Dr Suman Das

5 simple things that can help you get good treatment after being diagnosed with a deadly disease.

Don’t Get Depressed

Hearing the word cancer is definitely a scary thing but we need to face the situation and fight it out. Anyone walking on road has got equal chance of getting an accident but that does not mean we should stop walking rather when such situation comes we get more alert and act bravely. Getting depressed and becoming aloof will worsen things rather we should be brave and face the situation. “Cancer is a mind game only brave people win over it”.

Don’t Take opinion from others on treatment of cancer

On diagnosis of cancer people speak to other friends and relatives. Reason may be we want to take opinion so that we can get some idea how to go about for the treatment.

People are not really aware about the recent advancements of treatment. They often misguides the patient and his family.

Don’t rush rather be cool and decide

Commonly people suggest “U have Cancer, Run To Mumbai and u get cured”.

Cities that provide specialized cancer care with latest technology and well trained people may be available nearby. U need to find out the best place where doctors practice evidence based  treatment and get treated there. Logistics are very important as cancer treatment is carried out over a months together.

Take a second opinion but multiple opinion is dangerous:

Asking for opinions on the internet
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Advise from people who underwent cancer treatment can help. Listen to their true stories and up your moral to fight the disease but not how to cure it. For the option of chemotherapy , Surgery or Radiotherapy specialized doctors can help.

 

Don’t Google that Phrase

When we google regarding Cancer a lot of things will come and it will be difficult to comprehend the contents and will leave you confused. Google can definitely increase your knowledge but will not be sufficient to apply it on your patient. U may frame your queries and talk to your doctor regarding the disease and its treatment.

KNOW PAIN KNOW GAIN

Talk to Your Oncologist about the effect and side effects of cancer treatment.

 

 

Dr Suman Das

Oncologist by profession, Amatuer Photographer, Tennis enthusiast, Vizag Runner, Spartan Cyclist, Blogger Dil se and a Traveller

9 Comments

  • Sanjay Nirmal
    July 13, 2016

    Liked it. Found quite informative. Thanks for sharing awareness.

  • S.K.Mishra
    July 20, 2016

    Thanks Sir,
    Valuable information. I really liked these.

    S.K.Mishra

  • s k nair
    July 27, 2016

    that was really good.

    • admin
      July 27, 2016

      Thanks plz do share with your friends

  • prasanth singu
    July 9, 2017

    impresive good not only patient family members should know and act accordingly

  • Capt. Pritam Mohanty
    July 9, 2017

    Very informative and absolutely relevant tips put across in a simple comprehensible and user friendly way!

  • Dr Sarat
    July 9, 2017

    Very informative Dr Suman

  • Dr tanuja
    July 10, 2017

    Gd one .quite informative

  • Nityanand
    July 10, 2017

    Sir, I sincerely appreciate the pains u are taking to educate people.