Day: March 15, 2024

Gall Bladder Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Survival rates

Gall bladder cancer is the abnormal growth of cells occurring in the Gall bladder. It is a pear-shaped organ present below the liver and its function is associated with the storage of bile. The gall bladder cancer is a rare type of cancer worldwide but its incidence is high in India, especially in northern and […]

Uterine cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Survival Rates

Uterine cancer arises from the uterus. It is two main types, One arising from the inner lining of the uterus (called endometrium) is Endometrial cancer, which is the most common type constituting about 95% of uterine cancer. The second arises from the muscle layer (myometrium) and is referred to as Uterine sarcomas. Uterine cancer Causes […]

Immunotherapy: Uses, Types, Side effects, success rates

Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment over the last few decades. Unlike traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which directly target cancer cells, immunotherapy works by boosting the body’s natural defenses to identify and destroy cancer cells more effectively. The concept of harnessing the immune system to fight cancer was first proposed by William Coley, […]

Breast Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Survival Rates

Breast cancer arises in the milk producing ducts or lobules of the breast. Females are most commonly affected by breast cancer, although it can affect the male breast also rarely. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among females worldwide and is also the 5th most common cause of cancer deaths. Breast Cancer Causes Breast […]