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Cancer is a complex disease. No one can tell you the exact reason behind it. You may have seen many smokers who never had lung cancer and non-smokers succumbing to the disease. In such a scenario, modern science tends to focus on factors that have the potential to develop cancer. Those are called risk factors. […]
What is Cancer Immunotherapy? Cancer immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that boosts the defense power of the body’s natural immune system to control and fight cancer. Some cancer immunotherapies (sometimes referred to as immuno-oncology) consist of antibodies that bind to, and inhibit the function of, proteins expressed by cancer cells. Other cancer immunotherapies […]
The battle with cancer is unfettered to a physical one, it is emotionally, mentally, and financially draining as well. Reports from the National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR) suggested that an estimated 2.25 million people in India live with cancer. More than 1 million new cancer patients are registered every year. Even more […]
Yes, grandma was right when she told you to eat your veggies. She wanted you to be healthy, strong, and disease-free. Let me add something to this list. Your veggies and fruits can help you fight cancer! But, there is no single miracle food that will help you achieve this. Adoption of a diet containing […]
One can never prepare for cancer, it happens to even individuals with reasonably healthy lifestyle. Routine medical checkups and early detection is the key to successful treatment in most of the cancer cases. Diseases are treated as they reveal themselves in the form of symptoms; there are times when there are no noticeable symptoms, the […]
As most cases in any disease are identified through its common symptoms likewise there are some body reactions which might be an early onslaught of cancer. It is crucial to look into such signs to avoid spreading of the tumor cells. Here is the list of early symptoms along with the type of cancer the […]
The statistics of cancer in India is baffling, with it reporting one of the highest cases after cardiovascular diseases. However, what is even more shocking is that one of the most prevalent diseases, cancer is non-communicable. Reports suggest that 11.57 lakh new cases were reported in 2019 alone with women being more affected than men […]