Save yourself from the dangers of health misinformation: Dr Sathish Kumar Anandan

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Dr Sathish Kumar Anandan, MS, MCh (Surgical Oncology) is a highly skilled surgical oncologist with around four years of experience in treating various types of cancers. He currently works at Apollo Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow as a Consultant.

What is the best thing you enjoy about treating patients?

A lot of diseases and health conditions like cancer do not impact just the person suffering from them. They also impact the lives of their families mentally, physically as well as financially. As a surgical oncologist, I get to help not only my patients, but also their families. This gives me a huge satisfaction.

When is a patient easy to treat? 

Patients with some knowledge and understanding of the risks and benefits of their treatment procedure are easy to treat.

When is a patient difficult to treat?

Healthcare is a complex and ever-evolving field that requires a deep understanding of the human body and the latest scientific advancements. However, there are still many aspects of the human body and its interactions with diseases and treatments that remain unknown or not fully understood. In such cases, healthcare providers use their best knowledge and available evidence-based methods to provide the best possible treatment options for their patients. So, when patients start demanding unrealistic assurances or guarantees and warranties for any treatment, it becomes difficult.

How helpful is it to the treatment course, if the patient is knowledgeable about the treatment procedure, benefits, risks etc.?

It is very helpful as accurate information helps patients mentally prepare for treatment complications, duration, and financial support while avoiding delays.

How can a patient improve their knowledge about the treatment procedure?

Patients can gain a better understanding of the treatment procedure by asking their healthcare provider questions, conducting research on reputable websites, and consulting with support groups or advocacy organisations that are relevant to their condition. For instance, you can gather information about cancer on various authentic websites like cancer.net by American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), cancer.gov by National Cancer Institute, etc.

How does medical misinformation act as a problem in the overall treatment procedure?

It is a serious problem. The social media boom has resulted in widespread health misinformation, especially among vulnerable underprivileged populations. They tend to believe in quacks and worsen their health conditions and diseases like cancer. Misinformation can lead to delayed treatment, ineffective care, and wasted resources.

A few pieces of advice that you always give to your patients…

Get health insurance, follow trusted social media channels for health-related information, don’t neglect your symptoms, as cancer and many other health conditions can be treated properly if identified in early stages. These are some of my suggestions that I give to my patients.

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