Tummy Tuck Surgery In India At The Most Affordable Costs With Travcure

What is tummy tuck surgery?

Tummy tuck surgery is also referred as abdominoplasty. This surgery is used to remove the excess fat, tissues and skin from the mid and lower areas of the abdomen and tightens the muscles and fascia of the abdominal wall.  The surgery also removes some stretch marks from the patient’s lower abdomen. Tummy tuck surgery is popular after massive weight loss or pregnancy. Many patients have reported improving self-esteem as a result of this procedure. Tummy Tuck surgeries are not a substitute for weight loss. The surgery can be performed for patients who are in good general overall health and with no predisposing chronic medical ailments. Smokers are more susceptible to complications, poor healing, and infections of the surgery.

Candidates for tummy tuck surgery

The ideal candidate for weight loss surgery much fulfills the following criteria:-
·         If the candidate has had a massive weight loss.
·         If the candidate has saggy skin.
·         The candidate should be in good general overall health.
·         The candidate must have realistic expectations post-surgery.
·         The candidate should be physically healthy and active.
·         The candidate should be a non-smoker.
·         The candidate should be ready make changes in the lifestyle and eating habits.

Types of tummy tuck surgery
·         Complete Abdominoplasty: - Incomplete abdominoplasty the surgeon makes incisions one from hip above the pubic area and one in the navel from the surrounding skin. The excess skin is removed and the muscles are tightened.
·         Partial Abdominoplasty: - In a partial abdominoplasty, the surgeon makes a small incision and removes the excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen. The surgeon stretches the Skin to remove the excess skin.
·         Endoscopic tummy tuck: - This type of tummy tuck surgery is recommended to people who have a little abdominal fat and no loose or sagging skin. The procedure includes minimal scarring as it involves extremely small incisions.

Advantages of tummy tuck surgery
·         Tummy tuck surgery will restore a flat tummy.
·         Undergoing Tummy tuck surgery provides more youthful-looking body to the patient.
·         Boosts confidences.
·         Tightens weak muscles.
·         Removes excess skin and fat.
·         Flatten the abdomen.
·         Provides with better postures.

Tummy tuck surgery in India

Tummy tuck is a type of cosmetic surgery. These surgeries are very expensive in western countries. This surgery is available in USA at 8,500 $ in Mexico at 5,000 $ and in Thailand at 4,500, $ whereas tummy tuck surgery is available in India at 3,000 $. World-class medical facilities are available in India at the most affordable costs. Tummy tuck surgeries have ahuge success rate in India due to the availability of the best bariatricsurgeons in India. Many patients from different countries come to India and avail the medical facilities at affordable costs.

Why choose Travcure?

Travcure medical tourism company is one of the emerging medical tourism companies in India. Travcure provides all medical treatments in India at very affordable costs. Travcure also offers tummy tuck surgeries in India at very low costs.  Tummy tuck surgery can also be combined with various other cosmetic surgeries such as breast lift or liposuction. Package of these surgeries is available with Travcure at the most economical costs. A wide range of services can also be accessed at Travcure by the patients. Travcure offers assistance to patient’s right from their arrival to departure. Food, accommodation, logistics, travelling, fixing appointments with the surgeons is all taken care of at Travcure.

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Brain Cancer: Treatment Options In India At Reasonable Costs

Overview of brain cancer

Brain cancer is an overgrowth of cancerous cells in the brain which forms masses. These masses are called as tumors. A brain tumor is a collection of abnormal cells in the brain. Brain tumors can be malignant or benign whereas cancerous, or malignant, brain tumors tend to grow very quickly. Brain tumors are categorized into two types as primary or secondary. Primary brain tumor originates in the brain and is generally benign. Secondary brain tumors are also known as metastatic brain tumor which occurs when the cancer cells spread to the brain from another organ, such as lung or breast. Brain tumors can disrupt the way the body works. This is one of the most life life-threatening cancers. Brain tumors can destroy brain cells, increase inflammation, and elevate the pressure in the brain.

Symptoms of a brain tumor

The symptoms of a brain tumor can be general or specific. The general symptoms of brain stroke are caused by the pressure of the tumor on the brain or spinal cord. The specific symptoms of brain stroke are caused when a specific part of the brain is not working well because of the tumor. Following are some other general symptoms of brain tumor:-

·         Severe headaches which may worsen with any physical activity or in the early morning.
·         Seizures.
·         Loss of consciousness and body tone.
·         Loss of control of body functions.
·         Confusion.
·         Weakness.
·         Numbness.
·         Sore muscles.
·         Change in sensation.
·         Changes in vision.
·         Unintentional movements
·         Changes in smell.
·         Complex partial.
·         Partial or total loss of consciousness.
·         Personality or memory changes.
·         Nausea.
·         Fatigue.

Following are some of the symptoms specific to the location of the tumor
·         Pressure or a headache near the tumor.
·         Loss of balance and difficulty with fine motor skills is linked with a tumor in the cerebellum.
·         Changes in judgment, sluggishness and muscle weakness or paralysis are some of the symptoms that occur when the tumor is in the frontal lobe of the cerebrum.
·         Partial or complete loss of vision is caused by a tumor in the occipital lobe or temporal lobe of the cerebrum.
·         Altered perception of touch or pressure.
·         Weakness of Arm, legs or one side of the body.
·         Changes in speech.
·         Confusion with left and right sides of the body.
·         Inability to look upward can be caused by a pineal gland tumor.
·         Lactation.
·         Difficulty in swallowing.
·         Facial weakness or numbness.
·         Vision changes.

Treatment for brain cancer

The treatment for brain tumors depends on the type of tumor, the size of the tumor, the location of the tumor and overall health of the patient. Surgery is the most common treatment to treat brain cancer. Surgery can be combined with other treatments, such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Surgery for brain cancer: -

The surgery is performed with a goal to remove all the traces of cancer without causing damage to the healthy parts of the brain. In some cases, the location of some tumors allows the easy and safe removal of the tumor while in some other cases the tumors located in some areas limits the amount of tumor can be removed. Partial removal of brain cancer can also be beneficial. Mostly benign tumors symptoms can be completely cured by surgical removal of the tumor. Prior to the surgery, the patients are given with steroid drug to relieve the swelling. The patient can also be treated with anticonvulsant drug to relieve or prevent seizures

Radiation therapy for brain cancer: -

To treat radiation therapy high-energy rays are used to kills tumor cells. Radiation therapy stops the cancerous cells from growing and multiplying further. There are two types of radiation therapy external radiation and Internal or implant radiation. External radiation therapy uses a high-energy beam of radiation that targets the tumor. In external radiation, the beam travels through the skull, skin, healthy brain tissue, and other tissues. In internal or implant radiation tiny radioactive capsule is placed inside the tumor itself. The radiation emitted from the capsule which destroys the tumor in the brain.

Chemotherapy for brain cancer: -           

Chemotherapy is the used to treat brain cancer with the use of powerful drugs which kills tumor cells in the brain. In chemotherapy single drug or a combination of drugs are also given some cases to treat brain cancer. This therapy is usually given in cycles to the patients. This cycle consists of a short period of intensive treatment which is followed by a period of rest and recovery. Each of this cycle lasts a few weeks.

Brain cancer treatment in India

World-class medical treatments are available in India for brain cancer at the most affordable costs. Many patients from different countries come to India and avail the medical treatments which have given rise to many medical tourism companies in India. Travcure is one such medical tourism company in India that offers the best deals for the treatment of brain cancer. Travcure helps their patients to find the best surgeon and healthcare facilities in India. Travcure also provides outstanding medical facilities and treatment packages from top healthcare giants like Apollo, Fortis, max at the most affordable costs. The associated surgeons and healthcare facilities are amongst the top most in India. Patients don’t have to wait in long waiting lines with Travcure. Wide ranges of services are also offered by Travcure from accommodation, logistics, food and luxurious visits to exotic locations on request.

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Angioplasty in India with Travcure at the most economical costs

What is angioplasty?

Angioplasty is a non-surgical procedure which is performed to widen an obstructed or narrowed blood vessel using a balloon catheter to improve blood flow in the body's arteries and veins. This procedure is used to treat atherosclerosis which is a condition where the blood vessels are obstructed. This procedure used an imaging technique to guide a balloon-tipped catheter, a long, thin plastic tube, into an artery or vein and advance it to where the vessel is narrow or blocked. The balloon is then inflated to open the vessel, deflated and removed. While performing this procedure a small wire mesh tube referred as a stent can be permanently placed in the newly opened artery or vein to help it remain open.

Why is angioplasty performed?

Angioplasty is performed on patients who are suffering from diseases of coronary arteries. Following are some of the conditions where the surgeons recommend angioplasty:-
•        Hardening of the arteries because of deposits of cholesterol and fats.
•        The buildup of plaques in the artery walls.
•        Narrowing of large arteries because of atherosclerosis.
•        Peripheral artery disease by narrowing of the arteries in the legs or arms.
•        Renal vascular hypertension which is narrowing of kidney arteries.
•        Carotid artery stenosis.

Risks of angioplasty

Risks of angioplasty and stent placement depend on various factors such as age, type of coronary disease. Following are some of the risks related to angioplasty:-
•        Blood clots.      
•        Allergic reaction to dye.
•        Bleeding at the site of surgery.
•        Brain damage.
•        Clogging inside the stent.
•        Heart attack.
•        Kidney failure.
•        More blockage of the carotid artery over time
•        Seizures.
•        Stroke.

Angioplasty procedure

While performing the procedure the cardiac surgeon numbs a spot on the patient's groin or arm and inserts a small catheter into the artery by making a small incision. The catheter is threaded through the arterial system until it gets into a coronary artery. The surgeon then inserts a very thin wire through the catheter and across the blockage. Over the catheter, a thin and expandable balloon is attached to the end. The balloon is then inflated inside the artery to push the plague aside and stretch the artery open so the blood can flow easily through the artery. Depending on the severity of the blockages the patients may require stents in the arteries. These stents are mounted on the special balloon. As the balloon is inflated it opens the stent against the artery walls. The stent locks in this position and helps keep the artery open. The cardiac surgeon then takes out the balloon and catheter.

Why choose Travcure?

The concept of medical tourism is growing in India which has given rise to many medical tourism companies in India. Travcure is amongst the fastest growing medical tourism company in India. Treatment of coronary heart diseases is available in India at the most economical costs as compared to any other country such as the USA, Mexico, and Thailand. Travcure medical tourism helps you find the bestcardiac surgeons in India as Travcure is associated with a large number of top cardiac surgeons in India.  Travcure offers best deals to their patients for their medical treatments. Consultants at also provide customized packages to their patients keeping in mind their personal requirements. Patients can also take advantage of the wide range of services offered by Travcure right from arrival to departure. Travcure is a one-stop shop for patients who are in search of best medical treatments at the affordable costs.  

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Treat advanced cervical cancer in India

What is advanced cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer is cancer that begins in the entrance to the uterus. The cervix is a part of the uterus which is a reproductive system of women. It is a narrow part which connects the uterus and vagina. Cancer cells in the cervix cause cervical cancer. This cancer most commonly occursin women over the age of 30. Advanced cervical cancer means that cancer has grown into a tissue which is around the cervix or spread further. Curing advanced cervical cancer is very difficult. The curing of cervical cancer depends on the widespread of cancer, symptoms and overall health of the patient. If cervical cancer has spread to another body organs further away from the cervix, such as the liver and lungs then it is usually not possible to cure cervical cancer.

Symptoms of advanced cervical cancer
There are different symptoms of cervical cancer. The symptoms may vary from an early stage and advanced stage of cervical cancer. Following are some of the common symptoms of cervical cancer: -
• Irregular bleeding.
• Virginal discharge.
• Pelvic pain.
Symptoms of advanced cervical cancer
• Leg pain or swelling.
• Bone fractures.
• Pin in the back.
• Weight loss.
• Fatigue.
• Leakage of urine or feces from the vagina.

Treatment for advanced cervical cancer
Doctors usually treat advanced cervical cancer with a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In some cases, the patients may also undergo surgery after the therapy. Treatment often depends on whether the patient has undergone the treatment before. If the patient has undergone radiotherapy to treat cervical cancer then they are no longer able to receive the radiotherapy again as there are is a maximum amount of radiotherapy normal body tissues can take. Cervical cancer is treated according to the following: -

It's spread to nearby tissues: - If cervical cancer has spread to nearby tissues it is in the stage 2B or stage 3 of cervical cancer. If the cancer is diagnosed at this stage then the patient is more likely to be treated with internal and external radiotherapy along with chemotherapy.

 It's spread to nearby organs: - If cervical cancer has spread to bladder or bowel then it is in stage 4A ofcervical cancer. The cancer is diagnosed at this stage then the patient is more likely to be treated with internal and external radiotherapy, along with chemotherapy or radical surgery. In radical surgery, the womb, vagina and other parts of the bladder such as rectum or bowel which is affected by the cancer are removed. Post-surgery external radiotherapy can be given to the affected areas.

If cancer has come back:- Cervical cancer can grow and spread within the pelvis. It can also spread to nearby lymph nodes. If cervical cancer comes back after previous radiotherapy treatment the patient may undergo surgery if cancer has not spread too far. The extent of the surgery depends on how much cancer there is and where exactly it has come back.

Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is one of the most common treatments used to treat cancer. This therapy uses high-energy particles or waves such as electron beams, x-rays, gamma rays or protons to destroy or damage cancer cells in the patient’s body. Radiation therapy is also combined with other treatments such as surgery or chemotherapy to provide more positive results. Radiation therapy can be used before, during, or after the surgery. Sometimes doctors give radiation during surgery so the radiation can be directed right at the cancer cells without having to go through the skin. Radiation therapy is also combined with chemotherapy in some cases.

Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is used to stop the growth of cancer cells in the body by shrinking or dividing them. When chemotherapy is placed directly into an organ or a body the drugs affects the cancer cells in that particular area. Chemotherapy helps to prevent the cancer cell from growing further.

Why choose Travcure?
Cancer treatments have a huge success rate in India. Availability of large pool of skilled and experienced surgeons in India adds to the success rate in India. Travcure medical tourism company in India is amongst the fastest growing medical tourism company in India. Travcure is associated with a large network of doctors and healthcare facilities in India. Travcure offers an extensive range of services that includes pre/post operation assistance, visa assistance, food, accommodation, appointments with doctors and luxurious visits to exotic locations within the country on requests. Travcure is a one stop solution for patients who are looking for world class medical treatment at economical prices.

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Advanced Breast Cancer Treatment In India

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer starts to develop when the healthy cells in the breast tissue gets affected with cancer and start to grow at an abnormal rate. This uncontrolled growth by the cells in the breast tissue cause lumps to form in, or around, the breast which indicate towards the presence of breast cancer.

Types of Breast cancer

Mostly, the cancer cells are formed in the ducts (ductal carcinoma) or the lobes (lobular carcinoma). These are of several types, such as:

Ductal carcinoma – In this type of breast cancer the cancerous cells are seen in the lining of the milk ducts and are the most common forms of breast cancer. These are further sub-divided into DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) which is located only in the duct and invasive (infiltrating) ductal carcinoma which is cancer that has spread outside the milk ducts to the surrounding tissue.

Lobular carcinoma – In this type of cancer the cancerous cells are seen in the lobules. This form of breast cancer is sub-divided into LCIS (lobular carcinoma in situ) which is located only in the lobules.

Metaplastic, medullary, mucinous, tubular, papillary breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer and Paget’s disease are some of the rarer forms of breast cancer.

Breast Cancer treatment

After the initial diagnosis has confirmed the presence, and the type, of breast cancer the doctor/oncologist will be able to determine the best course of treatment for your case of breast cancer depending on certain factors, such as:
·         Your age
·         Overall health status
·         Everyday activity level
·         Underlying medical conditions (if any)
·         Stage of the tumor
·         The type of breast cancer (tumor)
·         Your menopausal status

These are the various types of breast cancer treatment methods:

Surgery:
Surgery is used to remove the tumor in the breast tissue as well as some of the surrounding tissue in order to prevent it from recurring. Surgery may also be performed to examine the nearby axillary lymph nodes as well as the underarm lymph nodes.

The surgical removal of the tumor involves two types of different surgeries:
·         Lumpectomy – This surgery involves removal of the tumor completely along with a portion of the surrounding healthy tissue. Most of the breast tissue remains intact after this surgery. For DCIS and invasive forms of breast cancer the oncologist will likely suggest radiation therapy to the remaining breast tissue in order to prevent the risk of recurrence. This surgery is also known as ‘breast-conserving surgery’, partial mastectomy, segmental mastectomy or quadrantectomy.

·         Mastectomy – This surgery involves removal of the entire breast tissue. This is performed in several ways which include surgeries that will help retain skin and nipple after a mastectomy procedure.

Lymph Node removal and analysis:
This surgery is required to check for cancer cells that could have spread to the axillary lymph node. This is necessary to avoid the risk of the cancer from recurring at a later point in time.

Breast Reconstructive surgery:
Often, after a mastectomy, a woman might likely to want to undergo a breast reconstructive surgery for aesthetic and other purposes. This surgery requires using the patient’s own skin as graft to create skin tissue for the breast or to use breast implants in order to regain the lost of volume in the breast. A breast reconstructive surgery may be performed at the time of the mastectomy or could be performed later as a separate procedure.

Radiation therapy:
Radiation therapy uses high doses of energy beams to target the cancerous cells and destroy them. This treatment may be performed as an ‘external-beam radiation therapy’ using an external device to focus the beam of energy on the cancerous cells, or it could be performed using ‘intra-operative radiation’ which involves using a probe that is inserted in the body to place radioactive material near the tumor which causes it to kill the cancer cells.

Advanced Breast Cancer Treatment in India

India is now being known worldwide as the choice destination to get affordable and high-quality breast cancer treatment. With its large network of global-class cancer-specialty hospitals and clinics across major cities such as Delhi, Kolkata, Nagpure, Goa, Chennai, Mumbai, etc, it has the most modern and high-tech medical equipments that help the highly-experienced oncologists and cancer specialists to perform successful and efficient cancer treatments.

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