Oncology
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
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
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
All you need to know about treating Pancreatic Cancer
All you need to know about treating Pancreatic Cancer The Pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen that is responsible for secreting enzymes that aid with digestion. It also helps regulate blood sugar. The two types of Pancreatic Cancer are: exocrine or neuroendocrine. Both these cancers start in different kinds of cells and respond
Liver Cancer: What causes it?
Liver Cancer: What causes it? Liver Cancer refers to the abnormal growth of cells in the liver. There are two types of Liver Cancer: Causes Overall 75% to 80% of liver cancer cases are related to HBV (50% to 55%) or HCV (25% to 30%) infections. Other causes include: If a patient reports the above
Liver Cancer: Common symptoms you should know
Liver Cancer: Common symptoms you should know Liver Cancer refers to the abnormal growth of cells in the liver. There are two types of Liver Cancer: Primary Liver Cancer & Secondary Liver Cancer. Primary liver cancer is where the cancer starts in the liver. This can be further divided into Hepatocellular carcinoma and Cholangiocarcinoma Liver
Management of Liver Cancer in the last stage
Management of Liver Cancer in the last stage The term Advanced or Metastatic Liver Cancer refers to a stage where cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or to other organs. Since these cancers are widespread, they cannot be treated with surgery. • The immunotherapy drug atezolizumab (Tecentriq) plus the targeted drug bevacizumab (Avastin) •
Is cervical cancer curable?
Is cervical cancer curable? Cervical cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix. The cervix is part of the female reproductive system and is located in the lower part of the womb, forming the opening from the womb to the vagina. Cervical cancer remains one of the most common
Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms & Diagnosis
Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms & Diagnosis Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer is commonly thought to be a silent killer or the cancer that whispers. This is because early stage ovarian cancers have almost none or very minimal symptoms. Small ovarian tumours often have an absence of symptoms and are usually discovered incidentally during investigations for
How can you tell if you have ovarian cancer?
How can you tell if you have ovarian cancer? Common Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer does come with symptoms, but they are often very subtle and easily mistaken for other, more common problems. In some rare cases, early stage ovarian cancers may produce symptoms, but in the majority of women these don’t show up