Overview Cancer is a disease that is quite challenging and stressful to deal with. However, about 1 to 3% of cancer patients develop one second cancer that is often very different from the first. When a cancer survivor develops a completely new and different cancer, it is called second cancer. A reason given for an … Read more
Overview Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps the immune system fight cancer. The immune system helps our body fight infections and other disease states. It consists of white blood cells, which include organs and tissues of your lymphatic system. Immunotherapy is a type of biological therapy, a form of treatment, that uses … Read more
Pancreatic cancer cases in India are on the rise. The prevalence of pancreatic cancer worldwide is 1 in 1,00,000 people per year. The prevalence rate in males in India is 0.5 to 2.4 while in females it is 0.2 to 1.8 per 1,00,000. The risk factor for pancreatic cancer is smoking and a sedentary lifestyle. … Read more
Active prostate cancer surveillance is an approach to monitor early or localized prostate cancer. It involves close monitoring rather than immediately getting started with the treatments. The course of active surveillance includes strict monitoring of prostate cancer for changes (if any). This approach is also known as watchful waiting or wait-and-see management. More about active … Read more
Cancer that starts in the breast tissue is called breast cancer. The type of breast cancer you have and your general health determine which treatment you need. Surgery or breast cancer surgery, chemotherapy, gene therapy, and radiotherapy all belong to the group of available treatments for breast cancer. What should you know about breast cancer … Read more
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a cancer that occurs in soft tissues. These cancers are one of the rarest forms and affect the skeletal tissues or sometimes hollow organs such as the uterus and bladder. It is common in children, but the condition can affect people of any age. What is Rhabdomyosarcoma? The name rhabdomyosarcoma is derived from … Read more
Sarcoma is the common term for a broad group of cancers that begin in the bones and soft tissues. There are more than 70 types of sarcoma, and they can arise from muscles, blood vessels, tendons, fat, nerves, and the lining of the joints. What is Sarcoma? Sarcoma is the umbrella term for a broad … Read more
There are countless cells in our body. However, sometimes cells begin to grow at an uncontrolled growth rate. This uncontrolled growth of cells is medically referred to as cancer or tumor. It damages surrounding tissues and can spread to other parts of the body through the blood or lymph nodes. There are more than 100 … Read more
Cancer is a very complex disease. There are many different types of cancer, as well as many possible causes. Although not all factors about cancer are known, many factors that may contribute to the development of cancer are well documented. The main factors that play a role are genetic makeup and family history. However, external … Read more
Overview A positive attitude is crucial in maintaining and improving people’s overall health. Many studies have proven this and research is still ongoing in this area. But a recent study indicates that how patients respond to cancer therapies can be significantly influenced by their positive attitude. This blog attempts to understand the correlation between positivity … Read more