Author Archives: Dr. Ashwani Kumar Sachdeva

About Dr. Ashwani Kumar Sachdeva

Dr. Ashwani Kumar Sachdeva is a distinguished oncologist based in Chandigarh with over a decade of experience in various oncological surgeries. His extensive expertise covers cancers across multiple systems, including Head & Neck, Breast, Thoracic, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary, Colorectal, Gynecological, Genitourinary, and Soft Tissue & Bone. Dr. Sachdeva is also proficient in advanced minimally invasive techniques, such as Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Thoracoscopic Surgery, and Robotic Surgery. Currently, he is associated with hospitalanddoctors.com and has gained recognition as an esteemed medical writer, where he continues to share his knowledge and insights with the broader medical community.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery
What is Robotic Surgery? Robotic surgery is an advanced surgical technique which is used to perform minimally invasive surgeries by using a cutting edge technology with the precision of a robot. Robotic surgery involves the use of a robotic system controlled by a skilled surgeon to perform intricate surgical procedures with enhanced precision and dexterity.… Read More »

Pancreatic Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Survival Rates

esophageal cancer
Pancreatic cancer is an abnormal uncontrolled growth of tumor cells inside the pancreas. The pancreas is a pear-shaped organ in the upper part of the abdomen involved in the digestion of food (exocrine pancreas) and regulation of hormones (Endocrine pancreas). Pancreatic cancer histology differs based on the part from which it arises. Cancers most commonly… Read More »

Stomach cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Survival Rates

Stomach
Stomach cancer (0r Gastric Cancer) is abnormal growth and uncontrolled division of cells involving the inner lining of the stomach. Stomach is a part of the upper digestive tract which helps in digestion of food. Stomach is divided into different parts which include fundus, body and Antrum region. Cancer can occur in any part of… Read More »

Uterine cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Survival Rates

Cervical cancer
Uterine cancer arises from the uterus. It is two main types, One arising from the inner lining of the uterus (called endometrium) is Endometrial cancer, which is the most common type constituting about 95% of uterine cancer. The second arises from the muscle layer (myometrium) and is referred to as Uterine sarcomas. Uterine cancer Causes… Read More »

Immunotherapy: Uses, Types, Side effects, success rates

Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment over the last few decades. Unlike traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which directly target cancer cells, immunotherapy works by boosting the body’s natural defenses to identify and destroy cancer cells more effectively. The concept of harnessing the immune system to fight cancer was first proposed by William Coley,… Read More »

Breast Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Survival Rates

Breast cancer
Breast cancer arises in the milk producing ducts or lobules of the breast. Females are most commonly affected by breast cancer, although it can affect the male breast also rarely. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among females worldwide and is also the 5th most common cause of cancer deaths. Breast Cancer Causes Breast… Read More »

Liver Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Survival Rates

Primary Liver cancer is the growth of abnormal cancer cells starting in the liver tissue. Cancer which originated in other organs and has spread to the liver through blood is not considered liver cancer but is considered as metastasis. Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of primary liver cancer. Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma and Hepatoblastoma are… Read More »