About Dr. Mahajan

Ornated with a plethora of awards in the field of Medical Oncology and research, Mr. Manoj Mahajan is the Director of Oncology Services and Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology at Pacific Medical College Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan. He successfully implemented Project Life, a collaborative project between the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the Indo-American Cancer Association (IACA), and AIIMS Udaipur.

He has received the prestigious RISING STAR AWARD by Indo-American Cancer Association in Chicago, the USA in June 2018.



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Expertise

Dr. Mahajan has worked as a Medical Oncology (DNB) at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi.

He was part of the Fellowship in CAR T CELL THERAPY and Immunotherapy in M.D.Anderson, USA.

He was invited by IARC, WHO to Lyon in France for the critical analysis of the project, which used a five-pronged approach for screening of non-communicable diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and cervical, breast, and oral cancer.

He is also involved in the implementation of the BREAST CANCER screening project by using innovative noninvasive techniques by using breast light in collaboration with IARC, WHO.

Vision

  • Early detection is the way to save lives.
  • Educate women about self-breast examination, mammograms & clinical breast examination.
  • Create awareness about the causes & symptoms of Cancer so a timely treatment can be introduced.
  • Educate people about the high risk factors by altering their lifestyle.
  • Create awareness about the myths & facts related to Cancer.
  • Inform women about Pap smear tests to check for signs of cervical cancer.
  • The primary goal is to promote and develop awareness in the public and emphasize the importance of early detection, all of which play a major role in the treatment of cancer. Cancer awareness can also lead to people making healthier lifestyle choices.

FAQ ‘ s

What is cancer?
Cancer is when cells in the body change and grow out of control. Your body is made up of tiny building blocks called cells. Normal cells grow when your body needs them, and die when your body does not need them any longer. Cancer is made up of abnormal cells that grow even though your body doesn’t need them. In most types of cancer, the abnormal cells grow to form a lump or mass called a tumor.
Can cancer be prevented?
Doctors think a lot of it can. Established preventive methods including not smoking, preventing sun damage, practicing safe sexual behavior, eating a high-fiber, low-fat diet, and having regular Pap tests would reduce the incidence of cancer. It's important to note that many people who develop cancer don't have any known risk factors. But more could probably be prevented if more information was known, so research is very active in this field.
What causes cancer?
Two types of factors contribute to the cause of cancer. One is a tendency or predisposition to develop cancer. The other is exposure to the triggers that start it off. Examples are cigarettes, environmental toxins, sun exposure, or liver damage.
Are chemicals and pollutants causing cancer?
In a very small portion of special cases only. In certain jobs, prolonged exposure to a few chemicals may cause certain rare kinds of cancers. Nowadays almost all of these substances have been identified and are regulated.
Why do people with the same cancer get different treatments and have different problems?
A lot depends on the stage of the disease and on the particular person. For instance, in breast cancer with involved lymph nodes, if you are postmenopausal, the best treatment may be a hormone tablet. If you are premenopausal, it may be chemotherapy.
Does conventional treatment work?
In many cases, yes. Surgery is an often successful conventional treatment, as are radiotherapy (after or instead of surgery) and chemotherapy. In addition, conventional treatment can produce remissions in a proportion of cases when cure is not possible. So in some cases it works, and in other cases, it does not. Your doctor will be able to explain whether the chance of it working in your own case is high, low, or in-between. That is why the discussions you have with your doctor about your particular case are so important.
Will my hair grow back?
Yes, hair loss from chemotherapy is temporary. It will grow back, usually after therapy is finished. In some cases, hair can grow back during therapy. Usually, the texture of the hair is different for the first year. Then, after a year or so, it usually goes back to how it was before you took chemotherapy. Hair loss from radiation therapy may be irreversible.
Are the side effects of chemotherapy worse than cancer?
Nausea and vomiting are are the worst of the side effects for many people. These often can be controlled. Fatigue is finally getting the attention it deserves, and there are many self-care tips that can help. Anemia, which can cause fatigue, can also be prevented or treated in many cases.