American Cancer Society recommended two new screening tests for Colon cancer i.e. Virtual Colonoscopy (CTC) and Simple stool examination along with existing tests like Sigmoidoscopy. These new guidelines were released after extensive research and discussions among various medical departments like Oncology, Radiology and Gastroenterology. These new tests are mainly to detect precancerous lesions like [...]
Overuse of CT scans can cause cancer
December 10, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Overuse of CT scans will increase risk of cancer due to excessive exposure to radiation. According to a research article in the “New England Journal of Medicine“, this cancer risk is very high in children due to sensitive tissues in them. According to Columbia University scientists, 2% of cancers are due to this [...]
Prostate Cancer- a new diagnostic test
September 22, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Progensa (PCA3), a new genetic test which helps to diagnose prostate cancer was launched in England. It is the most specific test to diagnose prostate cancer when compared to PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen). Progensa was elevated only in cancerous prostate tissue. Progensa is a more specific test and is especially beneficial in those who [...]
Cervical cancer: New visual Diagnosis technique
August 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Cervical cancer accounts for 40% of cancer deaths amongst Indian women. It is the third top killer of Indian rural women in the 15-44 age groups (Suicide occupies the topmost position, followed by tuberculosis, causing the deaths in the above age group women). Pap smear, a routine medical test, used as diagnostic test [...]
Must Read : Cancer Vixen
November 15, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Time Magazine selected this book as an inspiring and must read book. Cancer Vixen becomes a lesson on how staying fabulous can help save your life. This book was wriiten by MARISA ACOCELLA MARCHETTO who was once a breast cancer patient. This book is a funny, eye opening and moving [...]
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