Cancer is a complex disease that affects not only the physical health but also the emotional and psychological well-being of the patient. One of the major concerns of cancer treatment is the impact it can have on fertility, especially in younger patients who have not yet completed their family planning. In this article, we will …
Hair loss or hair fall is a common side effect of chemotherapy treatment. Chemotherapy drugs attack rapidly dividing cancer cells, but they also affect other rapidly dividing cells in the body, including hair follicles. As a result, many people undergoing chemotherapy experience hair loss, which can be distressing and affect their self-esteem. In this article, …
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Cervavac, India’s first indigenously developed quadrivalent human papillomavirus (qHPV) has created a lot of buzz in the recent past since it promises to prevent cervical cancer at a very low cost than the currently available vaccines in the global market. Many queries are bound to emerge in the minds of Indian parents who are little bit …
Lung cancer forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining the air passages. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In India, lung cancer accounts for 5.9% of all cancers and 8.1% of all cancer-related deaths. The prevalence of smoking in patients with lung …
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Watch-and-wait may be an appropriate strategy for select patients with rectal cancer who have demonstrated a complete clinical response (CCR) after neoadjuvant therapy and are compliant with frequent surveillance colonoscopy. CCR is widely defined as the absence of any palpable tumor at digital rectal examination and no visible lesion at colonoscopy. Data from the International …
Thyroid cancer arises from a butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck known as thyroid gland situated just below the larynx (voice box) and on top of the central trachea (windpipe).It produces hormones that play a key role in the digestive system, keep the nervous system working normally, control body temperature, heart rate, …
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