Cancer & Chemotherapy
Cancer, known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a broad group of various diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with an antineoplastic drug or with a combination of such drugs into a standardized treatment regimen.
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20 Simple ways to prevent cancer
According to Cancer Research UK, preventing cancer doesn't work in the same way as using vaccines to prevent infectious diseases and not all cancers are preventable... but with a few lifestyle changes, one can reduce the risk of the disease as per a report in the dailyexpress. Our expert Dr. K. M. Sunesara - General Physician, Mumbai, shares a list of 20 best lifestyle changes that can help you reduce the risk of several types of cancer. Adopt these simple changes or habits, to lead a cancer-free life...
Prevention
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Gene behind male breast cancer decoded
Scientists claim to have identified a gene which can increase the risk of male breast cancer by 50 per cent...
Medications
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Study finds 4 genetically distinct types of breast cancer
A new study has confirmed the existence of four main subtypes of breast cancer: Luminal A, luminal B, HER2 and basal-like...
Prevention
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Many cancer patients reluctant to exercise
Even though numerous studies have shown the powerful effect that exercise can have on cancer care and recovery, many patients are reluctant to exercise, and few discuss it with their oncologists, researchers say...
Prevention
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Cutting back on salty foods cuts cancer risk
Reducing intake of salty foods such as bacon, bread and breakfast cereals may reduce people's risk of developing stomach cancer, a UK charity has suggested...
Prevention
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Aspirin taken daily 'cuts bowel cancer death risk'
Bowel cancer patients who take daily aspirin could cut their chance of dying from the disease by about a third, experts believe...
Prevention
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Study suggests breast cancer is clutch of 10 diseases
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) charity also found several completely new genes that drive breast cancer...
Medications
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Hormone therapy not tied to breast cancer
Researchers claim that hormone replacement therapy doesn’t raise a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer
Prevention
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Avoid unhealthy lifestyle, keep cancer at bay
A new study including an Indian-origin researcher has found that more than 40 percent of all types of cancer in the UK could be prevented by avoiding unhealthy lifestyles and environmental risks...
Prevention
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Your Finger Length and Prostate Risk
Finger length may be fixed, but the findings don't change the need to attend to the prostate cancer risk factors you do have control over...
Prevention
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