Immunotherapy success rates are debated by experts. has been hailed as by many medical experts as “the magic bullet” in the war against cancer. Representing a new way to fight cancer by using the body’s own immune system to kill cancer cells, immunotherapy has been hyped as a major breakthrough in the war against cancer. […]
Yuvraj Singh cancer treatment was one of the most painful experiences he had to suffer. Chemotherapy also called chemo has many benefits and drawbacks. Many Indian cancer patients for are treated with chemotherapy for a wide-array of cancers. When cricketer Yuvraj Singh had cancer, he shared his experience about the difficulties due to chemo. Here […]
Cancer decisions and cancer treatment in India. The Indian cancer treatment scenario is often different than western countries like America. Here are four steps towards a better cancer treatment plan for Indian patients. 1. Decide your treatment plan Decide how much treatment you want to undergo as a cancer patient. For example, a 25 year […]
Getting a cancer diagnosis is difficult. Patients often make decisions that aren’t optimal that they wish they could have changed after a few months. “Knowledge is power” a little research goes a long way for planning ahead. Here are 5 basic and vital things you must do: Diagnosed with cancer? 1. Double-check the diagnosis. A […]
When a doctor suspects someone may have cancer, a surgery is usually performed to take a sample (tumor) for further testing. Commonly also called a biopsy to get a tumor block. The tumor is then stored or preserved in a special material called FFPE. What is FFPE? Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) blocks, also known tissue blocks, […]