Transformative Initiatives: Combating Cervical Cancer Among WLHIV in India’s Heartland
Women living with HIV (WLHIV) face a significantly elevated risk of developing cervical cancer compared to those not infected with HIV.
Addressing the Health Needs of India’s Homeless: A Case Study
Addressing the healthcare needs of marginalized communities demands a multifaceted approach, one that encompasses both medical interventions and systemic reforms.
FAQs on Gallbladder Cancer
India has one of the highest incidence of GB cancer, an otherwise rare cancer elsewhere in the world. It is estimated that India contributes to ~10% of the global GBC burden. Read this blog to know more about this cancer and on how genomics can help in prevention of GBC.
Unveiling Solutions: PMJAY’s Wellness Power in Cervical Cancer Awareness
This blog brings forth the call to action in the face of cervical cancer, emphasizing the vital role of awareness, support, and the pressing need for preventive measures in the fabric of India’s healthcare narrative.
Cervical cancer vaccination: Why is it absolutely necessary for young boys and girls?
It usually takes 10–20 years for cervical cancer to develop after HPV infection. So if one can prevent cancer causing HPV infection in the first place and cervical precancerous changes in the cervical cells, eventually, cervical cancer can be prevented. Since we know that cervical cancer is caused by HPV infection, vaccines have been developed to prevent major cancer causing HPVs such as HPV 16 and 18 in addition to others.
Indian Cancer Congress 2023: Propels a shared vision for enhanced cancer care
At this marquee congress, Karkinos Healthcare established substantial participation by presenting key findings in the form of posters and papers, engagement in panel discussions, delivering knowledge-enhancing workshops, and exhibiting their novel services.
This blog presents views and opinions on the participation by a few of Karkinos Healthcare’s employees.
Karkinos Healthcare-IVDP Collaborative Women’s Cancer Screening Initiative: A Comprehensive Report
With the optimum use of technology, we at Karkinos Healthcare and IVDP are confident that such targeted community cancer screening programmes will bring about a marked decrease in the cancer incidence and burden observed in India.
Authored Articles, Blogs, Commentaries and Editorials in Press and Media
This is a collection of authored articles, editorials, and much more informative resources contributed by Karkinos’ experienced clinicians and other C-level Executives that are published in India’s leading newspapers, magazines, and media portals. Click on a link, get redirected to the best information on cancer care, cancer awareness, and prevention.
A habit that can cost a life as well as the planet – Say no to tobacco, today
India is the second largest consumer of tobacco globally, and accounts for approximately one-sixth of the world′s tobacco-related deaths. The only way to reduce mortality is to create an impregnating constant awareness among people to stop consumption of tobacco and save themselves from cancer.
How do nonsmokers develop lung cancer? Is air pollution the cause?
As the World Health Day offers a global opportunity to capture attention to the critical public health issues, Karkinos Healthcare is creating awareness on lung cancer primarily caused by environmental factors and explain how nonsmokers develop lung cancer owing to air pollution.
Understanding Colorectal Cancer, its prevention and treatment
Unlike most cancers, Colorectal Cancer is mostly preventable on screening and is highly treatable, but only when detected early. Hence, it is necessary for the general public to be aware of the early warning signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer and contact the concerned specialist for early detection of cancerous or pre-cancerous conditions for timely surgical interventions and for better prognosis.
Karkinos Healthcare, Nirmala College sign first-of-its-kind MoU on cancer awareness and care
Oncology focused startup Karkinos Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. and premier educational institution Nirmala College of Arts and Science, Mulanthuruthy, Kerala, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreeing to take cancer prevention and care closer to the citizens.
Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital partners with Karkinos Healthcare for a Community Cancer Screening Initiative
The joint initiative will provide access to potentially life-saving Cancer Screening facilities to those belonging to economically backward categories, as they are the ones who need such facilities the most, due to a lack of awareness and funds for such tests.
VS Hospitals and Karkinos Healthcare join hands in fight against breast cancer
As part of this tie-up called ‘Light it Pink’ and to mark October as the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ripon Building, the iconic structure of Chennai Corporation, was lit up in pink on 31st October 2021.
Breast Cancer: Can we make a difference?
Friends, this is breast cancer awareness month and this is part 1 of the 3-part series of articles I decided to write for the benefit of team Karkinos, nonmedical colleagues, and friends. Education, they say, starts at home as we expand our horizons to go to the world. Part 2 deals with the changing spectrum in breast cancer and Part 3 – the challenges in breast cancer and overcoming them.
Overcoming challenges in breast cancer diagnosis
We as a community need to work together and not just brace it but contribute to the dawn of new innovative and creative thoughts to cancel and checkmate cancer and overcome the challenges for a better tomorrow.
Rakuten Medical and Karkinos Healthcare Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand the Reach of Novel Cancer Care in India
This strategic collaboration will enable continued innovation in cancer care with the goal of transforming cancer care in India and abroad.
GenWorks Health partners Karkinos Healthcare to impact early detection and intervention of cervical cancer
Together, Karkinos Healthcare and GenWorks will provide primary screening through HPV DNA tests, and confirmatory diagnoses through colposcopy at the clinics and hospitals of the partner gynecologists.
Bringing to life an inclusive citizen-centric, holistic onco-tech platform
Karkinos Healthcare has laid down its primary goal to shift the focus of cancer care towards the left side of the spectrum, i.e., early detection and infuse a behavioral shift among citizens in their attitude from illness to wellness.
Karkinos Healthcare’s curated digital oncology ecosystem will make cancer care accessible and affordable
By Dr. Moni Abraham Kuriakose – Medical Director, Karkinos Healthcare & CEO, Karkinos Healthcare, Kerala
The core objective of Karkinos Healthcare is to create an up-to-date dynamic knowledge base and curate that knowledge to distribute, democratize, and integrate…
Karkinos Healthcare’s two-pillared approach to cancer prevention and care
By Dr. R. Sankaranarayanan – Director, Preventive Oncology, Karkinos Healthcare
Cancer ― the Emperor of all Maladies ― is one of the greatest health challenges to mankind and is one of the leading causes of death across the globe. I have personally seen the disease to devastate families and to drag people to extreme poverty.
Karkinos Healthcare – A Purpose Driven Oncology Platform
Karkinos Healthcare (KH) desires to build an end-to-end technology driven oncology focused managed healthcare platform where almost no person is deprived of care either by lack of access or affordability.