Oncology
Screening for breast cancer
Verified by Dr. Nita Nair, Lead Consultant Breast Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Breast cancer is the most common cancer occurring in women in India. The survival rate of patients with breast cancer is poor in India as compared to Western countries due to late stage of disease at presentation and delayed initiation of cancer
What is the relationship between fibroadenoma and breast cancer?
Fibroadenoma and breast cancer are both conditions that affect the breast, but they are distinct entities with different characteristics and implications. What is a fibroadenoma? A fibroadenoma is a common benign (non-cancerous) breast condition that primarily affects young women. It is characterized by the development of a solid, mobile lump in the breast. Fibroadenomas arise
Oral Cancer – An Overview
Oral Cancer – An Overview Oral cancer, a subtype of head and neck cancer, is any cancerous tissue growth located in the oral cavity. Malignancies of the oral cavity may arise from a variety of different tissues such as the salivary gland, muscle, and blood vessels, or even maybe present as metastases from different sites.