Globally approx 19.3 million cancer cases are diagnosed annually with approx 10 million deaths every year and among them 30-50% are preventable. Yes, cancer is preventable. Read on to know how, as experts reveal the top strategies to lower your risk of developing cancer or to spot it early Cancer has been a disease of […]
Dr Amit Verma, Molecular Oncologist & Cancer Geneticist – Dr AV Cancer Institute of Personalized Cancer Therapy and Research, Gurgaon explains the genetics of cancer The underlying mechanism of the transformation of a normal cell into a cancerous cell lies in the acquisition of faults in the genes. This is why cancer is called a […]
Expert Advice: सर्वाइकल कैंसर की रोकथाम और जोखिम घटाने के पांच तरीके महिलाओं में कैंसर से होने वाली मौतों की मुख्य वजह सर्वाइकल कैंसर है, जिसका करीब 23 प्रतिशत योगदान है क्योंकि इस रोग का काफी देर से पता चलता है। सामान्य तौर पर, 30 वर्ष से ज्यादा उम्र की ऐसी महिलाओं में सर्वाइकल कैंसर […]
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Why an increasing number of younger women are at risk of this disease Identifying the right treatment for the patient is important especially in the advanced stages, stressed Dr Amit Verma, molecular oncologist and cancer geneticist. Cervical cancer is the second most frequent cancer among women in India, with its prevalence […]
Cancer screening tests are meant to identify cancer or precancerous areas before there are any signs or symptoms and, usually, when treatments are most successful. Multiple organizations have developed guidelines for cancer screening for women. Even though these guidelines differ a little between various organizations, they envelop the same fundamental screening tests for cervical, breast, […]
Cancer screening exams are types of medical tests performed when you’re healthy with no prominent signs or symptoms of illness. If diagnosed at an early stage, your trusted doctor can start with the treatment early, increasing the chances of treating the disease successfully. So, getting the correct screening test at the right time is one […]
A skin cancer screening is a common visual exam of the skin that a healthcare provider performs. Generally, the screening examines the skin for moles, birthmarks, or other marks that are uncommon in color, size, shape, or texture. Moreover, a few particular rare marks may be signs of skin cancer. That’s why skin cancer screening […]
The main objective of getting screened for prostate cancer is to diagnose cancers that may be at increased risk for spreading in your body if not treated and detect them early before they spread. It’s strongly recommended that men consult their trusted doctors about the potential benefits, risks, and harms associated with prostate screening exams. […]
Currently, ovarian cancer screening is recommended only for women at increased or high risk of getting the disease. Even though ovarian cancer usually goes undiagnosed until it has expanded within the pelvis and stomach. During the late stage, ovarian cancer is relatively challenging to treat and can be fatal. Being at high risk doesn’t always […]
Nowadays, lung cancer screening is usually recommended only for adults at increased risk. It’s due to the fact that they have a higher possibility of getting the diseases. Moreover, the only suggested screening tests for lung cancer are low-dose computed tomography and low-dose CT scan or LDCT. During an LDCT scan, you need to stay […]
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