Tumors & Cancers

Cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells anywhere in the body. This abnormal cellular growth can spread to the rest of the body. When this uncontrolled growth happens in solid tissue like an organ, muscle, or bone, it forms a

Basal Cell Carcinoma — Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common form of skin cancer, forms in the lowest layer of the epidermis of skin. The cancer rarely spreads (metastasize). But it can invade the surrounding tissues and cause significant damage and disfigurement.
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Chronic myeloid leukaemia — Chronic myeloid leukaemia

CML stands for chronic myeloid leukaemia, and it is a type of slow blood cancer. This cancer starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood. In CML, leukaemia cells tend to build up in the body over time, but in many cases people don’t have any symptoms for at least a few years. With time, these cells invade other parts of the body, including the spleen. CML can also change into a fast-growing form known as acute leukaemia which is capable of invading any organ in the body. Most people with CML have Philadelphia chromosome – a gene mutation wherein chromosome 9 and chromosome 22 are interchanged. Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) is the most common adult leukaemia in India that affects people between the age groups of 30 and 60. It is more common in males than in females with almost 0.8 to 2.2 males out of 100,000 being diagnosed every year. With these startling statistics, it is about time people woke up to the possibility of contracting this disease. Dr Shyam Agarwal, senior consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, tells us more about the most common form of blood cancer in adults.
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Colorectal Cancer — Colorectal Cancer

When a cancerous growth originates in the colon and then spreads to the rectum, it leads to colorectal cancer. It is the second most common form of cancer in the western world. The risk of colorectal cancer is higher after the age of fifty years. Experts have suggested that smoking, fat-rich diet, Crohn’s disease and colitis are some of the risk factors for this disease. The symptoms of colorectal cancer include bowel disorder (diarrhea or constipation), abdominal heaviness, bloody stool, bloating, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, weight loss and tiredness. Diagnostic test like colonoscopy helps diagnose the severity of such a condition. For treatment of colorectal cancer, surgery (if detected in early stage), chemotherapy, radiation therapy and sometimes combination therapy are mostly recommended. Read about cancer -- causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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Esophageal cancer — Esophageal cancer

Cancerous growth in esophagus leads to esophageal cancer. Such growth occurs in the inner lining of the organ. The primary cause of such type of cancer is mutation of the DNA in esophageal cells. But there are certain risk factors which increases the probability of getting such disease. Treatment procedure mainly depends on the stage of tumour (severity of tumour). The small tumour can be successfully removed by surgery. In later stages, surgical removal of esophagus is recommended. Apart from these, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are the two main options for the treatment of esophageal cancer.
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Liver cancer — Liver cancer

According to the findings of World Cancer Research Fund International, liver cancer is the fifth most common cancer among men. In women, it is the ninth most common cancer in women, suggests this world body. Their findings also reveal that in 2018 alone, there were over were over 840,000 new cases of liver cancer.
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Melanoma — Melanoma

Melanoma, a tumour formed because of malignant transformation, is one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer. Melanoma is difficult to manage after metastasis as the survival rate of the patient significantly drops. Hence, prompt diagnosis and early treatment are the best management for melanoma. Melanoma affects only 22.1 out of 10,000 individuals residing in the USA. Melanoma accounts for 75% of skin cancer mortality and only ~4% of skin cancer cases. Because of the high death rates associated with metastatic melanoma, an improved understanding of melanoma pathogenesis is the requirement of the hour.
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Multiple Myeloma — Multiple Myeloma

Plasma cells are a part of the bone marrow and are an essential part of the immune system. They bind together to fight against any infections in the body. One of the essential types of White Blood Corpuscles includes lymphocytes that contain the B cells and the T cells; they are found in lymph nodes, bone marrow and bloodstream. The B cells respond to an infection; they turn into plasma cells. The plasma cells develop in the bone marrow and help the body against germs. Bone marrow is also a production site for other cells like red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Multiple myeloma is when the plasma cells grow out of control and become cancerous. It can sometimes be mistaken for other plasma cell disorders like: Solitary plasmacytoma Light chain amyloidosis Smouldering multiple myeloma Monoclonal gammopathy
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Oral cancer — Oral cancer

Most oral cancers begin in the tongue or in the floor of the mouth and are squamous cell carcinomas. They begin on the surface layer of the mouth and lips and if left untreated can spread to other parts of your body. Oral cancer includes cancers of the lips, cheeks, tongue, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses and throat (pharynx). It may originate in any of the tissues of the mouth or may be a result of metastasis from a different part of the body. If not diagnosed and treated early, they can be life threatening. Here are top 10 common queries on oral hygiene answered.
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Pancreatic cancer — Pancreatic cancer

The pancreas is a leaf-like structure located just below the stomach. The organ produces pancreatic juices that aid in digestion and hormones like glucagon and insulin that maintain blood sugar levels in the body. However, abnormal growth of the pancreatic cells leads to cancer, which mostly occurs in the tissue surrounding the pancreatic gland. It can be benign (restricted to the organ) or malignant (progressed to surrounding parts of the organ).
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Stomach cancer — Stomach cancer

As the name suggests, stomach cancer means abnormal tissue growth in stomach (medically known as Adenocarcinoma). It is also called gastric cancer. Usually, stomach cancer sets off from the inner lining of the stomach (mucosa of stomach) and slowly invades it. The cancerous tissue can also spread to the esophagus or towards the small intestine. There is no clear reason for the onset of this disease. But there are several risk factors which may augment its occurrence.
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Throat cancer — Throat cancer

If you are a smoker, you need to be cautious about your health as you are at a high risk of suffering from throat cancer. According to Dr Tapaswini P. Sharma, Senior Consultant, Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist, BLK Cancer Centre, BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, throat cancer is quite common in smokers. It is a type of cancer in which the cancerous cells develop in the pharynx or larynx of the throat. Even poor diet habits and exposure to environmental pollutants can up your risk. Here's what Dr Tapaswini explains about throat cancer including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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Thyroid Cancer — Thyroid Cancer

Thyroid cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the thyroid gland, a small gland present at the base of the neck. One of the common symptoms of this cancer is a painless lump or swelling in the neck. Although it is not a common type of cancer, it accounts to 1 – 5% of all cancers.
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Uterine cancer — Uterine cancer

Uterine cancer is a cancerous tumor arising from either the inner or outer lining of the womb or uterus. One that forms on the inner lining is called cancer of the endometrium and a tumor arising from the body of the uterus is called a uterine sarcoma. Read more about endometrosis.
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