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Multiple Myeloma Symptoms And Treatment Options

Multiple Myeloma is a blood cancer of plasma cells. It is most commonly seen in people who are 60+ years of age. Though most patients who are suffering from this disease may have no symptoms at all if there are any, the patient might feel/have: Bone problems Pain in bones, mostly spine, skull and hip bones Pathological fractures – can be seen in any part of the body and are very difficult to heal Swelling, mass seen in plasmacytoma- a collection of cancerous cells. Low blood counts Shortage of

In Cancer Care / Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant

Do You Know About Metastatic Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is an excessive growth of cells of the breast. It is highly prevalent in women but can affect men also. Cancer cells have a tendency to break away from a primary tumour and spread to other parts of the body such as lymph nodes around the breast, and liver, lung, and bones, causing Metastatic cancer or Stage IV cancer. Breast cancer can be of different types such as ductal, lobular, inflammatory, medullary, etc. Metastases can occur with all types of breast cancer that is invasive. However,

In Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology

What Are the Stages of Lung Cancer?

One of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in both men and women, lung cancer is mostly diagnosed in its advanced stages. Dr. Arun Goel , Senior Consultant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali says, this is primarily because the symptoms are usually not noticeable in the early stages. There are some early symptoms such as cough, sputum production, fatigue, etc., people often self-diagnose them as a seasonal issue. Further, many times when a diagnosis of tuberculosis is made in these cases and tr

In Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology

Are We Sitting on a “Cancer Time Bomb?”

The incidence of cancer is rising in India with nearly 10 lakh new cases occurring each year. Moreover, recent data from ICMR cancer registry projects shows that with this significant increase in cancer cases; we are almost having a cancer epidemic. It is important to talk about the rising incidence of cancer in India has a gross shortage of cancer facilities as compared to the person's requirements. Lack of skilled manpower and monetary requirements, shortage of cancer specialists are an increasing conc

In Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology