Posts by Dr. Ashwani Kumar Sachdeva

Dr. Ashwani Kumar Sachdeva is a distinguished oncologist based in Chandigarh with over a decade of experience in various oncological surgeries. His extensive expertise covers cancers across multiple systems, including Head & Neck, Breast, Thoracic, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary, Colorectal, Gynecological, Genitourinary, and Soft Tissue & Bone. Dr. Sachdeva is also proficient in advanced minimally invasive techniques, such as Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Thoracoscopic Surgery, and Robotic Surgery. Currently, he is associated with hospitalanddoctors.com and has gained recognition as an esteemed medical writer, where he continues to share his knowledge and insights with the broader medical community.

Stomach cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Survival Rates

Stomach cancer (0r Gastric Cancer) is abnormal growth and uncontrolled division of cells involving the inner lining of the stomach. Stomach is a part of the upper digestive tract which helps in digestion of food. Stomach is divided into different parts which include fundus, body and Antrum region. Cancer can occur in any part of […]

Gall Bladder Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Survival rates

Gall bladder cancer is the abnormal growth of cells occurring in the Gall bladder. It is a pear-shaped organ present below the liver and its function is associated with the storage of bile. The gall bladder cancer is a rare type of cancer worldwide but its incidence is high in India, especially in northern and […]

Uterine cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Survival Rates

Uterine cancer arises from the uterus. It is two main types, One arising from the inner lining of the uterus (called endometrium) is Endometrial cancer, which is the most common type constituting about 95% of uterine cancer. The second arises from the muscle layer (myometrium) and is referred to as Uterine sarcomas. Uterine cancer Causes […]

Immunotherapy: Uses, Types, Side effects, success rates

Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment over the last few decades. Unlike traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which directly target cancer cells, immunotherapy works by boosting the body’s natural defenses to identify and destroy cancer cells more effectively. The concept of harnessing the immune system to fight cancer was first proposed by William Coley, […]

Breast Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Survival Rates

Breast cancer arises in the milk producing ducts or lobules of the breast. Females are most commonly affected by breast cancer, although it can affect the male breast also rarely. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among females worldwide and is also the 5th most common cause of cancer deaths. Breast Cancer Causes Breast […]

Liver Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Survival Rates

Primary Liver cancer is the growth of abnormal cancer cells starting in the liver tissue. Cancer which originated in other organs and has spread to the liver through blood is not considered liver cancer but is considered as metastasis. Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of primary liver cancer. Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma and Hepatoblastoma are […]

Cervical Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Survival Rate

Cervical cancer arises in the cervix. It is a narrow part of the uterus which connects the body of the uterus with the vagina. It develops slowly over many years progressing from dysplasia (precancerous condition) into cancer if not removed or destroyed in time. cervix cancer is one of the most common cancers in females. […]

Lung cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Survival Rate

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths among both men and women worldwide. it usually present in late stages as it is often undetected in early stage. Knowing about lung cancer can help you detect the disease early and thus improve the treatment outcomes. Lung Cancer Symptoms Depending on the stage of […]

Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Survival rate

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. It is an abnormal growth of cells arising from the colon (large intestine) and rectum. Colorectal cancer symptoms Recognizing the symptoms of colorectal cancer is crucial for early detection and treatment. Here, we’ll discuss these symptoms in simple language to help you understand what to […]

Cancer: Symptoms, Stages, Types and Treatment

In this Article we will read about various aspects cancer, Mainly Its Symptoms and Treatment. Cancer Symptoms Cancer refers to a group of diseases in which abnormal cells grow and spread out of control in the body. Cancer symptoms can vary greatly depending on the type, location, and stage of cancer. Common signs and symptoms […]