The simplest answer would be – hard to say! While some general indications are there, these are not enough to confirm or rule out cancer. There are some physical markers
What is Prostate? The prostate is a small gland present in the male body and plays an important role in reproduction. This walnut-sized gland is located between the bladder and
Rationale The treatment for cancer is often a multi-modality approach and includes either one or a combination of modalities like surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy. Unlike other diseases, in
Introduction Chemotherapy is a common cancer treatment in which drugs travel through the bloodstream to destroy cancer cells at the original location of the tumour and also in parts of
The brain and the spinal cord form the Central Nervous System or CNS. The brain plays a pivotal role in managing, controlling, and coordinating several body functions such as movements,
Cancer evokes strong reactions in people ranging from shock, fear, pathos, bitterness, anger, guilt, frustration, pity, despair, and resentment. Both the patient and their caregiver, who could be a family
A loving wife, a doting mother, a good daughter-in-law, a great daughter, sweet mother-in-law, proud grandmother, happy cancer-survivor…..there are many epithets that fit Uma Srinivasan. While all the other epithets
With increased prevalence of breast cancer, more and more women are getting themselves screened for the disease. Treatment for breast cancer will depend on size and growth of the tumour
What is a Biopsy? A biopsy is a medical procedure in which a sample of tissue, affected by a medical condition, is removed from the body and examined under a
This year has been a powerful wake-up call to the world that we are in a crisis together and that what we choose to do and the actions that we
