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Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Acute myeloid Leukemia, more popularly known by its abbreviated form AML, is a fast- evolving leukemia that affects both children and adults alike

Ampullary Cancer

Ampullary Cancer

Ampullary cancer is a rare cancer of the ampulla of Vater that connects the common bile duct and pancreatic duct to the small intestine. Symptoms of ampullary cancer include jaundice, weight loss.

Anal Cancer

Anal Cancer

Cancer of the anus is rare however its incidence is increasing especially among the HIV positive patients and it is caused by human papilloma (HPV) virus.

Bone Cancer

Bone Cancer

Find the facts of bone cancer including types of bone cancer, symptoms, causes, treatment, diagnosis and more information.


Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer

Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer

Learn about two different types of brachytherapy used for treating prostate cancer. Get information on the latest advances in the field.

Breast Biopsy

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy involves removing a sample of breast tissue to determine whether it is cancerous or benign.

Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast Reduction Surgery

Want firm and shapely breasts? Consider the option of traveling abroad to have it done at affordable prices.

Cancers of the Ear / Ear Cancers

Cancers of the Ear / Ear Cancers

Skin cancer is the most common type of ear cancer. Cancer of the ear canal can be cured if limited to the canal and diagnosed early. The canal, eardrum, and hearing bones may need removal.

Carcinoid Tumors

Carcinoid Tumors

Carcinoid tumors is a benign tumor that results in carcinoid syndrome. Only 8 to 10% of all carcinoid tumors are associated with the carcinoid syndrome.

Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer

Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.

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Adrenal Gland Disorders

Adrenal Gland Disorders

Adrenal gland disorders arise when the adrenal glands do not work properly. Adrenals may produce too much hormones or too little hormones.

Angiogenesis

Angiogenesis

Angiogenesis is the process of formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing blood vessels. It occurs both in health as well as disease.

Basal Cell Cancer of the Skin

Basal Cell Cancer of the Skin

Basal cell cancer is a locally invading cancer. It often occurs on the face above a line joining the angle of the mouth and the ear lobe.

Basics of Rare Diseases

Basics of Rare Diseases

Rare or orphan diseases are least understood of all chronic diseases. They are more common than projected and kill more people than cancer and HIV together.

Bile Duct Cancer

Bile Duct Cancer

Bile duct cancer occurs either within the liver or the point where the bile ducts emerge from the liver or outside the liver.

Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer

Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer

Biochemical recurrence (BCR) of prostate cancer is a condition that occurs in men who have previously been cured of prostate cancer. In BCR, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is elevated above normal.

Bladder Cancer

Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer occurs due to abnormal cell growth in the urinary bladder. The most common kind usually is urothelial cancer or ​transitional cell carcinoma.

Bladder Spasms

Bladder Spasms

Bladder contraction may cause spasms, an introduction into the various causes of bladder spasms, clinical symptoms, investigation and treatment modalities.

Bone Metastases / Osseous Metastatic Disease

Bone Metastases / Osseous Metastatic Disease

Metastatic or secondary cancer or bone mets is a cancer that has spread from a different part of the body to the bones. Bone pain, fractures, and excessive blood calcium levels are some of the features of metastatic bone cancer.

Brain Metastasis

Brain Metastasis

Brain metastases are caused by the spread of primary tumors to the brain. Lung, breast, melanoma are the three main tumors that cause brain metastases.

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