Early detection saves lives. Know the warning signs, understand the types, and when to seek expert help.
These symptoms don't always mean cancer — but they should never be ignored. Seek a specialist evaluation if you experience any of the following.
Blood in urine, stools, or vomit; unusual vaginal bleeding; easy bruising or bleeding gums.
Losing more than 5 kg within a few weeks without a diet or exercise change.
Fever lasting more than 2 weeks without an obvious infection — common in blood cancers.
Severe tiredness that doesn't improve with rest — especially combined with paleness.
Painless lumps in the neck, armpits, or groin that persist for more than 4 weeks.
Cough lasting more than 3 weeks, especially if accompanied by blood or hoarseness.
Dr. Joshi specialises in all forms of haematological cancers and blood disorders.
Cancer of the blood-forming tissues. Types include ALL, AML, CLL, and CML. Presents with fatigue, frequent infections, and easy bleeding. Highly treatable with chemotherapy.
View treatment →Cancer of the lymphatic system. Includes Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Most common symptom: painless swollen lymph nodes. Excellent response to chemotherapy and targeted therapy.
View treatment →Cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow. Causes bone pain, kidney problems, and anaemia. Managed with novel targeted drugs and chemotherapy.
View treatment →Bone marrow failure causing low counts of all blood cells. Treated with immunosuppressive therapy or bone marrow transplant coordination.
View treatment →Immune thrombocytopenia and other platelet disorders. Causes easy bruising and bleeding. Managed with steroids, IVIG, and newer thrombopoietin agents.
View treatment →Management and chemotherapy for breast cancer, lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, cervical cancer, and other solid tumours in collaboration with surgeons and radiation oncologists.
View treatment →Tobacco is responsible for nearly 40% of all cancers. Quitting at any age significantly reduces risk.
Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains. Limit red meat and processed foods. Stay at a healthy weight.
30 minutes of moderate exercise 5 days a week reduces the risk of colon, breast, and other cancers.
Pap smears, mammograms, and blood tests catch cancers early when they are most treatable. Don't wait for symptoms.
HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer. Hepatitis B vaccine reduces liver cancer risk. Ask your doctor about eligibility.
Don't wait. Early detection makes cancer far more treatable. Contact Dr. Joshi's Cancer Centre today.