Dr. Neeraj Goel GI Surgery / GI Oncology, Cancer surgeon in Delhi, GI Surgeon in Delhi

A SURVIVOR or A WARRIOR I Always read, listen, see and use word  CANCER WARRIOR . Is a cancer patient - A SURVIVOR or is he a WARRIOR? One of my patients who had  cancer of pancreas  . I operated him around two years back. He is an ex army. Very vocal and very strong. He recovered well from a major surgery.He has recieved chemotherapy after surgery. Distinctly remember he had some complications after chemotherapy for which he was in intensive care for few weeks. Recovered well with intensive care. It’s always a delight to see your patient standing tall in front of you and surviving two years without disease recurrence. He is same strong, vocal and happy man that he was two years ago. I greeted him and he reciprocated the same. I was going through his reports, which were perfectly fine. Instinctively I told him you are doing good. Please come to our cancer survivor meeting on this date as you will be a big motivation for other patients. Before I could complete my sentence ...

Gastrointestinal Cancer What is gastrointestinal cancer? Gastrointestinal cancer is characterized by the development of cancerous cells in the gastrointestinal system. The organs that may be affected during gastrointestinal cancer include the stomach, pancreas, small intestine, large intestine, colon, liver, rectum, and anus. In 2018, the new cases of  gastrointestinal cancers  were 4.8 million. The number of total deaths occurring throughout the world due to gastrointestinal cancer was 3.4 million.  Gastrointestinal cancer  accounts for almost 26% of the total cancer incidence globally. These cancers also have a share of around 35% in all cancer-related deaths. Early diagnosis helps in the effective management of the disease. What are the various types of gastrointestinal cancer treated in Delhi? Treatment of all types of  gastrointestinal cancers  is available in Delhi. Some of them are: Stomach Cancer :   Stomach cancer is the development of maligna...

Stomach Cancer   Stomach Cancer is one of the malignancies which remain difficult to treat as it spreads fast. So it becomes important that we are aware of it and respond at the earliest to any particular symptoms. What is stomach cancer? When there is uncontrolled growth of cells in your stomach it is known as  stomach cancer . What are the risks factors for development of stomach cancer? There are certain risk factors which can make one person prone to stomach cancers. But that does not mean that any person having risk factors will develop  stomach cancer , similarly also a person without any risk factors can develop cancer. Smoking and alcohol:  these are two major risk factors. Risk of getting cancer increases proportionately to the amount and duration of tobacco or alcohol use Diet:  Non vegetarian diet especially smoked foods increase the risk Obesity:  It is a statistically significant risk factor for the development of stomach cancer H pylori infect...

  Pancreatic Diseases Introduction Pancreas is a vital organ and performs both the exocrine and endocrine functions. Pancreas may have several diseases. There are various causes of pancreatic diseases. Doctor advises to undergo several diagnostic tests to determine the type, cause, and extent of the disease. What Is Pancreas? Pancreas is situated in the abdominal cavity and helps in food metabolism. It is a gland and performs both exocrine and endocrine functions. Due to its exocrine function, it helps in digestion, while its endocrine ability helps in regulating the optimum blood sugar level. The length of the pancreas is about six to eight inches and the shape is like an extended pear. Several organs such as liver, small intestine, and spleen surrounds the pancreas. Pancreas secretes chymotrypsin and trypsin for the digestion of proteins, amylase for the digestion of carbohydrates, and lipase for the digestion of fats. The pancreatic duct carries the enzymes from the pancreas to ...