Category: Cancer

A cancer diagnosis can be nerve-wracking and heart-breaking. A single prescription can destroy your entire aspirations. But this does not happen to the patient alone. The truth of cancer’s co-existence in life is equally brutal to the relatives of the patients too.  A Caregiver is one who receives the news of a cancer diagnosis along […]

July is observed as the Sarcoma awareness month. This month is dedicated to creating awareness about this rare cancer type. What is Sarcoma Cancer? A sarcoma is a malignant tumour that originates around the bones and in the connective tissue, such as muscle, fat, nerves, and blood vessels. Symptoms of Sarcoma depend on the size […]

The diagnosis of cancer and the treatment involves a roller coaster ride that impacts an individual’s emotional, physical, and mental strength. However, the journey ahead is more crucial post-cancer treatment as it determines the further quality of life. So, how can a survivor deal with life post their treatment and resume being normal? Here are […]

The month of June is celebrated as Men’s health month. It is dedicated to raising awareness about common health issues in men and the importance of having a good lifestyle to prevent diseases. It is essential to know what diseases can pose a threat to men’s health, and accordingly, one should take preventive measures to minimize […]

The month of June, every year, is observed as Immunotherapy Month by Cancer Research Institute. This June marks the 11th Annual Cancer Immunotherapy Month. The cancer society dedicates this month to create awareness about the role of Immunotherapy in cancer treatment and highlights its role in improving the quality-of-life post cancer. Table of Content What is Immunotherapy, […]

Brain cancer is regarded as one of the deadliest cancers around the world. In 2020, over three lakh people were globally diagnosed with primary brain cancer*. It is a rare cancer type but is fatal. June 8th of every year is observed as World Brain Tumour Day. It was first observed in 2000 by the […]

Second most common cancer in women after breast cancer is ovarian cancer. Knowing the early signs of this cancer can help in treating it better and increases the survival chances. Table of Content: What is Ovarian cancer? Early Warning Symptoms Potential Cause Risk Factors Preventing Ovarian cancer What is Ovarian cancer? Ovaries are the most […]

Vitamin D deficiency may increases risk of Cancer! Researchers in recent studies have established a direct link between our Vitamin D levels and the cancer-fighting capability of our body. Individuals with good Vitamin D are observed to have lower chances of developing Cancer rather than ones having lower vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is a […]

The early symptoms and signs of bone cancer often appear to be similar with other medical conditions, delaying the diagnosis, and making it difficult to cure at an early stage. Bone cancer is the rarest cancer type, making up to 1% of all other types of cancers. It affects the bone tissues. Bone cancer may […]

Cancer rehabilitation is a support program that helps cancer patients to maintain and restore physical and emotional well-being, whether their treatment is ongoing or completed. The dramatic increase in cancer cases in the recent past has led to an increase in cancer awareness and the availability of advanced diagnostic facilities. With advanced screening and treatment, […]