Screening is done even before symptoms are visible, so as to catch the disease in its nascent stage. The sooner the cancer is detected, the better are the chances to treat the disease successfully Lung Cancer is the leading cause for cancer related deaths worldwide. And while smoking increases risk of Lung cancer, non-smokers can develop lung cancer as well. Can Lung Cancer be prevented? Certain lifestyle changes can definitely improve one's chances to...

  Cancer can silently creep up on an individual and go undetected until it's too late. Hence, there is no harm in understanding the risk factors and then considering what changes one needs to make in order to be protected from the disease. In order to prevent Breast Cancer, one must first understand what the risk factors are. In most cases the onset of a cancer happens with next to no symptoms and once the...

  Metastatic Breast Cancer can develop in any part of the body. However, the most common regions include Bone, Brain, Lung, and Liver. No matter where breast cancer spreads it is still considered Breast Cancer. In most cases, metastatic cancer responds to the same treatment to which the primary tumor responded. Cancer forms when healthy cells turn abnormal and multiply at an uncontrollable rate leading to the formation of tumour in some part of the...

  If you notice someone clutching their chest or breathing heavily, or if they drop to the floor unconscious, it's most likely that they have had a sudden cardiac arrest. Sudden Cardiac Arrest as the name suggests, happens quite suddenly giving the person little time to even call for help. However, if you are alert to changes in your body, you just might be able to recognise the signs and help yourself. Timing is everything....

  In the case of metastatic cancers the tumor did not originate at the given site but has in fact spread from the original or primary site.   WHAT IS METASTATIC CANCER?   Advances in medicine have improved survival rate for most cancers when detected in the early stages. Cancer screening offers even more hope to those in the high-risk zone. And yet we can never fully celebrate because ever so-often, even after successful treatment,...

  Unfortunately most patients with atherosclerosis don't even know they have it until the atheroma causes a heart attack or a stroke. This makes it important to check with your primary health provider about being screened for the condition.   Q:WHAT IS AN ATHEROMA?   Ans:The build-up of plaque in arteries is called atheroma. Fat, cholesterol, calcium, connective tissue, and inflammatory cells are amongst the materials that deposit inside arteries and over time form an...

  Long-term alcohol consumption is linked with Liver Cancer. Excessive alcohol consumption on a regular/ daily basis can damage the liver, leading to inflammation and scarring. Liver Cancer is a relatively rare cancer, and most often goes by unnoticed because in its initial stages there are next to no symptoms. The most common type of cancer in the liver originates in the hepatocytes which is the main type of liver cell. This is called hepatocellular...

  Inhaling tobacco smoke causes several chemicals to enter your bloodstream. These chemicals damage the very DNA of the lungs. In due course of time the build up of damage can lead to the formation of cancer cells. Cigarette Smoking is injurious to health and can lead to cancer. Though it’s said often enough, surprisingly, it has not put an end to the habit. From being a rare form of cancer until the 19th century...

  Breast Cancer is one of the few cancers that can be detected long before physical signs occur and this improves the chances for complete recovery. Hence it is important for women to talk to their doctor and find out if they are at high risk and if they require a screening test. Breast Cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, and today the number of lives lost due to Breast Cancer...

  In most cases surgery is the first line of treatment. Advances in robotics have made it possible to use minimally invasive surgical techniques to remove the tumor. Head and neck cancers encompass cancers originating in the squamous cells that line the mucosal surfaces inside the mouth, throat, and voice box. These are called squamous cell carcinomas. They are much more common than cancers that begin in salivary glands, sinuses, or muscles or nerves in...