How Can I Reduce the Risk of Ovarian Cancer?
How Can I Reduce the Risk of Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian cancer prevention: The most common type of ovarian cancer is epithelial ovarian cancer. You can reduce the risk of this cancer by adopting the following measures. However, there are other types such as stromal tumors and germ-cell cancers. The possibility of lowering the risk of […]
What Is Metastatic Breast Cancer (Stage-IV )?
What is metastatic breast cancer? Metastatic Stage-IV Breast Cancer Oncologists and breast cancer surgeons say that your cancer has metastasized. It means breast cancer has spread to an area away from the site of its origin (breast). The area to which cancer has spread is called “metastasis,” and—if breast cancer has spread to more than […]
Gynecological Cancer Screenings For Early Detection
Gynecological cancer screening Many women may get this question in their minds—is screening worth considering as a part of healthcare, or is it just a casual part of a routine health check? Let us try to understand why you must get cancer screening done. Early Detection of Cancer Do you know it is possible to […]
Prevent Breast Cancer in This Way!
Prevent Breast Cancer in This Way! How to Prevent Breast Cancer? Experts are still unsure about how to avoid breast cancer. Physical activity on a daily basis may provide some safety. According to research, females who work out intensely and frequently were just half as likely to develop breast cancer as women who do not […]
Do You Know The Diet To Prevent Cancer?
Do You Know The Diet To Prevent Cancer? Diet to prevent cancer | Dr. Geetha Nagasree Explains Presently, approximately 60–70 percent of malignancies can be prevented by avoiding risk factors and following existing evidence-based preventative initiatives” as per the World Health Organization report. The 2012 American Cancer Society (ACS) Principles for Preventing Cancer that demonstrate […]
Is It Possible to Prevent Cancer in Women?
Is It Possible to Prevent Cancer in Women? How to prevent cancer in women? You’ve certainly heard a lot about how essential it is to reduce your risk of developing cancer, but you’re probably wondering how much control you actually have. According to James Hamrick, MD, chief of oncology at Kaiser Permanente in Atlanta, “there […]
Screening Tests for Early Detection of Cancer in Women
Cancer Screening Tests for Early Detection of Cancer in Women Cancer screening tests are designed to detect cancer at an early stage, before it causes symptoms and when it is more manageable to cure. Screening tests that are effective include the following: Breast Cancer Screening Tests When a lump is too small for you to […]
Breast Cancer FAQs
Breast Cancer FAQs Breast Cancer FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) How long does breast cancer take to spread from stage 1 to the next stage? When it comes to breast cancer, the most important factor for your doctor to consider when determining how quickly (or if at all) your disease may expand is the type of […]
Ovarian Cancer Vs. Ovarian Cysts – FAQs
Ovarian Cancer Vs. Ovarian Cysts – FAQs Ovarian Cancer vs. Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cancer A malignant growth that arises from the ovarian cells or nearby tissues is known as ovarian cancer. The cancerous growth can arise from the ovarian cells’ surface—it is known as epithelial ovarian cancer from the fallopian tube—and also from inside the […]
Surgeries for Advanced and Recurrent Ovarian Cancers
Surgeries for Advanced and Recurrent Ovarian Cancers Ovarian Cancer Surgery | Dr. Geetha Nagasree Ovarian cancer can be persistent, refractory, or recurring. Some patients who have tested positive and been treated may face this problem. In some cases, following initial treatment, cancer can recur. Oncologists, therefore, recommend surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Some patients respond […]