K-Way Newsletter - July2026

Message from the Editor

Dr. Kavitha Sundaravadanam
Senior Family Physician

Dear K-Way readers and our dear doctors,

Today, on 1st July, we celebrate Doctors’ Day. But more than that, people need to know why we chose this path.

Medicine is the only profession where you’re invited into a stranger’s life at their most vulnerable moment. They hand you their fear, their pain, their hope, and they trust you to carry it.

That’s not just a job. It’s a responsibility.

We practice an art built on science.

We interpret ECGs, lab investigations, and scans, but we also read silence, hesitation, and the question a patient is too afraid to ask. We balance evidence with empathy, data with dignity. [Read full message]

Colon Cancer: Early Detection Saves Lives

Colon cancer (also called colorectal cancer) is one of the most common cancers worldwide. It develops in the large intestine (colon) or rectum, often starting as small growths called polyps that may become cancerous over time.

The Elderly Are Pillars of Our Families

The next gen is looking at the world by standing on the shoulders of the elderly. The experience and mere presence of an older family member are invaluable to any family.

Like any other natural phenomenon, the bodies of the elderly are prone to wear and tear. These age-related problems can arise suddenly, like a bolt from the blue.

Going Back to Basics: The Foundations of Development Are Always Vital!

Development is built in everyday moments long before it is measured in milestones.

As a developmental paediatrician, I often find myself reflecting on how much childhood has changed over the years.

Families today are navigating a rapidly evolving world.

H. pylori Infection: The Silent Invader in Your Stomach What Every Indian Should Know

Have you ever experienced a dull, gnawing pain in your stomach, persistent bloating, or frequent indigestion? If these symptoms sound familiar, you might be among the millions in India carrying a tiny spiral-shaped bacterium in your stomach without even realizing it. Its name is Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

Head & Neck Sarcomas The Rare Cancers We Should Not Ignore

When most people hear the word “cancer”, they usually think of cancers such as oral cancer, throat cancer, breast cancer, or lung cancer. Medically, many of these belong to a group called carcinomas. But there exists another rare and very different category of cancer called sarcoma, one that many people have never heard about.

The Emotional Cost of Living with Chronic Back Pain

Back pain is widely recognized as one of the leading causes of physical disability among the working population. While its physical consequences are well documented, its psychological and emotional impact often receives far less attention. Chronic back pain not only limits a person’s ability to work but also changes the way they perceive themselves, their relationships, and their quality of life. Over time, it can affect temperament, emotional well-being, and, in some individuals, even alter fundamental aspects of their personality. Although these statements may seem exaggerated, consider the following real-life scenarios.

Major Depressive Disorder and Unexplained Weight Loss

Significant unintentional weight loss is a common yet challenging clinical presentation that often necessitates a systematic, multidisciplinary evaluation to identify the underlying cause. Although the initial diagnostic approach appropriately focuses on excluding organic etiologies such as malignancy, endocrine disorders, chronic infections, and gastrointestinal diseases, psychiatric disorders should be strongly considered when extensive investigations fail to reveal a medical explanation. Early recognition of psychiatric causes can prevent unnecessary investigations, reduce healthcare costs, and facilitate timely treatment.

Theranostics in Practice

Understanding Lutetium-177 PSMA Therapy for Prostate Cancer

An encouraging trend is emerging in clinical practice: good control of cancer, with very few side-effects and a good quality of life, using a treatment called Lutetium-177 PSMA therapy. This is exactly the balance every cancer treatment aims for. Here is a simple look at how it works, and why it is such a different way of treating cancer.

Kauvery Hospitals Brings World-Class Pulsed Field Ablation Technology for Atrial Fibrillation in Tamil Nadu

Innovation in cardiac care just got closer to home.

Kauvery Hospitals, Chennai, has taken a landmark step in heart rhythm treatment by launching pulsed field ablation (PFA) across two centres in Tamil Nadu simultaneously. This milestone places Kauvery Hospitals firmly at the forefront of cardiac electrophysiology in South India, offering patients access to a technology that is transforming how the world treats heart rhythm disorders.

குறளும் மருத்துவமும் | பாகம் – 3 | பகுதி – 3 | Kuralum Maruthuvamum | Kauvery Hospital

“இருநோக்கு இவளுண்கண் உள்ளது ஒருநோக்கு நோய்நோக்கொன் றந்நோய் மருந்து”

Could an ancient Tamil couplet explain what modern neuroscience is discovering about human connection?

Patient Experience

Great service came for follow-up review for my mother with Dr Ashwin Subramaniam was kind understanding.

– G.S