Oncology
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Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers are cancers that begin in the tissues and organs of the head and neck. As per GLOBOCAN 2020, 2,52,772 cases per annum in India (melanoma of skin and lymphoma excluded) are head and neck cancers. Incidence of tobacco use is more in men compared to women as per Global Adult Tobacco
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- April 13, 2022
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Cancer What is Bladder Cancer? Urinary bladder is a reservoir which stores urine coming from kidneys temporarily. Cancer arising from the cellular lining of the bladder would be called as carcinoma bladder or bladder cancer. Does bladder cancer spread fast? Bladder cancer arises from the inner layer of the wall and slowly goes
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- March 31, 2022
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer Esophagus, or food pipe is a hollow tube responsible for carrying food from the mouth to the stomach. Cancer of the esophagus starts in the cells that line the inside of the esophagus and is one of the cancers most responsible for cancer deaths across the world. While early esophageal cancer presents no
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- March 31, 2022
Lymphoma
Lymphoma Lymphoma, as the name suggests is the cancer of the lymphatic system, which includes the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, bone marrow, tonsils and mucous membranes. The Lymphatic system is a part of the immune system, responsible for the production of immune cells, removal of excess fluids from the body and removing cellular waste.
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- February 19, 2022
How to Evaluate a Breast Lump?
How to Evaluate a Breast Lump? Breast lumps Breast lump is a mass, swelling, bulge, or bump in the breast that feel different from the remaining breast tissue when palpated or examined. Breast lumps can be cancerous or noncancerous. If a lump is detected, it should be evaluated as soon as possible. Breast lumps are
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- February 5, 2022
Oral Cancer – An Overview
Oral Cancer – An Overview Oral cancer, a subtype of head and neck cancer, is any cancerous tissue growth located in the oral cavity. Malignancies of the oral cavity may arise from a variety of different tissues such as the salivary gland, muscle, and blood vessels, or even maybe present as metastases from different sites.
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- January 21, 2022
Oncoplastic Surgery for Breast Cancer
Oncoplastic Surgery for Breast Cancer Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Research shows that approximately 1 in every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. In the older era, mastectomy was the only surgical procedure offered to such women. However, robust clinical trials spanning over many
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 27, 2021
Side-Effects of Radiation Therapy
Side-Effects of Radiation Therapy The extent and the type of side effects are determined by the location of the tumour and the location of the radiation being delivered. Your radiation oncologist will explain you the expected side effects depending on your body parts involved in radiation treatment. It’s a local treatment so it will not
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 27, 2021
Prostate-Specific Antigen Test
Prostate-Specific Antigen Test Prostate-specific antigen is a protein produced by normal as well as cancer cells of the prostate gland. Its levels are often elevated in patients with prostate cancer. The amount of PSA in your blood is measured in nanograms of PSA per millilitre of blood (ng/ml). If your age is above 50 years
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 27, 2021
Radiation Therapy – What You Should Know
Radiation Therapy – What You Should Know Radiotherapy or radiation treatment is defined as the treatment of diseases (mostly malignant) with ionizing radiation (high-energy particles or waves) such as x-rays, gamma rays, electron beams, protons or other heavy ions, to destroy or damage cancer cells. Usually, X-rays are produced from X-ray tube of a Linear
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