‘Cancer’ – the word is scary! It can strike terror in your mind. The disease is the second leading killer, only next to heart attack. The deadliest disease is aptly described as “The Emperor of All Maladies” by Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, an Indian-born American oncologist. Even a few decades ago, cancer was used to be […]
Is cancer a ‘racist’ disease? Is it true some ethnic groups are more vulnerable to cancer development and death than others? Are the most aggressive subtypes of some cancers found in some specific races than in others? In this article, we will try to know the TRUE picture. Scientifically speaking, cancer is racist and sometimes […]
Cancer treatment is quite expensive, so much so that it is beyond affordability of the poor people. Furthermore, the treatment for cancer is a prolonged one that goes on for years after the primary treatment (surgery, chemotherapy and radiation) is over. Regular check-ups and screening, which are a part of cancer treatment, come at a […]
For decades, scientists have been sure about the close connection between diabetes and cancer but had no idea about the reason of relationship. Now they have solved the riddle and identified the causes. High glucose concentration in the blood, which is a major symptom of diabetes, may cause cancer. Furthermore, cancer treatments may also cause […]
In most cases, chemotherapy is integral to cancer treatment. It is usually done to shrink tumours before surgery (Non-Adjuvant Chemotherapy) or kill remaining cancer cells after surgery. However, chemotherapy involves administering strong drugs that might weaken your immune system and as a result, you will be more prone to infections. Followings are five smart ways […]
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