Adrenal Tumors
Adrenal Tumors Adrenal glands are small glands present at the apex of the kidneys. It is made up of two parts, the cortex (outer part) and medulla (inner part). Adrenal tumors can arise from either of the adrenal gland. These can arise, either from outer layer (cortex) or inner layer (medulla). Tumors arising from medulla
Prostate Cancer – All You Need to Know
Prostate Cancer – All You Need to Know Prostate cancer (also known as Prostatic Carcinoma) is the second most common cancer in men. Sometimes, it progresses very slowly and do not show any symptoms for years. Therefore, routine screening is necessary to detect prostate cancer in early stages. What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is
Side-Effects of Radiation Therapy
Side-Effects of Radiation Therapy The extent and the type of side effects are determined by the location of the tumour and the location of the radiation being delivered. Your radiation oncologist will explain you the expected side effects depending on your body parts involved in radiation treatment. It’s a local treatment so it will not
Heart valve disease – Symptoms and Causes
Heart valve disease – Symptoms and Causes Heart valve disease is a condition in which one or more valves of the heart don’t work properly. It is one of the major causes of heart failure. If left untreated, it cause complications such as heart failure, stroke, blood clots, and heart rhythm abnormalities. The heart has four
Prostate-Specific Antigen Test
Prostate-Specific Antigen Test Prostate-specific antigen is a protein produced by normal as well as cancer cells of the prostate gland. Its levels are often elevated in patients with prostate cancer. The amount of PSA in your blood is measured in nanograms of PSA per millilitre of blood (ng/ml). If your age is above 50 years
Contraindications for Having a Hysterectomy
Contraindications for Having a Hysterectomy Hysterectomy is a surgery to remove the uterus (womb). It is performed to treat health problems such as fibroids (benign tumors), abnormal heavy bleeding, endometriosis (a condition where the inner lining of the uterus is deposited outside the womb), prolapsed uterus (sagging down of the womb), benign ovarian mass and
Radiation Therapy – What You Should Know
Radiation Therapy – What You Should Know Radiotherapy or radiation treatment is defined as the treatment of diseases (mostly malignant) with ionizing radiation (high-energy particles or waves) such as x-rays, gamma rays, electron beams, protons or other heavy ions, to destroy or damage cancer cells. Usually, X-rays are produced from X-ray tube of a Linear
Aortic Valve Disease – Repair and Surgery
Aortic Valve Disease – Repair and Surgery Aortic valve disease is a condition in which aortic valve doesn’t function properly. Aortic valve is present between the left ventricle and the aorta (supplies blood to the entire body). Aortic valve disease can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (result from other causes). It can occur
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: How PET/CT
Living With Coronary Heart Disease
Living With Coronary Heart Disease Living with coronary heart disease (also known as coronary artery disease) means accepting both the disease as well as the way it is going to affect your life. Technically, coronary heart disease can be treated but cannot be cured. However, being compliant with the treatment plan and making healthy lifestyle