Dr. Nagendra Parvataneni

Leading Oncologists in South India

Red meat and cancer – what you need to know

Firstly, one should know what is red meat and processed meat? Let us clear up some definitions. ‘Red’ meat is any meat that’s dark red colour before it is cooked – this obviously means meats like beef, pork and lamb. ‘Processed’ meat is meat that is not sold fresh, but instead has been c...
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about cancer treatment

What to Eat When You Have Cancer?

What you eat is important when you have cancer. There is no single superfood or special diet that can prevent or cure cancer. Rather, a holistic dietary approach is likely to be most beneficial. Your body needs enough calories and nutrients to stay strong when undergoing treatment. But the disease c...
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Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer

As the name suggests, these cancers affect the head and neck areas of the body. The peculiarity of these cancers is that they are easily preventable and highly treatable if caught early. The most common causes are Human papillomavirus (HPV) and alcohol and tobacco use. Here’s more about these canc...
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Colon Cancer

The large intestine or colon is a part of the digestive tract that draws out salt and water from solid waste. This article talks about how to recognize colon cancer, what causes it, and how to prevent and manage it. Causes Usually, the normal body cells follow a pattern of growth, multiplication, an...
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Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in Indian women. Around 14% of cancer in women is due to breast cancer and the percentage is higher in urban cities than in rural India. Early diagnosis and treatment continue to prove crucial in saving lives. Early diagnosis is possible only with r...
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Can you survive lung cancer?

If you or your loved one is recently diagnosed with lung cancer, the first question that may come to your mind is how one can survive lung cancer? Lung cancer is one of the most often diagnosed cancer. Worldwide, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. So, it’s important to unde...
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