Vertex Oncology Dr Giri

💡 Introduction Cancer is a word that shakes every family. The moment doctors say “you might need a biopsy” or “this may be cancer,” fear takes over. In India, most patients go to government hospitals for treatment because of affordability and schemes like Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY , State schemes, and ESI. These are excellent systems that save thousands of lives every year. But here is the harsh truth : Many patients unknowingly lose valuable time by waiting for all tests to be completed before initiating paperwork for schemes or treatment approvals. Cancer does not wait. But patients often do — for scans, biopsies, reports, scheme approvals, doctor appointments, etc. This delay can push a cancer from an early, easily curable stage ― to an advanced stage where treatment becomes longer, costlier, and sometimes less effective. 🕒 Why Early Treatment Matters Cancer multiplies. Every week of delay matters. Research shows that delaying cancer treatment by even 4 weeks can reduce s...

  Quick summary (what helps most) The main routes to cashless cancer care in private hospitals in Karnataka are Ayushman Bharat – Arogya Karnataka (AB-ArK / PM-JAY) administered by Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST) , and some state schemes/relief funds (Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, Vajpayee Arogyasri / Rajiv-type schemes). Large private hospitals are regularly empanelled under AB-ArK/PM-JAY and provide cancer packages (surgery, chemo, radiation, meds) on a cashless basis for eligible beneficiaries. National Health Authority +1 The main schemes you should know Ayushman Bharat – Arogya Karnataka (AB-ArK / PM-JAY) Nationwide scheme (PM-JAY) delivered in Karnataka as Arogya Karnataka; covers many oncology packages (surgery, chemo, radiation, inpatient care) with portability to empanelled hospitals across India. Check package list for oncology procedures and reimbursement rates. National Health Authority +1 Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST) / Arogya Karnataka...

Breast cancer during pregnancy, known as pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC), is a challenge no woman expects to face, yet its recognition and understanding can save lives. Here’s what every woman should know about the risks, warning signs, and treatment options for breast cancer in pregnancy. Understanding the Risks Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in pregnant and postpartum women, occurring in about 1 in 3,000 pregnancies. The risk is higher as more women choose to have children later in life—PABC accounts for almost 7% of all breast cancers in women under 45 years. Family history, genetic mutations (like BRCA), prior chest radiation, and delayed childbearing increase risk. Signs and Symptoms Detecting breast cancer in pregnancy is tricky because normal changes (swelling, lumps) can mask suspicious findings. Watch for: A new or persistent lump in the breast, especially one that does not resolve after two weeks. Unusual changes in breast shape, skin dimpling, or...