Mouth cancer (also known as oral cancer) is defined as cancer that develops in the oral cavity or mouth affecting other parts including the lips, gums, tongue, inner lining of the cheeks, roof of the mouth, area below the tongue, pharynx, hard and soft palate, etc. Oral cancer generally develops when malignant cells from any…
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…
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…
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,…
Melanoma, also known as malignant melanoma and cutaneous melanoma, is a type of skin cancer that develops anywhere on the skin. Melanoma occurs when melanocytes (cells that produce a brown pigment called melanin) responsible for the tan or brown colour of the skin, mutates and start growing uncontrollably. It may develop anywhere on the skin…
Oral cancer originates in the tissues of the mouth, throat, or other parts of the oral cavity. It is a part of head and neck cancers. Oral cancer is caused when cells in any part of the oral cavity undergo changes, known as a mutation, in their DNA. These abnormal cells may form a tumor…
What is breast cancer? As the name suggests, cancer that develops in the cells of the breast is called breast cancer (tumour). It is one of the most commonly occurring cancers in women. Over the period of last few years, advanced medical facilities have helped in early detection and treatment of breast cancer, overall reducing…
