Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy etc are some common treatments for cancer. These treatments have some common side effects, mild to severe. A new study claims that severe side effects are more common in women compared to men. As per the study, women are 34% more likely to experience severe side effects than their male […]
Statistics gives you only a slice of the picture. Colon cancer or colorectal cancer is the case in point. According to the latest statistics, the rate of new diagnoses and deaths from colon cancer has dramatically fallen in the last few decades. Though it’s definitely good news but the increasing cases of colon cancer in […]
The fear about cancer is not unjustified. The deadliest, the most feared and ‘The Emperor of All Maladies” – these perfectly sum up the disease. We often talk about how we can safeguard ourselves against many diseases. In other words, we can prevent many diseases and stay healthy by following a simple ‘health and care’ […]
Many smokers, who are determined to give up smoking, are falling for e-cigarettes. The idea has gained popularity in recent years as e-cigarettes are successfully promoted as the best and healthy alternative to smoking. The radiation oncology specialists warn that the notion is anything but true. The ingredients in e-cigarettes contain a mix of chemicals […]
It’s typical of the patients to feel overwhelmed after a cancer diagnosis. Apart from processing the news, they have some crucial decisions to make. Will it be a waste of time if I seek a second opinion? Which treatment should I go with? Which treatment is likely to give me the best positive outcome? If […]
Cancer can originate in and affect any organ in the body. When cancer originates in prostate gland, located between the male urethra and the bladder, it is called prostate cancer. The prostate resembles a walnut in size and both urine and semen pass through its channel. Prostate cancer develops due to mutation and uncontrollable growth […]
Why are we talking about men and not women? Don’t women get cancer? The reality is, though women get cancer, the disease is more prevalent in men. The oncologists and researchers working at the best cancer special hospital in Kolkata tell from their professional experience that men are more likely to get cancer than women. […]
To many people, both illiterate and educated, cancer is a notorious stigma. “How people will behave with me?” “Do they think getting in touch with me will give them cancer?” “Will they maintain a distance from me?” “Will my cancer diagnosis affect my children’s marital life?” These are some of the questions that boggle one’s […]
Generation Y is extra cautious about their weight. Though many of them go on some spicy food spree now and then, they take a very low-calorie and low-fat diet other times. Now the bug ‘size zero’ seems to have bitten everyone from young to old. With more researches linking unhealthy diets to cardiovascular diseases and […]
Pets are wonderful companions to spend your time with. Human beings and pets can forge a meaningful relationship between themselves. Pets are lovely and loyal. They reciprocate love and care. According to the National Institute of Health in America, interaction with animals has proved to end loneliness, lower blood pressure and reduce the level of […]
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