Dr Sundaram Pillai

  • The Cancer centers are actively developing guidelines to ensure the continuity of cancer treatments • Treatments might be delayed for those who do not have serious conditions • Alternative treatments are considered for those who otherwise would be getting treatment involving regular conditions • Online consultations are promoted to help cancer patients avoid infection • Tests and screening are postponed for those who have lower risks and priorities are given to cases which cannot be delayed • Cancer healthcare workers are providing regular information on keeping safe and avoiding infection to cancer patients and survivors For cancer patients, the coronavirus is an extra concern and worry. It is understandable that you may be anxious during this time. So it is important to take good care of yourself. If you are experiencing any difficulty to get cancer treatments timely and properly, consult 𝐃𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐢 . Don’t delay your cancer treatments. To...

    The coronavirus or Covid -19 is known to affect the people with low immunity. Since cancer weakens the immunity. Though there is no direct link established for the affects of corona virus on cancer patients, the weekend immunity is the most vulnerable aspect to consider. Even cancer survivors are considered at higher risk than others as the cancer and the treatment might have affected the overall health of the survivor. Initial studies on patients suggested that Lung Cancer patients have the higher risk of getting the coronavirus infection. Any other underlying health condition along with cancer elevates the risk of getting the infection. It thus becomes important that people with active cancer cases should be extremely careful and precautious during this pandemic and should immediately contact their oncologist to report the symptoms. In case of the covid symptoms in cancer survivors, they could opt to talk to regular doctor about the symptoms first. If you are exp...

  • People with active cancer cases should immediately contact their oncologist to report the symptoms • The cancer survivors could opt to talk to regular doctor about the symptoms • Until the conformation, patients should follow regular precautions like maintain social distance, wearing mask, keeping hygiene • Patients must not start to take any medication without prescription • Cancer patients and cancer survivors must also not stop the ongoing cancer medications without informing the oncologist • In all, patients must not panic and keep their diet and lifestyle as regular and normal as possible along with the treatment. If cancer patient has symptoms of coronavirus or feel unwell, then he/she should immediately consult doctor to avoid delay in starting treatment. Consult 𝐃𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐢 for advanced diagnosis and treatments for cancer diseases. To Book an Appointment, Call: + 𝟗𝟏 𝟗𝟑𝟐𝟒𝟔𝟎𝟗𝟕𝟎𝟒 Visit Website: 𝐰𝐰𝐰 . 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧...

  The best risk prevention technique is taking precautions. Here is what doctors around the world are suggesting cancer patients to prevent the infection: • Do not skip medication without informing your doctor • Plan for online regular consultation instead of physical visits • Maintain social distancing and wear a mask in case of physical appointments • Do not take any medication without first informing your doctor • Wash your hands regularly • Avoid going out especially at crowded places • Keep the surroundings around your clean and surfaces sanitized • Keep in regular contact with your doctor People with cancer and their families are worried about the virus, as cancer and its treatment can lower the ability to fight infection. But instead of worrying, they must be more alert and follow doctor’s advice. Consult 𝐃𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐢 for expert advice on successful cancer management. To Book an Appointment, Call: + 𝟗𝟏 𝟗𝟑𝟐𝟒𝟔𝟎𝟗𝟕𝟎𝟒 Visit W...