Oncology
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- November 27, 2021
PET/CT in Oncology
PET/CT in Oncology PET/CT (positron-emission tomography-computed tomography) plays an important role in the management of cancer. It provides the information of functional PET and anatomical CT in one imaging technique. It improves the accuracy of diagnosis, staging, and restaging of cancer. It also helps in evaluating treatment response. Benefits of PET/CT in oncology: Identify metastasis
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 3, 2020
All you need to know about treating Pancreatic Cancer
All you need to know about treating Pancreatic Cancer The Pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen that is responsible for secreting enzymes that aid with digestion. It also helps regulate blood sugar. The two types of Pancreatic Cancer are: exocrine or neuroendocrine. Both these cancers start in different kinds of cells and respond
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 3, 2020
Liver Cancer: What causes it?
Liver Cancer: What causes it? Liver Cancer refers to the abnormal growth of cells in the liver. There are two types of Liver Cancer: Primary liver cancer is where the cancer starts in the liver. This can be further divided into Hepatocellular carcinoma and Cholangiocarcinoma. Secondary metastatic liver cancer is where the cancer spreads to the liver
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 3, 2020
Liver Cancer: Common symptoms you should know
Liver Cancer: Common symptoms you should know Liver Cancer refers to the abnormal growth of cells in the liver. There are two types of Liver Cancer: Primary Liver Cancer & Secondary Liver Cancer. Primary liver cancer is where the cancer starts in the liver. This can be further divided into Hepatocellular carcinoma and Cholangiocarcinoma Liver
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 3, 2020
Management of Liver Cancer in the last stage
Management of Liver Cancer in the last stage The term Advanced or Metastatic Liver Cancer refers to a stage where cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or to other organs. Since these cancers are widespread, they cannot be treated with surgery. For people with well-functioning livers (Child-Pugh class A or B), initial treatment options
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- September 28, 2020
Is cervical cancer curable?
Is cervical cancer curable? Cervical cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix. The cervix is part of the female reproductive system and is located in the lower part of the womb, forming the opening from the womb to the vagina. Cervical cancer remains one of the most common
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- September 28, 2020
Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms & Diagnosis
Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms & Diagnosis Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer is commonly thought to be a silent killer or the cancer that whispers. This is because early stage ovarian cancers have almost none or very minimal symptoms. Small ovarian tumours often have an absence of symptoms and are usually discovered incidentally during investigations for
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- September 28, 2020
How can you tell if you have ovarian cancer?
How can you tell if you have ovarian cancer? Common Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer does come with symptoms, but they are often very subtle and easily mistaken for other, more common problems. In some rare cases, early stage ovarian cancers may produce symptoms, but in the majority of women these don’t show up
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- September 28, 2020
Can stage IV cervical cancer be cured?
Can stage IV cervical cancer be cured? Patients diagnosed with stage IV cervical cancer can be broadly divided into two groups. Patients with disease that is locally confined, but involves adjacent organs in the pelvis, such as the rectum and bladder, have localized stage IVA cervical cancer. Other patients have disease that has spread to
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- September 28, 2020
What is prostate cancer and what are its symptoms?
What is prostate cancer and what are its symptoms? The prostate gland and seminal vesicles are part of the male reproductive system. The prostate is about the size of a walnut and lies below the urinary bladder and in front of the rectum. The seminal vesicles are two smaller glands behind the prostate. The prostate
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