Sometimes, I wonder how medical blogs have NUMBERS that not only startle the readers but also makes them wonder, “What If I am amongst them tomorrow too?” Here Is What You Need To Know About Hereditary Cancers Until recently, little did we know, that even RISK (not investment risks) for a fatal disease such as […]
Cancer 101 Video by the National Geographic. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the world. Survival rates are improving for many types of cancer. Thanks to improvements in cancer screening and cancer treatment. There are many types of cancer. Breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, throat and neck cancer, skin cancer, stomach cancer […]
How do genes play a role in cancer? More than 50 hereditary cancer syndromes are associated with specific gene mutations. These may predispose individuals to developing certain cancers. Mutations to either breast cancer gene — BRCA1 or BRCA2 — significantly increase your risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer when compared with the cancer risk of a […]
How to Prevent Cancer? Is it even possible to prevent cancer? Yes. Certain cancers can be prevented. Dr. Rajendra Badwe, Director of Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, said in an interview that as many as 70% of cancers in India are preventable! When it’s cancer, “an ounce of cancer prevention is worth a ton of […]
What is it? Ovarian cancer is the third highest cancer diagnosed in Indian continent. Trailing behind cervix and breast cancer. The trend analysis shows an increase in the incidence rate of ovarian cancer was higher for women in the middle and older age groups. Also, for all types of ovarian cancer, the 5-year relative survival […]