📚 Patient Education Library

Patient Resources

ରୋଗୀ ସଂସାଧନ

Reliable, doctor-written information on cancer types, treatments, and care — in English and Odia, for every patient and family in Odisha.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଏବଂ ଇଂରାଜୀରେ ବିଶ୍ୱସ୍ତ ତଥ୍ୟ

Understanding Different Cancers

ବିଭିନ୍ନ ପ୍ରକାରର କର୍କଟ ରୋଗ

Click on any cancer type to learn about symptoms, risk factors, screening, and treatment options — in English and Odia.

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Breast Cancer

ସ୍ତନ କର୍କଟ

Most common cancer in women. Highly treatable when detected early.

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Oral Cancer

ମୁଖ କର୍କଟ

Common in Odisha, often linked to tobacco use. Screening is simple.

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Cervical Cancer

ଗ୍ରୀବା କର୍କଟ

Preventable with vaccination and regular Pap smear screening.

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Colorectal Cancer

କୋଲୋରେକ୍ଟାଲ କର୍କଟ

Bowel cancer that can be detected early with simple tests.

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Lung Cancer

ଫୁସଫୁସ କର୍କଟ

Strongly linked to smoking. Symptoms may appear late — know the signs.

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Thyroid Cancer

ଥାଇରଏଡ କର୍କଟ

One of the most treatable cancers. A neck lump is often the first sign.

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Stomach Cancer

ପେଟ କର୍କଟ

Gastric cancer is common in Odisha. Diet and H. pylori are key factors.

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Blood Cancers

ରକ୍ତ କର୍କଟ

Leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma — treatable with modern therapy.

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Understanding Your Treatment

ଚିକିତ୍ସା ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧୀୟ ତଥ୍ୟ

What to expect from each treatment type, common side effects, and questions to ask your doctor — explained simply.

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Surgery

ଅସ୍ତ୍ରୋପଚାର

The most common treatment for solid tumours. Learn what happens before, during, and after your operation.

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Chemotherapy

କେମୋଥେରାପି

Drug treatment that destroys cancer cells. Learn about cycles, side effects, and how to manage them.

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Radiation Therapy

ରେଡ଼ିଏସନ ଥେରାପି

High-energy rays to destroy cancer. Painless sessions, given over several weeks.

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Immunotherapy

ଇମ୍ୟୁନୋଥେରାପି

Boosting your own immune system to fight cancer. A newer approach available for select cancers.

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Targeted Therapy

ଟାର୍ଗେଟେଡ ଥେରାପି

Medicines that target specific mutations in cancer cells — often with fewer side effects.

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Palliative Care

ଉପଶମ ସେବା

Care focused on comfort, pain relief, and quality of life — not just cure. For all stages of cancer.

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Ātmashakti
ଆତ୍ମଶକ୍ତି

ଆତ୍ମଶକ୍ତି — ରୋଗୀ ଶିକ୍ଷା ଶ୍ରୃଙ୍ଖଳା

A bilingual (English + Odia) cancer patient education series authored by specialist oncologists at Abhaya Cancer Foundation. 8 volumes, 120 chapters — covering every aspect of cancer care, written for patients and families.

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Book 1

Understanding Cancer

କର୍କଟ ରୋଗ ବୁଝିବା
✅ Available Now
Book 2

Breast Cancer

ସ୍ତନ କର୍କଟ
🔄 Coming Soon
Book 3

Oral & Head-Neck Cancer

ମୁଖ ଓ ଘାଡ଼ କର୍କଟ
🔄 Coming Soon
Book 4

Gynaecological Cancers

ସ୍ତ୍ରୀ ରୋଗ କର୍କଟ
🔄 Coming Soon
Book 5

GI Cancers

ପାକସ୍ଥଳୀ କର୍କଟ
🔄 Coming Soon
Books 6–8

Treatment, Nutrition & Survivorship

ଚିକିତ୍ସା ଓ ଜୀବନ
🔄 In Planning

Helpful Tools & Checklists

ସହାୟକ ଉପକରଣ

Practical resources to help you prepare for appointments, track your treatment, and make informed decisions.

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Questions for Your Oncologist

ଡାକ୍ତରଙ୍କ ପ୍ରଶ୍ନ ତାଲିକା

A ready checklist of 20 important questions to ask at your first oncology appointment — so you never leave without answers.

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Treatment Diary Template

ଚିକିତ୍ସା ଡାୟରି

Track your symptoms, medications, side effects, and appointments day by day. Share with your care team at every visit.

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Nutrition Guide for Cancer Patients

ପୋଷଣ ମାର୍ଗଦର୍ଶନ

What to eat and avoid during chemotherapy, surgery, and recovery — with Odia diet recommendations for local foods.

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Prehabilitation Guide

ଅସ୍ତ୍ରୋପଚାର ପୂର୍ବ ଯୋଗ ବ୍ୟାୟାମ

How to prepare your body and mind before cancer surgery — breathing exercises, gentle movement, and mental wellness tips.

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Government Scheme Guide

ସରକାରୀ ଯୋଜନା

Ayushman Bharat, BSKY, State Cancer Fund — how to apply and what is covered for cancer patients in Odisha.

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Caregiver Support Guide

ପରିবାର ସହାୟତା

For family members and caregivers — how to support your loved one, manage your own wellbeing, and find help.

Useful Links & Helplines

ଉପଯୋଗୀ ଲିଙ୍କ ଓ ସାହାଯ୍ୟ