CANCER – Dr Purvi Kutty – Child Oncologist – Pediatric Cancer | Navi Mumbai

DOES SURVIVING CANCER SHORTEN LIFE EXPECTANCY

Purvi-Kutty — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:52:08 +0000

Surviving Cancer Life expectancy difference between childhood cancer survivors and children without a history of cancer has narrowed over the years with recent advances in field of pediatric oncology .

CANCER LATE EFFECTS

Purvi-Kutty — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 14:01:20 +0000

Problems related to treatment of cancer that occur or persist after surviving cancer are known as “ Late Effects “. The potential late effects are emotional problems, growth , development and hormonal problems, fertility issues , secondary organ dysfunction , second cancers , transfusion transmitted infections . If late effects occur , recognising them EARLY help gives a best chance of offering treatment . Hence the need of a continuous long term follow up programme .

PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS

Purvi-Kutty — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:20:11 +0000

The diagnosis of cancer by psychological effects , prolonged treatment and fear of it coming back can lead to many psychological effects like post traumatic stress disorders , sleep disorders, anxiety , depression , body dysmorphic disorders , academic difficulties, peer relation difficulties more so in teenagers . Also over protection on part of the parent leads to a lack of independence and obesity issues in young kids .