - COVID-19. Let us come together and regain our freedom from the pandemic Wishing you all a very happy #IndependenceDay #HCGCancerCentre #TogetherToWin
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Electrochemotherapy: Novel Approach to Deliver Chemo Drugs to the Tumours - Dr Radheshyam Naik
The limited ability of a few chemo drugs to enter the cancer cells and attack them is one of the reasons why chemotherapy doesn’t work in a few cases. Electrochemotherapy could be the answer to this stumbling block. Listen to this latest episode of Know It to Beat It by HCG – the Specialist in...
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Head and Neck Cancers Are Easily Preventable - Dr Prashant Pawar (Marathi)
Studies show that approximately 85 percent of head and neck cancers are caused due to tobacco use, and 75 percent of head and neck cancers are associated with a combination of tobacco and alcohol use. These numbers imply that head and neck cancers are lifestyle-based and are easily preventable.…
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60% of the World’s Head and Neck Cancer Cases Are in India! Here's How You Can Prevent Them. - Dr. Yash Mathur
60% of the World’s Head and Neck Cancer cases are in India. These cancers are common among both men and women. Although the numbers are high, there are a few preventive measures that can help you reduce the risk of developing these cancers. Listen to this latest episode of “Know It To Beat It” by...
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"Hardwork Always Pays", Says Dr Shyam Kishore Shrivastava - Doctors' Day 2021 Special Episode
It was because of his mother that Dr Shyam Kishore Shrivastava decided to enter the medical field. During this light interview session, Dr Shrivastava spilled the beans on the career that he had planned for himself, his college days, his love for music, etc. A firm believer of Almighty and one of...
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Did You Know That Dr Aftab Alam Ansari was a Campus-Famous Photographer? - Doctors' Day 2021 Special Episode
We all know that an apple a day keeps a doctor away. But here is an interesting story of how pomegranates and oranges gave us one of the finest oncologists. During a quick chat with Ranchi's famous radiation oncologist, Dr Aftab Alam Ansari, we got a glimpse of how his childhood was, his passion...
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Why Did Dr Amitesh Anand Meet Actor Emraan Hashmi? - Doctors' Day 2021 Special Episode
Dr Amitesh Anand is known for a lot of things, and his compassion is one of them. During a fun conversation with Dr Amitesh Anand, we got to know some interesting things about his childhood, college days and his life as an oncologist. Click on the play button to listen to Dr Amitesh's experiences...
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Dr Chandrani Mallik Talks About the Noble Profession of Being a Doctor - Doctors' Day 2021 Special Episode
"Nothing makes me happier than listening to my patients say that they are getting better," says Dr Chandrani Mallik of HCG EKO Cancer Centre, Kolkata. She also spoke about the violence against doctors in recent times and how it should not demotivate the budding doctors. During this quick...
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Dr s k Bala is Not Just a Skilled Surgical Oncologist - Doctors' Day 2021 Special Episode
For the Doctors' Day Special Episode, Dr S K Bala, a surgical oncologist from HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata, joined us for the special interview "The Lighter Side of Being an Oncologist" Throughout the episode, Dr Bala talks about his college memories, his experiences with patients, his methods to...
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This Song of Aamir Khan is Dr Imran's Favourite! - Doctors' Day 2021 Special Episode
Dr Imran from Ranchi's HCG Abdur Razzaque Ansari Cancer Hospital says that he would have become a cricketer, if not an anesthesiologist! And it does not end here. He spilled the beans on his pre-medicine days, hostel experience, his love for sports, and that one song from many years ago, which is...
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Dr Mahesh Bandemegal's Secret for Perfect Work-Life Balance - Doctors' Day 2021 Special Episode
Here is something that not many know: Dr Mahesh Bandemegal is an ardent Sridevi fan. It is not just this. In a quick fun interaction with Dr Prabhu, Dr Mahesh shared quite a few things from his pre-medicine days starting from his studies to his participation in various cultural activities. He…
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Dr Belliappa Has a State Record That Stood for 32 Years! - Doctors' Day 2021 Special Episode
Dr Belliappa created a state record, which was broken by none other than his son - that too after 32 years. During the light-hearted interaction that we had with Dr Belliappa, one of our senior radiation oncologists, we got to learn some interesting things about his life. Still wondering what…
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What Would Have Dr Shekar Patil Become if Not an Oncologist? - Doctors' Day 2021 Special Episode
Dr Shekar Patil is one of the busiest and experienced oncologists in the city. During the little interaction that we had with him, he shared about his childhood, the importance of having a stable work-life balance, his favourite actors, cultural differences seen in North Karnataka and Bengaluru,...
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Take Your 'Mukna Kangjei' Lessons from Senior Oncologist Dr T M Singh - Doctors' Day 2021 Special Episode
Did you know that Ranchi's senior radiation oncologist Dr T M Singh was once a 'Mukna Kangjei' winner? Dr T M Singh talks about his brief stint in sports from his MBBS days and how it improved his teamwork skills. You can also listen to him talking about how his profession as an oncologist has...
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A Trained Dancer and Paediatric Oncologist Dr Rasmi Speaks Her Mind - Doctors' Day 2021 Special Episode
"I am an accidental oncologist", says Dr Rasmi from HCG Ramaiah Cancer Centre. A trained dancer and paediatric oncologist, Dr Rasmi talks about how she initially wanted to be a surgeon, and what made her become a paediatric oncologist eventually. She also recounts a few experiences as an…
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Dr Indoo Ammbulkar Wanted to Be a Cardiologist - Doctors' Day 2021 Special Episode
Dr Indoo Ammbulkar wanted to be a Cardiologist during her MD days. So, what made her choose oncology instead? Tap on the play button now, to know why. Throughout the episode, she recounts a few funny, heart-warming experiences that she has had as an oncologist along with a valuable message for...
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Men’s Health Week Special Episode: Common Cancers Among Men and Their Prevention
The latest episode of Know It To Beat It by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care is live. Listen to this Men’s Health Week Special episode to learn about 6 cancer types that are more common among men, the risk factors and the screening tests that helps in their early detection. This episode also...
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Hope Diaries- Episode 2
Hope diaries: episode 2 is all about Ms Gouri Sinha's breast cancer treatment journey. She talks about how during times like these, people around you play a pivotal role in your life and stresses on the importance of having a strong support system while battling cancer. "In my case, there were…
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Hope Diaries- Episode 1
When you are diagnosed with cancer, you have two choices – to be a worrier or to be a warrior. Know It To Beat It by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care is bringing a new series “Hope Diaries”. Through hope diaries, we will be telling you the stories of those brave fighters who chose not to give…
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World No Tobacco Day – Special Episode
The latest episode of Know It To Beat It by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care is live. The dangers of tobacco consumption are known to all – yet we see the numbers of tobacco users skyrocketing every year. We, at HCG, believe that awareness plays a critical role in preventing one’s cancer risk....
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Cancer Surgery and Diet – Dr Esther Sathiaraj, Head – clinical nutrition and dietetics
Dr Esther Sathiaraj, head – clinical nutrition and dietetics from HCG Cancer Centre is back with another interesting episode of “Know It To Beat It” on the importance of preparing cancer patients for their treatment through diet. She talks about the importance of receiving diet counselling at...
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Mythbusters (Episode 2) - Relation between Genetics, Cancer and Cancer-Risks
Myths, myths and myths. That’s what rules in the cancer world. It sometimes can be as deadly as the condition itself. In this latest episode of ‘Know It To Beat It’ by HCG - The Specialist in Cancer Care, Dr Mithua Ghosh, Director and Head - Clinical Diagnostics, Strand Life Sciences will debunk…
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Hormone Therapy for Cancer (Bengali)- Dr. Chandrani Mallik
In the latest episode of “Know It To Beat It” by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care, Dr. Chandrani Mallik from HCG EKO Cancer Centre, Kolkata, will be talking about treating cancers with hormone therapy. She stresses on the importance of personalised treatments for cancers. Dr. Chandrani Mallik...
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Immunotherapy (Bengali)- Dr. Chandrani Mallik
In the latest episode of “Know It To Beat It” by HCG – the Specialist in Cancer Care, Dr. Chandrani Mallik, medical oncologist at HCG EKO Cancer Centre Kolkata extensively talks about treating cancers with immunotherapy. She covers everything from the meaning of immunotherapy to the types to the...
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"“Know It to Beat It”. Yes. The best strategy to beat your opponents is to know them well. The opponent we are talking about is cancer. Cancer can happen to anyone. However, with awareness and right measures, its risk can be reduced. In this launching episode of “Know It to Beat It”, Dr US Vishal Rao from HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore talks about the importance of cancer awareness.Early detection and timely intervention still remain the best way to beat cancer. Our multidisciplinary team ensures that each cancer case is diligently looked at, to ensure that the patient receives the right treat
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