Read about different cancer treatments. Surgery is a procedure in which a surgeon removes cancer from your body. Radiation Therapy. Chemotherapy. Immunotherapy to Treat Cancer. Targeted Therapy. Hormone Therapy. Stem Cell Transplant.
What is personalized medicine? In the last 5-10 years, a lot of public interest and media attention has been focused on the phrase “Personalized Medicine”. The idea behind personalized medicine is a simple one. Every individual is unique. Every cancer is unique. Individuals response to treatments is different. The idea behind personalized medicine is therefore […]
Cancer Immunotherapy “Oh, you got a sore throat and cold?? Your body needs Vitamin C to boost the immune cells fight the infection effectively!” Something most commonly heard and said! Ever wondered, why is the body so biased, for it chooses to fight basic infections but takes a detour when it comes to […]
In early stage breast cancers most patients do not benefit from undergoing chemotherapy therefore it may be safe for them to avoid chemotherapy. Using chemotherapy can create a host of unwanted health hazards. Possible to avoid chemotherapy? Yes but it depends on each individual case. The question for patients and doctors is how to segregate […]
Ever heard a doctor say “we need to figure out if your tumor is cause by a somatic mutation or germline mutation?” No? Ask your doctor if your tumor was caused by which in order to protect yourself and your family. A patient undergoing cancer treatment is likely to have heard the phrase: “somatic mutation” […]
What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is the cancer in the prostate gland. It is a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Projected cases of prostate cancer were estimated as 26,120 and 28,079 for 2010 and 2015. The number is expected to double by 2020. Facts: Prostate Cancer […]