by Dr Suvadip Chakrabarti | Oct 29, 2026 | Breast Cancer
No. Having a family member with breast cancer does not mean you will definitely develop it. Your chances may be higher, but many people with an affected relative never develop the disease. The level of concern depends on factors such as which relative was...
by Dr Suvadip Chakrabarti | Oct 15, 2026 | Robotic Cancer Surgery
For many older adults, robotic cancer surgery may offer a less invasive alternative to open surgical procedures, with smaller incisions, less blood loss and potentially shorter hospital stays in selected patients. However, it is not automatically safer for everyone. ...
by Dr Suvadip Chakrabarti | Sep 28, 2026 | Head and Neck Cancer
Smoking and alcohol are major risk factors for head and neck cancer, but they are not the only ones. A person who has never smoked or consumed alcohol can still develop these cancers because risk also varies by the site involved and factors such as HPV...
by Dr Suvadip Chakrabarti | Sep 17, 2026 | Breast Cancer
A tight or underwire bra may feel uncomfortable, but current scientific evidence does not show that wearing one causes breast cancer. A landmark NIH-published study found no association between the likelihood of developing the disease and factors such as underwire...
by Dr Suvadip Chakrabarti | Aug 28, 2026 | Oncology
Many elderly patients can safely undergo major cancer surgery when their overall health, organ function, nutrition, and physical fitness are carefully evaluated. A skilled cancer surgeon considers multiple health factors instead of age alone to determine whether...
