Welcome to the official website of “Pratheeksha Cancer Clinic"
Welcome to the official website of “Pratheeksha Cancer Clinic” This clinic offers online services to patients diagnosed with cancer and is actively involved in helping patients and caregivers to sail through their treatment and follow up This was established in the year 2000 by Dr.Narayanankutty Warrier and Dr.Mini.N. Varier – a doctor couple residing in Calicut, Kerala actively involved in Cancer Research and the comprehensive care of Cancer patients. Dr. Warrier is one of the reputed Medical Oncologists in Malabar, Kerala constantly trying to improve the Cancer Treatment results in India through innovative research, development and medical excellence in the field of Oncology… Dr. Mini. N. Varier wife of Dr. N. K. Warrier is an Anaesthiologist interested in supportive and palliative care of Cancer patients. This clinic was the much needed solace and hope for thousands of patients who were diagnosed with cancer. In 2017 this clinic stopped accepting patients physically when MVR Cancer Centre was started. Now this clinic offers only online services including Telemedicine.
About us
Dr. N.K.Warrier - A Profile
Services Offered
Services offered by this clinic -following advice will be given through online
Diagnosed Cancer - What's Next?
A guide for patients and families.
A cancer diagnosis can feel chaotic and overwhelming.
Finding one your loved one has cancer or you have cancer can bring many changes. it’s natural to have many questions and emotions. Trying to “take it all in” after you’ve been diagnosed with cancer can quickly leave you stressed and anxious. Instead,start with some basics . These steps will point you in the right direction—and we’re here to walk with you, every step of the way.This clinic answers many questions about cancer and cancer treatment. We also tell you what you can expect from the people and services that are these to help you cope with cancer.
At “Pratheeksha Clinic” our goal for taking care of patients is to ease their burdens, bring comfort in times of uncertainty, and offer hope amidst expected and unexpected challenges.we believe we can make a difference in patient’s lives,only by alleviating their suffering,anxiety and fear by including them in the decision making
So, you’ve been diagnosed with cancer. Yes, it’s not an easy situation to deal with. It can change the course of your life and affect your future in many ways.
Vision
- “Cancer Care beyond treatment” -Needs to address patient and caregivers psychological, physical and financial issues.
Mission
- “Equitable Cancer Care”- no one with a curable malignancy should be denied treatment because they can’t afford the treatment.
Cancer in India
- The incidence of cancer is rapidly increasing in India. Kerala is one of the statehaving highest incidence of cancer in India. Common sites of cancers are Lung, Breast, Oesophagus, Mouth, Stomach, Liver, Uterine, Cervix, Ovary and Prostate. Kerala has highest number of Thyroid cancer also.
- Cancer cases increased 21% and death 26% in last decade. During this period cancer cases in India increased at an average annual rate of 1.1 to 1.2 percentage. Death from cancer in the country also went up at an average rate of 0.1 – 1 percentage. The growth rates are among the global highest.
- Despite advancement in medical technology and health instruments, the cancer graph is in India continues to climb.
The problems in Cancer care in India are
- Lack of awareness for early detection of Cancer.
- Lack of sufficient clinical trial.
- Cost of cancer treatment - access to affordable and equitable cancer care.
- Lack of reliable information about cancer treatment.
- This clinic helps patients access the newest and most successful cancer therapies through a holistic approach.
- The coordination of among multiple providers is vital to improve care quality and ensure desirable health outcomes across the cancer. Dr. Warrier with his rich experience takes leadership in planning and executing treatment through his multidisciplinary team.
Contributions
First Medical Oncologist of Malabar region
- A senior medical oncologist who set up the first comprehensive cancer care unit and the first BMT unit in the Malabar region of Kerala who has been extending a helping hand to cancer patients by providing state of the art cancer treatment,Research beginning a Cancer survivors group cancer drug bank , flag bearer in fighting a war against tobacco usage since 2 decades and was instrumental in establishing a State Of The Art Cancer Care hospital in Calicut -MVR Cancer Centre and Research Institute-that provides world class cancer care treatment at affordable rates , with a novel financial support program.
- Experienced in setting up Oncology Clinic to large standalone cancer centre in India.
- Involved in social activities such as developing Cancer Awareness in Public. Has delivered more than 500 public speeches, Television and Radio interviews so far.
- Formed a Cancer Survivor’s group -“Prateeksha “and involved in patient support program.
- Lead role in organising more than 500 camps for early detection of cancer.
- Lead role in anti-tobacco activities in India and became instrumental in banning tobacco in the state of Kerala.
- Providing 24 hr Cancer helpline which provides psychological counseling for cancer patients since the last 20 years.
- Organiser for many international and national Oncology conferences.
Dr. Warrier is involved in ongoing research and development studies of Cancer and Tumour treatments in India. He is part of several international multi-centric clinical trials in Cancer treatments ongoing in Kerala. Dr. Warrier remains up-to-date in multi modality therapies utilizing Chemotherapy along with Surgery and radiation therapy thereby maximizing cure for his patients and takes personnel satisfaction in helping patients affected with Cancer in India and abroad
Dr. Warrier finds the intense doctor patient relationship rewarding and also enjoys staying up with the latest in diagnostic and treatment methods like Immunotherapy, Radiotherapy, Radiation therapy, Chemotherapy for Cancer. His personal philosophy is that an oncologist’s responsibilities go beyond the management of Cancer and include educating patients about their disease and treatment and also helping them to meet the financial requirements for their treatment. He believes that no one with a curable malignancy should be denied treatment because they can’t afford the treatment.
Honours
Selected as one among twelve world leaders in Oncology by American Cancer Society (ASCO) in 2018.
Selected as one among twelve world leaders in Oncology by American Cancer Society (ASCO) in 2018.
2019 He was conferred with Fellowship of Royal college of Physicians of Edinburgh
- He is the first Keralite to receive the prestigious IDEA (International Development and Education Award) constituted by American society of Clinical Oncology.
In 2005 he received the IMA AMS Fellowship in oncology instituted by the Indian Medical Association.
Dr. Mini. N Varier
- Dr. Mini graduated from the Medical College, Calicut and after graduation she did her D.A (Diploma in Anaesthesia) in Medical College, Calicut. Currently working as Consultant Anaesthesiologist in Kozhikode District Co-operative Hospital, Calicut, she actively involved in palliative care as well.
- Being extremely fond of music especially Classical Music she is keen on doing research on Music Therapy and Cancer as she believes that music can be much more than mere entertainment or a career…
Patient Education
Treatments
How is Cancer treated?
Cancer is treated by following modalities-Surgery, Radiation or Chemotherapy. These modalities may be used either as a single modality or combination of more than one, for eg: Acute Myeloid Leukemia is treated mainly by Chemotherapy alone where as Breast Cancer very often requires combination of Surgery, radiation and Chemotherapy.
What is chemotherapy?
How does it work?
Chemotherapy, in its traditional sense, is a chemical which is poisonous to Cancer cells and kills them. This is called a cytotoxic chemical – one very early Chemotherapy was produced from mustard gas, which was used as chemical weaponry during the First World War. However, anything which is poisonous to Cancer cells may also be poisonous to the body’s healthy cells, which it needs to survive
What about side-effects?
Because some Chemotherapy targets fast-growing, or fast-dividing cells, it is more likely to harm similar cells in the body. These include the cells in the hair follicles, which is why Cancer Treatment is often associated with hair loss, although hair does regrow once treatment has ended. Other fast-dividing cells can be found in the stomach and bowel lining, which leads to nausea and diarrhoea. There are, however, drugs which help control this, and timing meals to avoid having a full stomach when the drugs take effect can also help in some cases.
Other types of normal cell that can suffer are the blood cells. Red cells are important to carry oxygen to keep other cells alive. Other blood cells help stave off infection. As a result,Chemotherapy patients may be more prone to infections, and find them harder to fight off.
What is Radiotherapy?
Treatment of Cancer using radiation is Radiotherapy where the Cancer cells are killed by ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation – similar to x-rays – can penetrate tissue, and alter the part of the cell which regulates its growth and reproduction.
Normal cells can recover from this damage, while cancer cells cannot. There are two types of Radiotherapy – delivered from outside the body by a machine, and using radioactive implants placed inside the body. Researchers are working to increase the effectiveness of Radiotherapy by targeting the beam of energy more precisely, and making the Cancer cells more sensitive to it. firm evidence that cells could have spread further afield, then Chemotherapy may be the preferred option.
What form does the treatment take?
If the Radiotherapy is delivered by a machine, then the patient will normally be given repeated treatments over a brief period. Although treatment timing varies depending on the type of Cancer, its location, size, and the dose chosen by the doctors, it is not unusual to be given treatments every day for a few weeks. If the therapy involves inserting a radioactive implant near a Tumour, then a brief hospital stay is normally needed.
What are the side-effects?
Although the treatment itself is painless at the time, the culmulative effect of many sessions does produce side effects. The radiation can produce a sunburn-like effect on the skin as it passes through. The extent of this depends on the number and intensity of treatments. There can be hair loss in the area being treated – which is usually temporary. The treatment can also leave the patient feeling fatigued and generally lethargic.
Are there any long-term health risks?
Ionizing radiation produces changes within the genetic structure of the body’s cells, and there is a small risk that an increased radiation dose leads to changes in healthy cells which can cause Cancer. However, the dose is lessening steadily as modern Radiotherapy equipment targets Tumours more precisely. The risks of medical radiation exposure are miniscule when compared to the risks to the patient’s health of not having the treatment. Old-fashioned Radiotherapy equipment tends to give the patient a slightly higher dose, but the UK government is now investing in the latest machines.
What is the future of radiotherapy?
Researchers are fine-tuning Radiotherapy to improve the outcomes for patients. The main efforts focus on delivering a more powerful Radiotherapy beam accurately to smaller and smaller targets. Some drugs seem to make Cancer cells more vulnerable to radiation, which means less powerful Radiotherapy, or fewer sessions, are needed. Another field of research is looking at heating cells in a specific area to make them more sensitive to Radiotherapy.
Pratheeksha
Prateeksha’ is an organization created by the Cancer survivors in Kozhikode, Kerala. This organisation took inception in 2003 at Calicut, Kerala. View More Details
Membership
Cancer survivors,relatives of Cancer patients and those who are interested in the campaign against Cancer can enroll in this organization as members.
Aims
- Psychological counseling to Cancer patients who are currently taking treatment to improve their self confidence
- To alleviate the anxiety and fear of patients about Chemotherapy, Radiation and Surgery.
- To give advice regarding cost of treatment and means to raise funds though “Prateeksha” does not offer any monetary contribution.
Activities
- To organize classes on Chemotherapy for patients
- To educate the patients about modern treatment options for Cancer
- To associate with similar associations outside India.
- To make available the rehabilitative prosthesis for those who have completed Surgery and Radiation.
Every year Prateeksha organizes an annual celebration for Cancer survivors around Onam, the National festival of Kerala. There will be seminars or discussions which are helpful to the patients followed by the Onam Saddhya keeping with the festive Onam spirit
FAQ
What is an online consultation?
How does online cancer consultation help me?
Can I consult Dr.N.K.Warrier anytime I need to?
Can We consult Dr.Warrier for an Emergency situation?
What kind of concerns are addressed during online consultation?
Will I get a prescription after my consultation?
How do I book a consultation online with Dr.N.K.Warrier?
Starting Your Care
Living With Cancer
Social and emotional support is available for cancer patients and their family.
After Cancer
Find a healthy path after your cancer treatments with these support services and resources.
After Cancer
Find a healthy path after your cancer treatments with these support services and resources.
Our Excellence
Pratheeksha cancer clinic is an online cancer related services offered by the eminent oncologist Dr. Narayanankutty
Warrier. The site provides total support service for cancer patients to get personalised treatment by Dr.
Narayanankutty Warrier.
Advice on cancer treatment
Second Opinion
Advice on choosing right clinical trial
Cancer research and clinical trial
Financial guidance and support
Diet advice and lifestyle management
Assistance identifying budget appropriate medicine
Tele-consultation
This clinic helps patients access the newest and most successful cancer therapies through a holistic approach.
The coordination of among multiple providers is vital to improve care quality and ensure desirable health outcomes
across the cancer. Dr. Warrier with his vast experience takes leadership in planning and executing treatment
through his multidisciplinary team.
Honours
DR E Narayanankutty Warrier, Medical director, MVR Cancer Centre and Research Institute, has been selected as one of the top 12 oncologist the world by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). becoming the only oncologist from india to have made it to the list, It is a rare Academic honour that the world’s largest professional organisation for oncologist
Dr. E Narayanankutty Warrier
Medical director, MVR Cancer Centre and Research Institute
Support to caregivers and family
Caring for a person with cancer can be hard emotionally and physically. We will help people with cancer and their
loved ones understand cancer, manage their lives through treatment and recovery, and find the emotional support
they need.
Depending on the needs of the person with cancer, We will provide different types of support, including:
Emotional support
Help with medical care
Help with financial and insurance issues
Serving as the communicator between the patient and the health care team
Our Excellence
How is Cancer treated?
Cancer is treated by following modalities
01.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a drug treatment that uses powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in your body. Chemotherapy is most often used to treat cancer, since cancer cells grow and multiply much more quickly than most cells in the body.
02.
Surgery
When it’s possible, the goal of cancer surgery is to remove all of the cancer from the body. To do this, the surgeon uses cutting tools to remove the cancer and some healthy tissue around it.
03.
Hormone therapy
Hormone therapy is used to treat cancers that use hormones to grow, such as some prostate and breast cancers. Hormone therapy is a cancer treatment that slows or stops the growth of cancer that uses hormones to grow.
04.
Biological response modifier therapy
Biological response modifiers (BRMs) are compounds that are used to treat cancer by changing or adding to naturally occurring processes within the body.
05.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment. It uses substances made by the body or in a laboratory to boost the immune system and help the body find and destroy cancer cells.
06.
Targeted therapy
Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs or other substances to precisely identify and attack certain types of cancer cells. A targeted therapy can be used by itself or in combination with other treatments.
07.
Bone marrow
Bone marrow is the spongy tissue at the centre of some bones that produces the body’s blood cells. It’s called multiple myeloma as the cancer often affects several areas of the body, such as the spine, skull, pelvis and ribs.
08.
Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) is a cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
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1 OUT OF 12
World Leaders in Onclology