Sohana Hospital Mohali

  During Cancer Awareness Month , hospitals and healthcare institutions across the world highlight the importance of early detection, screening, and timely treatment. At Sohana Hospital, awareness is not limited to campaigns or symbolic gestures. Instead, it is often seen in the quiet, emotional moments inside consultation rooms in hesitant voices, worried expressions, and a question that oncologists hear repeatedly: “Doctor, I’m afraid to do a biopsy. What if it spreads cancer?”   According to Dr. Nitish Garg, Consultant Medical Oncology at the hospital, this fear is one of the most common concerns patients bring to their appointments. The word biopsy can sound intimidating, but really it just involves inserting a needle or performing a small surgical intervention to obtain tissue from a suspicious lump or lesion. For many patients, the idea of physically disturbing a tumor creates anxiety, followed by the stressful wait for diagnostic results. However, oncologists emphas...

  Dr. Sonia Dhaka, Consultant Medical Oncology,Sohana Hospital Mohali   As an oncologist, I've seen the devastating impact of cancer on individuals and families. But what if I told you that many cases of cancer can be prevented through simple lifestyle changes? The World Health Organization estimates that nearly one-third of cancers can be prevented through healthy eating, maintaining a healthy weight, and regular physical activity.   The Indian Council of Medical Research has highlighted the growing link between obesity, processed foods, and rising rates of colorectal, breast, and oral cancers in India. It's not about blaming individuals for their food choices, but about raising awareness and empowering people to make informed decisions.   During my years as a senior resident at Delhi State Cancer Institute, I noticed a pattern among patients with cancer, many had a diet rich in processed meats, refined flour snacks, and sugary drinks, and low in fruits,...

  Dr. Kanika Sharma,Medical Oncologist at Sohana Hospital, Mohali   You may be the person who keeps everything running smoothly. You manage your home, meet deadlines at work, care for aging parents, help children with their homework, remember every birthday in the family, and make sure everyone else is taken care of. Yet in the middle of all these responsibilities, your own health often slips to the bottom of the priority list.   But here is the difficult truth I have learned after more than a decade as a medical oncologist in India: cancer does not pause for your responsibilities. It does not wait until your children grow older or until life becomes less demanding. Every week, I meet women who tell me the same thing: “I was planning to get checked, but something more urgent came up.” What many of them realize too late is that nothing is more important than protecting your life.   Today, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India. At th...

  Robotic Bariatric Surgery is a surgical procedure for weight loss surgery that is performed with the assistance of a robot, specifically the da Vinci system. Many people mistakenly believe that the robot does all the work without the surgeon's involvement. However, the surgeon uses the remote-controlled robotic arms to do all the work. The robot's arms are designed to mirror the motions of the surgeon's hands and are operated through remote control. In this article, we will discuss in detail about robotic bariatric surgery.   What is the process of Robotic Bariatric Surgery? Robotic-assisted bariatric surgery begins with very small keyhole incisions in the abdominal area. The surgeon will make three small incisions where he or she will insert robotic instruments and a very sophisticated 3D high-definition camera. The surgeon will sit at a console while controlling the robotic arms. The surgeon will be using the following to control the robotic arms:  Magnification, fac...

  While the kidneys are essential for overall health, their ability to function efficiently and properly may quickly decline with time or due to several other factors. Early detection of kidney disease can help prevent chronic kidney disease from developing and provide the opportunity to begin treatment early. Therefore, look out for these 10 Kidney disease symptoms India that indicate you may be experiencing a kidney issue or problem:   Alterations in Urinary Patterns If you see a sudden increase or decrease in your urine output, notice any foamy urine, very pale or deep yellow colored urine, please abnormally large urine volumes, please go see a doctor. Presence of Blood in Urine Even just a trace of blood in the urine is an alarming subject matter. Your urine could look pinkish or red in color, or dark, like cola color. Blood in the urine could come from kidney infections or the formation of kidney stones; however, it can indicate even more serious kidney diseases. Swellin...

  A hernia occurs when your internal organs push through either a weakened muscle tissue or other weak areas of your body, creating discomfort, swelling, and pain. Traditionally, there were only two options for the treatment of hernias: either through the standard open surgical method or through laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. Recently, though, robotic surgery has become a new option for patients with hernia problems because of its advantages over traditional methods, such as greater accuracy, significantly less postoperative pain, and shorter recovery times. To determine if robotic hernia repair is right for you, continue reading to learn more, backed by hernia repair specialist . Who Can Have Robotic Hernia Repair? Robotic hernia repairs can be performed on the majority of individuals diagnosed with: An inguinal hernia (groin area) A ventral or incisional hernia An umbilical hernia A recurrent hernia after having had surgery in the past If you are overweight, diabetic, or have ve...