Oropharyngeal Cancer

8 Aug
Causes of Oropharyngeal Cancer

What is Oropharyngeal Cancer? Oropharyngeal cancer affects the oropharynx or the central region of the throat (pharynx) located at the posterior of the mouth and the oral cavity. Being a malignant condition, the cells may undergo drastic changes and begin … Read More »

Testicular Cancer

8 Aug

About A person with testicular cancer may have a testicle that is three times its original size. The greatest risk factor is undescended testes. Testicular cancer has an amazing cure rate, if detected early. Testicular cancer is a type of … Read More »

Uterine cancer / Endometrial Cancer

8 Aug

About Uterine cancer or endometrial cancer is cancer of the womb and its most common symptom is vaginal bleeding. Treatment and prognosis of uterine cancer depends on the stage of the disease and also the health status of the patient. … Read More »

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia / Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia

8 Aug

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Nomenclature: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, CML, Chronic Granulocytic Leukemia Chronic Myeloid Leukemia is one of the most common types of blood cancer. It is characterized by excess of WBC stem cells in … Read More »

Bone Cancer

8 Aug

What is Bone Cancer? Bone cancer is a malignant tumor that affects bones. A malignant tumor is one that spreads within the affected part as well as to other organs. If it is not treated completely, it has the chance … Read More »

Hair Dyes and Cancer Risk

8 Aug
Hair Dyes and Cancer Risk

What are Hair Dyes? Hair dyeing is the practice of changing one’s hair color to cover grey hair, for a more fashionable or a funky hip hop look. Hair dyes are used extensively by adult men, women and even youngsters … Read More »

Osteosarcoma

8 Aug

About Osteosarcoma is a primary cancer of the bone which targets adolescents most commonly and mainly affects the areas around the knee, shoulder and hip joint.Bone tumours are diverse and vary in their natural history from innocuous to rapidly fatal. … Read More »

Breast Cancer during Pregnancy

8 Aug

Breast Cancer and Pregnancy Pregnancy is a very delicate time in the life of a woman, physically as well as emotionally. Therefore, when a woman detects a breast lump and is diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy, it could have … Read More »

Endometrial Cancer

8 Aug

What is Endometrial Cancer? Cancer of the inner lining of the uterus (womb) is called endometrial cancer and it most commonly affects post-menopausal women. Never ignore vaginal bleeding in this age group. Nomenclature: Cancer of the Endometrium, Endometrial Cancer, Uterine … Read More »