Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers among both men and women. It occurs when the cells of your urinary bladder grow uncontrollably. It can be seen commonly in people who are over 55 years of age, making up about 90% of diagnosed cases. Bladder cancer often spreads to various other regions of the…
Category: Cancer care
Signs and Symptoms for early detection of Cancer
The number of cancer cases is increasing alarmingly in India. Recent Globocan data shows that over 1157294 new cases are detected in a year in India, with the most commonly detected cancers being breast, oral cavity, skin cancer uterine cervix, lung, esophagus, colon cancer stomach and colorectal. Whereas we all know early detection is the key to the cure…
7 warning signs of Lung cancer you shouldn’t ignore
1.Persistent coughNormally a cough related to cold should subside in a week or two. But if it still persists, you must consult a doctor. If you smoke and you notice any changes in your cough like coughing more frequently, coughing with a hoarse sound, more mucus than usual or coughing up blood, you need to…
Neuroendocrine Tumour NET explained by Dr. Vijay Anand Reddy
NET broadly called as, is a heterogeneous tumor. It can involve any organ in the body. The behaviour of the NET depends on several factors – mainly the grade, site size and spread to other parts of the body. The person may host for years without major issues if it is low grade. Similarly, if…
Neuroendocrine Tumor
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are a rare type of tumors that developed in the cells of the neuroendocrine system whose main role is production and release of hormones into the blood stream. NETs usually develop over the course of several years and many patients may not experience symptoms until the neuroendocrine cancer has already spread to…
All You Need To Know About Cervical Cancer
All You Need To Know About Cervical Cancer Cervical Cancer is a common cause of death in women. It’s important for every woman to know something about these diseases. This article contains all you need to know about cervical cancer. What Is Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that begins at the…
A Revolution Against Cancer – TomoTherapy Technology
A Revolution in the Fight against CANCER! Cancer is a feared disease. A diagnosis of cancer or even a suspicion of cancer causes fear and paranoia. Though many other diseases have worse outcome than most cases of cancer, cancer is the subject of widespread fear and taboo. The main reason for this is the assumption…
Can Cancer Screening Test Save Your Life? – Facts & Overview
What is cancer screening? Can all cancers be screened? Who needs cancer screening? Cancer screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. If a cancer is found early on a screening test, it may be easier to treat or cure. Once cancer becomes symptomatic, nine out of ten times, it is too…
Cancer Cure: Treatment Options to Consider
As we all know cancer is a condition where there is an over growth of cell formation in different parts of the body. Cancer has come to be known as one of the leading causes of worldwide morbidity in recent years. Although cancer is very difficult to treat, early detection and accurate diagnosis can help….
Breast Cancer : Risk factors and 5 simple steps to detect early
According to WHO, the major risk factors that lead to breast cancer, apart from reproductive factors are- Consumption of alcohol Obesity Physical inactivity Increasing lifestyle changes. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women and women above the age of 45 are more susceptible to having it. Even if you are not out…
What is Bone Marrow Cancer ?
How cells function in the bone marrow: Every day a large number of cells die and new cells are formed in our body to replace them. These new blood cells are formed in the bone marrow, which is the soft sponge like tissue constituting the inside of a bone. These originate from a single type…
Understanding the most common bone marrow cancer: Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Myeloma is one of the most common cancers that start in the bone marrow. It is also the second most common type of Blood Cancer after Leukemia. However, the awareness about this disease still remains limited. Up until a few years ago, Multiple Myeloma was considered incurable. Even today there is no conclusive evidence…
Breast cancer awareness – a campaign of its own!
Since a very long time, the term “breast cancer” has been associated with stigma. However, with changing times, the perspective of people regarding this prevalent form of cancer is also changing. Raising awareness for breast cancer has become more of a campaign where supporters hope to educate others regarding the symptoms and treatment. These supporters…
10 things you din’t know about Bone Marrow transplant procedure
What is Bone Marrow Transplant? Having a transplant can be very demanding, physically and emotionally. It may help if patients can talk about their fears and concerns. It is important to understand why one is having the transplant and what the actual processes will be, so that the patient can make practical arrangements and also…
6 Tips to Keep Cancer at Bay
Cancer is the worst nightmare anyone can ever see. The mere thought of the disease can send chills down spines. Medical professionals have spent several years researching on different ways in which they can avoid and treat cancers. Now, after spending decades in the dark, researchers have come up with some good news: “Lowering your…
Precision Oncology – A Revolutionary Approach To Cancer Care
Precision Oncology is a personalised approach to treating cancer based on a patient’s individual genetic blueprint. Unlike traditional methods that treat cancer by disease type, precision medicine targets the “achilles heel” of the tumour by looking at specific cancer associated genes in cells or the genetic drivers that cause cancer. Specialised therapies are drafted to…
About Colorectal Cancer!
Ignorance is bliss. What you don’t know cannot hurt you is the meaning of this famous proverb. This may be true to life in general but unfortunately this is completely opposite in case of Cancer. If you are diagnosed at an early stage of cancer, the chances of your survival are very high. Today, we’ll…
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Uterine Cancer?
It is called the “C” word. The very mention of the word “cancer” gives jitters to many even if it’s the zodiac sign. However, if you visit communities like “Fight Like a Girl Club,” and “Sisterhood of Survivorship” you would see stories of grit and determination. Many women of different ages have fought cancer and…
Bone Marrow Transplant Is The Cure For Thalassemia
In India there are estimated 10,000 -12,000 new Thalassemia cases diagnosed every year. Thalassemia is an inherited Genetic condition of Haemoglobin abnormality. Haemoglobin is made of Alfa and Beta chains. Though there are various types of thalassemia the most common types are Alfa and Beta Thalassemia. Thalassemia Trait or Thalassemia Minor means you carry the defective gene but…
Thalassemia: Symptoms and Causes
What is Thalassemia ? ( Definition, Symptoms, Treatment Process ) Thalassemia is basically an inherited blood disorder. People suffering with thalassemia have abnormal levels of haemoglobin. Thalassemia contributes to excessive destruction of RBCs or red blood cells. This in turn leads to anaemia, a condition where the body does not have required amounts of red blood…