In the early stages, sarcomas may not cause noticeable symptoms, which is one of the reasons why early detection can be challenging.   Q: What is a Sarcoma?   Dr: A sarcoma is a type of cancer that arises from the connective tissues in the body, such as bones, muscles, cartilage, nerves, and blood vessels. Sarcomas are relatively rare compared to other types of cancers, accounting for about 1% of all adult cancers and...

  Bowel Cancer which is also called Colorectal Cancer is the third most common cancer in the world and the second cause of death due to cancer. Large Bowel Cancer which is also called Colorectal Cancer is the third most common cancer in the world and the second cause of death due to cancer. Symptoms may go unnoticed or are misread, and hence when the cancer is detected, it may be in the advanced stage,...

  If not cleaned, the plaque causes the gums to get inflamed and bleed. This condition is called Gingivitis and is considered the first stage of Gum Disease.   #1 GUM DISEASE CAN GO UNDETECTED IN ITS EARLY STAGES   Gum disease otherwise known as Periodontal Disease affects the gums and is one of the most common oral problems millions of people face at least once in their lifetime. The initial stages of gum disease...

  Radiation therapy impacts each individual differently. This means that the side effects can vary from person to person. Radiotherapy is one of the most important treatment options for cancer. With improved technology targeting and eliminating cancer cells using radiation therapy has proven to be most effective in the treatment of cancer. Depending upon the part of the body affected and the extent of the spread of cancer, the intensity and frequency of radiotherapy is...

  The most common side-effects of Chemotherapy are fatigue, nausea and hair loss. Chemotherapy is also known to cause dry mouth and mouth ulcers. Q:What is Chemotherapy?   Dr:Chemotherapy refers to the usage of drugs to treat a disease, but over time it has come to be a term specific to cancer treatment. There are different types of drugs for different types of cancer cells. Each drug as a particular method of administration and schedule....

  The 5-year survival rate for local prostate cancer is nearly 100%. Prostate Cancer is one of the Top Ten most prevalent cancers in India. However, given that in most cases the tumour grows very slowly, the chances of successfully treating the disease are also quite high. Men should maintain a healthy prostate and make sure to meet the doctor if they feel any kind of pain or discomfort or difficulty in passing urine. Early...

  It is possible to feel a lump in the scrotal sacks by conducting a self-examination. Only 4% of testicular lumps turn out to be cancerous, but do not take the risk. Testicular Cancer is one of the rarest cancers among men in the Indian sub-continent, nevertheless, awareness can help in early detection which is key to the successful treatment of cancer.   Q:What is Testicular Cancer?   Dr:The testicles are two oval glands located...

  The five-year survival rate for Leukemia is 67%. The chances for survival are higher among younger patients. P   Q:What is Leukemia?   Dr:Leukemia is cancer of the bone marrow which is the soft inner part of the bones where new blood cells are made. This is why it quickly spreads into the blood and travels to all parts of the body. A person develops leukemia when the bone marrow makes too many blood...

  Almost all cervical cancers and certain cancers of the vagina and vulva are caused by the human papillomavirus or HPV, for which there is a vaccination. Medical research states that abnormal function of certain genes such as the oncogenes and tumour suppressing genes, triggered by smoking or other environmental factors can lead to cancer. However, it is not always possible to single out the exact cause of a person developing cancer. Nevertheless, there are...

  The good news about Testicular Cancer is that it is highly curable. It can be successfully treated in 95% of the cases. Testicular Cancer is not one of the most common types of cancers. It affects 1 in every 250 males between the ages of 15 to 35. In its early stages testicular cancer is highly treatable, and since a simple home-examination of the testicles can help detect the tumour, being alert to changes...