Colorectal cancer or colon cancer (in short) is very common these days, but it can turn fatal if not treated on time. For this, the important part is to understand the silent symptoms of this condition. Colon cancer among young adults in India have increased over the last two decades. The Covid pandemic has worsened…
Cancer treatments and cancer can cause certain side effects. Side effects are problems that occur when treatment affects healthy tissues or organs. Chemotherapy, one of the most effective cancer treatments, can cause side effects such as fatigue, nausea, and more. What side effects can be expected during or post cancer treatment? As said, there are…
Lung cancer is often diagnosed in the late stages of the disease, largely because there are few or no symptoms in the early stages. Having an awareness of the risks and reducing them, plus early detection, can change a person’s outcome. 57% of people with lung cancer are diagnosed at an advanced stage of lung…
Ovarian cancer refers to any cancerous growth that begins in the ovary. This is the part of the female body that produces eggs. Ovarian cancer is #1 cause of gynecologic cancer deaths around the world. 1 in 75 women will develop ovarian cancer. It often has warning signs and symptoms but they are easy to…
Stomach cancer is characterized by an abnormal growth of cells within the lining of the stomach. Also called gastric cancer, this type of cancer is difficult to diagnose because most people typically don’t show symptoms in the earlier stages. Stomach cancer can affect any part of the stomach. But in most cases, stomach cancers form…
Some types of cancer can run in families. Usually cancer is not inherited. However, some people are born with an increased risk of cancer because they inherit an altered gene important for cell growth or for repair of damaged DNA, for example. Scientists have already identified some of the gene alterations that predispose some people…
Sometimes, cancer can come back after you’ve had treatment. It can happen in weeks, months or even years after the first treatment. Along with the cancer, shock and fear that came with your first diagnosis also comes back. This distress is normal – some say the cancer recurrence is more distressing than the first. What…
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death for both men and women. However, there are some cancers that frequent most commonly among women. Below statistics shows some of the most common cancers affected women in 2020 with breast cancer contributing 24.5% of the total number of new cases diagnosed. The reason varies from…
What should you eat during cancer treatment? Are you at risk for malnutrition? This blog will answer your questions about nutrition for cancer patients. A healthy nutrition is an important part of life, cancer treatment, recovery, and prevention. Healthy food is one of the few things you can be in control of during your cancer…
Did you know that breast cancer is the most common type of cancer for women? Since breast cancer is so common, it makes sense to learn more about it. Though being the most common cancer in the world, there are still some things you may not know about it. “The high mortality rate is due…