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Breast cancer if detected early can be completely cured. Mammography is used to screen women for breast cancer.
Colorectal screening is done using tests to detect blood in stool, colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy ordouble contrast barium enema or CT colonography.
Colonoscopy is a widely used endoscopic procedure to screen individuals for colorectal cancer. It is very sensitive in detecting colorectal cancers.
Double-contrast barium enema is a radiological technique that can be used to screen individuals for colorectal cancer and is performed when colonoscopy is not possible.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy is an endoscopic procedure used to screen individuals for colorectal cancer suspected to be in sigmoid colon.
Lung cancer accounts for nearly 1.3 million deaths annually worldwide. Lung cancer screening can help in early detection of cancer and possible cure.
Cervical cancer is often caused by an infection with human papilloma virus (HPV).
PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test and Digital Rectal Examination are two tests that allow detection of prostate cancer at early stages.
Clinical breast examination is a simple and inexpensive method of detecting breast cancer especially in women who do not have access to mammography.
Lifestyle choices may or may not cause breast cancer but healthy lifestyle changes can open up avenues beyond breast cancer. Good habits will allow one to fight breast cancer and to live with dignity.
AIDS defining malignancies are cancers that occur in patients with AIDS due to their low immunity.
Cancer of the anus is rare though the incidence is increasing.
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.
Bile duct cancer occurs either within the liver or the point where the bile ducts emerge from the liver or outside the liver.
Bladder Cancer affects the urinary bladder and can be superficial or deep type and this affects its recurrence rate & prognosis.
Breast cancer is one of the oldest cancers known to man. It is the second most popular cancer after lung cancer and is the most common cancer amongst women.
The crab that invades the breast is no more a fear factor with all the advancements that medical science and customized protocols can fight breast cancer.
Every 1 out of 3 people undergoing cancer treatment experiences pain.
Cervical cancer is a slowly progressing disease, which affects the lining of the mouth of the uterus, known as cervix
Treatment for Colorectal Cancers may involve surgery,chemotherapy, radiation therapy or biological therapy. Some people require a combination of treatments.
Colo-rectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men. Simple tests can help with early detection of the cancer and better surgical outcomes.
Cancer of the Endometrium, or the inner lining of the uterus (womb) is called endometrial cancer.
Gallbladder cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) transformation of cells occur in the wall of the gallbladder. Women are at affected more than men.
The stomach is part of the digestive system. It is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs on the left side. The upper part of the stomach connects to the esophagus, and the lower part leads into the small intestine.
Laryngeal cancer is also called cancer of the larynx or throat cancer or laryngeal carcinoma. It usually affects men over the age of 55 years.
Liver cancer is an abnormal growth of cells, in the liver. Liver cancer can be classified into two major categories, primary and secondary liver cancer.
Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lung. Majority of people who get lung cancer have been cigarette smokers, but not all people who smoke get lung cancer.
Most cases of male breast cancer are diagnosed between the ages of 60 and 70 years. Treatment of male breast cancer often involves surgery.
Cancers of paranasal sinuses are rare but if they arise, the most common sites affected are the maxillary sinuses.
ovarin cancer or cacer of the ovaries, often refered to as the 'silent kills', is the fifth most common cancer in women.
The pancreas is a glandular organ that lies in the abdominal cavity. It contains exocrine and endocrine glands. Pancreatic cancer is cancer of the pancreas.
Peritoneal cancers may be primary or secondary. Symptoms and signs of the cancer are vague and the diagnosis is usually late with poor treatment outcome.
Treatment options of prostate cancer includes waiting, surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, cryosurgery or biologic therapy.
This cancer affects men over the age of 50 years and screening with rectal examination and PSA can help both in early detection and effective treatment
Most salivary gland tumors are benign and occur in parotid gland. The most common sign of a salivary gland tumor is a painless mass.
Latest information on skin cancer, skin cancer types, risk factors and causes. Aspects related to skin cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention are discussed in detail.
The carcinogens in tobacco smoke damage important genes, mutate DNA that control the growth of cells, causing them to grow abnormally or to reproduce in a haphazard manner.
Squamous cell cancer is the second most common type of skin cancer. White-skinned individuals exposed to excessive ultraviolet rays of the sun are commonly affected.
A person with testicular cancer may have a testicle that is three times its original size. The most cited risk factor is undescended testes.
Shaped like a butterfly she sits within the neck, that s what an anonymous poet wrote about the thyroid gland but it can become cancerous and spread to other parts.
An ideal tumor marker for a cancer should be specific to that cancer and not generate false positive results.
Uterine Cancer or Cancer of the Uterus (or Endometrial Cancer) refer to cancers affecting the uterus or the womb in women. Learn about the different types of uterine cancer, symptoms, staging, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, survival rates and news on uterine cancer.
Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades.
Vulvar cancer is a rare cancer that can occur at any age. Vulvar squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type. HPV infection increases the risk of vulvar cancer.
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Liver Cancer - Liver is the largest organ inside the human body. The important functions of the liver, the development of liver cancer and it s symptoms are presented in this interactive. |
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Liver Cancer Treatment - The present section provides a graphic description of the various forms of liver cancer treatment in addition to the latest techniques such as Chemoembolisation and Radio frequency Ablation. |
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Prostate Cancer - The flash illustrates certain facts about prostate cancer, the importance of early detection and the various treatment options available for the same. |
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Lifetime Risk Calculator for Cancers | ||
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World Cancer Death Clock | ||
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Colon Cancer - Blue Ribbon is associated with colon cancer and the month of March is celebrated as Colon cancer awareness month, during which awareness is created ab... |
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Colorectal Cancer - Colorectal cancer occurs in the bowel occupying both the colon and rectal regions. Blue ribbon symbol is used to create awareness for early detection ... |
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Lung Cancer - Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lung. Majority of people who get lung cancer have been cigarette smokers, but not all ... |
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Hereditary Breast Cancer - Hereditary breast cancer accounts for 5 to 10% of all breast cancers and can be suspected when there is a strong family history of breast cancer. Gene... |
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Cervical Cancer - The cervix is a part of the female reproductive system and forms the lower part of the womb or the uterus. Sixty years ago, cancer of the cervix was t... |
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The Indian Cancer Society |
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Indian Association of Cancer Chemoterapists |
| View List of Hospitals - cancer | |
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cancer institute |
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apollo cancer hospitals |
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bibi general hospital & cancer centre |
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vedic cancer clinic |
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dharamshila cancer hospital and research centre |
| View List of Emergency Numbers - cancer | |
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cancer hospital |
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kidwai cancer institute |
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cancer institute |
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mnj cancer hospital |
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indian association of blood cancer and allied disease |
| cancer Related Biochemistry Test | |
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| Journals Related to cancer | |
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Cancer Bulletin / A Monthly Organ of Indian Homoeopathic Cancer Society |
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Indian Journal of Cancer |
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Indian Journal of Cancer Chemotherapy |
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PROSTATE CANCER |
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If excessive smoking actually plays a role in the production of lung cancer, it seems to be a minor one.
- Dr. WC Heuper |
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Wit English, 2001 A literature professor is hospitalized for treatment of ovarian Cancer. She brav... |
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The Doctor English, 1991 It is a story of a Doctor who suffers from throat cancer and realizes that there... |
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One True Thing English, 1998 A young new yorker discovers that her mother is suffering from Cancer, she quits... |
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Stepmom English, 1998 Jackie and Luke are husband and wife,having two kids. Both have fallen out of lo... |
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Our Time is Up English, 2004 When a therapist Dr.Leonard Stem discovers that he has six weeks to live, he ado... |
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