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The Ultimate Guide to Cancer Vaccines: What You Need to Know
Antibodies that boost the body’s inherent defences against cancer are a class of immunotherapy known as cancer treatment vaccines. When it comes to cancer treatment vaccines, which target cancer cells rather than the cancer-causing agent, they are meant to be administered to those who already have the disease, in contrast…
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Identifying the Different Types of Lymphoma
Lymphomas are cancers that originate in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s immune system. This system includes lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, the thymus gland, the spleen, and bone marrow. Lymphomas are of two types: Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL): Hodgkin lymphoma is indicated by the presence…
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What are the Side-Effects of Chemotherapy?
The side effects of chemotherapy are as follows: Nausea and vomiting: Some chemotherapy drugs can trigger nausea and vomiting, although anti-nausea medications can help manage these symptoms. Hair loss: Chemotherapy often leads to temporary hair loss, including scalp, facial, and body hair. Fatigue: Many people experience fatigue during chemotherapy, which…
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Cyberknife Therapy: A Type of Robotic Radiation Therapy
Cyberknife therapy is a type of robotic radiation therapy that can treat cancer without being invasive. It delivers a high radiation dose directly to the tumour, minimizing the exposure of healthy tissues to radiation. The key features of Cyberknife therapy include: 1. Precision targeting: The Cyberknife system uses advanced imaging…
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Scalp Cooling Systems: A New Approach in Chemotherapy Treatment
Scalp cooling systems can assist individuals in maintaining some or a significant amount of hair during chemotherapy treatment, which can lead to hair loss. Every individual is born with a specific number of hair follicles, which cannot be changed. Each follicle has its own blood supply, which brings the necessary…
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Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs): A Group of Targeted Cancer Therapies
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are a group of targeted cancer therapies that play a significant role in treating various types of cancer. Tyrosine kinases are enzymes that regulate cell growth, proliferation, and survival. In cancer cells, these enzymes are often overexpressed or mutated, causing uncontrolled cell growth and the development of…
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The Connection Between Tobacco and Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide
INTRODUCTION Tobacco use remains one of the largest causes of cancer internationally. Surgeon General’s Report (SGR) on Smoking and Health recently updated in 2020 extend smoking as a major cause of cancer that can be improved or reversed with smoking cessation. The 2020 SGR found that quitting smoking after a cancer…
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Understanding PICC Lines: Essential Information for Patients and Caregivers
Full form: Peripherally inserted central catheter It is a long catheter inserted in the vein near the elbow or middle of the upper arm. A basilic vein or cephalic vein can be used for insertion. Length is around 45 to 72 cms. It can have 1 to 3 lumens. PICC…
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Understanding the Link Between Cancer Disease and Anaemia
WHO defines anaemia as a haemoglobin concentration less than a specified cut-off point. The cut-off point is determined by factors such as age, gender, physiological status, smoking habits, and altitude at which the population is evaluated. Age, sex and race-specific nomograms are used. Anaemia is classified as mild, moderate, severe and very…
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Can Cancer Biopsy Increase The Risk of Spreading Cancer?
A lump or a mass that shouldn’t be a shadow in an X-ray or an unusual-looking mole creates suspicion of cancer. However, for most cancer categories, a confirmation is pending until the biopsy says so. Cancer Biopsy is a medical procedure that involves taking a small sample of tissue from…
