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Volunteer Program and Activities

The Volunteer Program at the Max Institute of Cancer Care, Lajpat Nagar is a support group of fighters & winners for other fighters & winners & their families and friends. We have talks & discussions on topics of concern & interest to all once a month. These afternoons are also a great opportunity to meet in an informal atmosphere to exchange experiences & to encourage & motivate each other. When the weather is pleasant, we arrange walks to promote the importance of physical exercise. These walks are

Dr. Bhawna Sirohi In Cancer Care / Oncology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 1 min read

10 Facts About Gynecological Cancer

Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in a woman's reproductive organs. While they are often discussed as a group, each gynecologic cancer is unique.

Dr. Kanika Batra Modi In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 4 min read

Excessive Weight Also Known As Obesity

Excessive weight also known as “obesity” is emerging as one of the most important preventable cause of cancer worldwide. Research shows that it may be responsible from anywhere between 3 to 15% of all cancers globally. It is strongly believed that the increasing number of cancers diagnosed in India specially in big cities like Delhi and Mumbai may also be linked to increase in obesity rates.

Dr. Devavrat Arya In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Musculoskeletal Oncology Breast Cancer

Jan 05 , 2026 | 1 min read

Oral Cancer: From Symptoms to Treatment Options

Oral cancer is a growing health concern, with nearly 77,000 new cases diagnosed in India every year, making it one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the country. Early signs such as ulcer that doesn’t heal, a persistent red or white patch, or a lump in the mouth can seem minor, and many people assume these symptoms will go away on their own, but they might indicate the onset of oral cancer. The challenge is that early-stage oral cancer often doesn’t cause severe symptoms, making it even harder to detect. As early detection and timely medical intervention can make a significant difference in treatment outcomes, in this blog, we’ll cover the symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for oral cancer, helping you take proactive steps to safeguard your health. Let’s start with the basics.

Dr. Akshat Malik In Cancer Care / Oncology Head & Neck Oncology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 12 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 12 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 12 min read

What to Eat in Loose Motion - Do's and Dont's

When you have loose motions, the most effective way to return to full health is by changing your diet. There are many foods which can help you to soothe your stomach, but there are some foods that can irritate your stomach. We'll proceed by listing out some of the things that you should and shouldn't do when you have loose motions.

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Mar 21 , 2018 | 12 min read

How Can Squint be Corrected?

Many people think that squint is a permanent condition and cannot be corrected. But the truth is that eyes can be straightened at any age. Commonly known as “Strabismus”, where the eyes are not aligned in the same direction, this can be present only part of the time, in one or alternating between two eyes. The squinting may turn in (converge), turn out (diverge) or sometimes turn up or down.

Max Team In Ophthalmology Eye Care / Ophthalmology

Nov 13 , 2020 | 12 min read

Basic Tips on how you can have a Healthy Living after Cancer?

Exercise is an important part of healthy living. Being physically active during and after cancer treatment helps to: Improve your physical abilities/self esteem Reduce anxiety, depression and fatigue Improve balance and lower risk of falls and broken bones. Keep muscles from wasting due to inactivity Lessen the risk of osteoporosis (weak bones that are more likely to break) Improve heart health Improve blood flow to legs, and lower risk of blood clots. Maintain a healthy weight Make you less dependent on others to do normal activities of daily living. Boost muscle strength and endurance Improves your quality of life.

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 2 min read

COVID Vaccine and Cancer Patients

Cancer patients, especially those who are undergoing the treatment in the form of surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy or any of the combination of the above have weak immune system.

Dr. Bhuvan Chugh In Cancer Care / Oncology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 3 min read

How to Spot Skin Cancer and Prevention of Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. There are various types of skin cancers, but squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma are the three most common types. Signs of skin cancer are evident in the early stage itself. So recognizing those warning signs can improve your prognosis because the lesions are small and restricted to a localized area in their initial stages. So let's read how to spot skin cancer.

Dr. Devavrat Arya In Cancer Care / Oncology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 4 min read

Women Need to Take Care of their Health: Read How!

Cancer is one issue that nobody wants to talk about routinely, perhaps more OPENLY. Sometimes, it seems reasonable to pretend it doesn't exist, or it won't affect you, it's exactly this attitude responsible for year by year increase in cancer rates. Dr. Monisha Gupta, Consultant, Gynae Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh says, Cancer has been tightening its nose across India as recent reports bring to light some really staggering figures. Do you know: About 40% of men and women in Indi

Dr. Monisha Gupta In Cancer Care / Oncology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 4 min read

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