Patient education & resources
Cancer patient education: clear information to make sense of a diagnosis
Plain-language guides on the Cancers I treat, what different treatments involve, and life after treatment. It is general information; your care team will explain what applies to you.
Every guide is written and reviewed by Dr Sneha Kommineni
In this section
Cancer types & information
Short guides to the Cancers I most often treat, what each one is, common signs, how it is diagnosed and staged, the kinds of treatment used, and when a specialist opinion helps. I am expanding each of these into a fuller guide.
Breast Cancer
An overview of breast Cancer, noticing a change or lump, how imaging and biopsy confirm a diagnosis, what “type” and “stage” mean, and the roles of surgery, medical therapy and radiation. Molecular features such as hormone-receptor and HER2 status guide treatment.
Lung Cancer
The main types of lung Cancer, how it is diagnosed, and why molecular testing is now a routine part of planning treatment, it identifies changes that targeted therapy or immunotherapy can act on.
Colorectal Cancer
Screening and early detection, how colorectal Cancer is diagnosed and staged, and the combination of surgery and medical therapy used depending on the stage.
Ovarian Cancer
Signs that are easy to miss, how the diagnosis is made, and how surgery, chemotherapy and (for some women) targeted therapy work together.
Gastric (stomach) Cancer
Risk factors, how gastric Cancer is diagnosed and staged, and the treatment approaches used, including the role of molecular testing.
Blood Cancers
An introduction to leukaemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma for patients and families, how they differ from solid tumours, how they are diagnosed, and the treatments used.
Understanding treatment
- Understanding chemotherapy: what it is, how it is given, and the plan for managing side effects
- What to expect during treatment: a typical cycle, day-care visits, and blood tests
- Managing side effects: nausea, fatigue, hair changes, infection risk, and when to make contact
- Immunotherapy explained: how it differs from chemotherapy and who it suits
- A guide to targeted therapy: why molecular testing comes first
Life after Cancer
- Life after treatment: what a survivorship plan covers
- Long-term follow-up: which check-ups and scans, and how often
- Healthy-living guidance
- Reducing the risk of recurrence
See also Beyond Cancer Treatment for supportive services.
Common questions
What affects the cost of Cancer treatment?
The main factors are the type and stage of the Cancer, the treatments involved (surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy), how long treatment continues, the tests and scans needed for monitoring, and any genomic testing. Because plans are individual, exact costs are best discussed with Spashta Healthcare, who can give you an estimate for your situation.
Does insurance cover Cancer treatment?
Most health-insurance policies in India cover Cancer diagnosis and treatment, though coverage for specific medicines, genomic tests and day-care procedures varies by policy. Spashta Healthcare can help you check your policy and coordinate cashless or reimbursement claims with your insurer or TPA.
How do I contact Spashta Healthcare?
Call Spashta Healthcare on +91 99000 79030, or message on WhatsApp.
What should I bring to my first visit?
All your reports, biopsy and pathology, imaging reports and discs, blood tests, previous treatment summaries, and any molecular testing reports, plus a list of your current medicines. The more complete the records, the clearer the picture.
Can family members join the discussion?
Yes, and it often helps. Many decisions are made together with family, and having someone with you means there is a second person to remember what was discussed.
Will I be treated at Spashta Healthcare?
Day-care treatments are available at Spashta Healthcare in BTM Layout. I am also associated with Aster RV and Aster Whitefield. Some specialised procedures may be arranged at a partner centre, which I will explain.
Everything on this page is general information and not a substitute for a consultation. Diagnosis and treatment must be based on your own clinical assessment. Medically reviewed by Dr Sneha Kommineni.
Have a question this page didn’t answer?
If you have queries on your diagnosis or treatment plan and need answers, I am happy to help. Ask me through Spashta Healthcare or on WhatsApp.
Contact Spashta Healthcare · +91 99000 79030