Thyroid Cancer – Cancer that develops in the cells of the thyroid is known as thyroid cancer. Thyroid is a gland that is located at the base of the neck below Adam’s apple and resembles a butterfly. It releases hormones that help in regulating heart rate, body temperature, weight and blood pressure. Thyroid cancer may…
Chemotherapy is a medication treatment that utilizes aggressive drugs to kill developing cancer cells in the body. It is used to treat malignant cancer growth since diseased cells develop and increase substantially, quicker than most cells in the body. Various chemotherapy drugs are available depending upon the disease. Chemotherapy medication can be utilized alone or…
What is Brain Tumour? All vital activities of the body are controlled by the brain and spinal cord as they constitute the Central Nervous System (CNS). These vital activities include thought, speech and body movement. When the cells of the brain grow abnormally, it may lead to the formation of brain tumour (mass of odd…
Kidneys are bean-shaped organs, located behind our abdominal organs, with one kidney on each side of our spine whose major function is to detoxify our blood. However, due to unknown factors, masses of cells or tumours may develop in them which can account to kidney cancer. In India, out of the total registered cancer cases,…
Lymphoma is the cancer which develops in the white blood cells (WBCs) called lymphocytes that play a prominent role in the body’s immune system. It initially starts with the lymph system but gradually metastasizes to other parts of the body such as liver, bone marrow or lungs. Though anyone can develop this, it is generally…
What is Pancreatic Cancer? Pancreatic cancer occurs when cells in the pancreas grow uncontrollably. The pancreas is situated close to the gallbladder, behind the stomach in your body. It contains glands that are responsible for producing hormones, including insulin and enzymes. Pancreas may have several kinds of growths that may be cancerous or non- cancerous…
What is Prostate Cancer? The cancer that develops in the prostate is known as prostate cancer. Prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland found in males that is responsible for producing the seminal fluid which helps in nourishing and transporting the sperm. While many of the prostate cancers develop slowly and are limited to the prostate…
GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER- The gastrointestinal tract also known as the GI tract/GIT/digestive tract/alimentary canal is a 25-foot-long tract starting from the mouth to the anus including various other organs of the digestive system. The mouth, oesophagus, stomach and intestines (small and large) are all a part of the GI tract. It is divided into upper and…
What is Uterine Cancer? The uterus (also known as the womb) is a pear-shaped hollow organ located in the pelvic region between the bladder and rectum. It is an important part of the female reproductive system. A baby resides and develops during pregnancy in the uterus. The uterus has 3 important parts – the cervix,…
Colorectal cancer or bowel cancer is the abnormal or unusual growth of cells in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum of our digestive system. It usually starts with the development of polyps in the intestine. These polyps are usually harmless but can turn into cancerous cells if not treated early. Types of Colorectal Cancer…
