Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in India with cigarette smoking being the leading cause of lung cancer. People who smoke are 23 times more likely to get lung cancer than non-smokers. Lung cancer is of different types, diagnosed at different stages and each stage has a relative survival rate. When we get […]
Liver cancer begins within the cells of your liver. Several types of cancer can form in the liver. One of the most common types is hepatocellular carcinoma, which begins in the main type of liver cell (hepatocyte). Other types, such as intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and hepatoblastoma, are less common. Cancer that spreads to the liver is […]
Mouth cancer interchangeably used with oral cancer is the most common cancer of the neck. The course of the disease is poorly characterized and people are unaware of its growth. The survival rate of people with mouth cancer is poor as they are unaware of growing cancer until it reaches the final stages. Moreover, the […]
What is immunotherapy? Immunotherapy or immuno-oncology is a type of cancer treatment that uses the power of the body’s own immune system to treat cancer by either controlling, preventing or eliminating cancer. The role of immunotherapy in cancer is to boost the immune cells to overpower and eliminate cancer cells. It educates the immune system […]
What is Cervical Cancer? Cervix is the part of the female reproductive system that connects the vaginal canal to her uterus. Cancer that develops in the cells of the woman’s cervix is known as cervical cancer. Cancer cervix can metastasize (spread to other parts) such as the lungs, uterus, vagina and rectum. Infection with the […]
15th of February is International Childhood Cancer Day. It is celebrated globally to raise awareness about childhood cancer, express gratitude and support for children, cancer survivors and families. Every year, more than 4 lakh children and adolescents under the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer. In India, around 50,000 children are diagnosed with cancer […]
Cancer, as we all know is the uncontrollable growth of cells that spreads to other body parts, cause organ failure or death. For the year 2020, India has had 1,392,179 cancer patients, with the breast, lung, mouth, cervix uteri, and tongue being the top five cancer sites. According to the Cancer Statistics Report, 2020, the […]
liver is the largest internal organ in your body, and it’s located just above your abdomen, on the right side. In India, liver cancer is becoming one of the most rapidly spreading cancers. In India, there are approximately 3-5 cases of liver cancer per 100,000 people, resulting in 30,000 to 50,000 new cases per year. […]
“ Self Examination Is The Key To Insight, A Key To Wisdom” Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among Indian women, with a rate of 25.8 per 100,000 women and a mortality rate of 12.7 per 100,000 women. Not only the numbers are increasing each day but also the myths and doubts […]
Hi, in cases when you or your loved being face the diagnosis of brain tumor. Certain common questions give dilemma. And hereby we are opting some of them that the patient of brain tumor or his/her relatives shall ask to the concerned healthcare team. This definitely help the patient to understand the diagnosis and treatment […]
