COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum. It is a type of cancer that usually begins as small, noncancerous, or benign clumps of cells called polyps that form on the inside of the colon. Over time some of these polyps can become colon cancers The colon is the large intestine or large bowel. The rectum is the passageway that connects the colon to the anus. These cancers can also be called colon or rectal cancers, depending on where they start. Colon cancer and rectal cancer are often grouped because they have many features in common. It typically aff ..read more

Kidney Cancer Awareness Month March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month – Kidney cancer is among the third most common type of genitourinary cancer in adults. It occurs mostly in men compared to women and every year more than 79,000 people are affected due to kidney cancer.  It is also known as the ‘Silent Killer’ as there are no noticeable symptoms at the early stages of cancer.  On this day, let’s spread awareness and educate people on the risk factors, symptoms, and causes of kidney cancer to avoid the fatal ailments of this life-threatening disease.  What is a Kidney Cancer?&nb ..read more

Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month Myeloma is commonly called “Multiple Myeloma” and it occurs in the blood by attacking the healthy plasma cells of the body. It is a type of blood cancer that grows abnormally by the multiplication of antibodies. It affects your body’s ability to make red and white blood cells and platelets. These directly lower your immune system by affecting tissues and organs such as bones and kidneys. It also makes your body vulnerable to infections and diseases.  Types of Myeloma Myeloma is a plasma cell disorder that has several types of blood cancer affecting differe ..read more

HOW TECH REVOLUTIONIZING CANCER RESEARCH AND CARE Cancer is a condition when a few of the body’s cells grow out of control and spread to other bodily regions. Cancer can start almost anywhere in the human body.1 Cancerous tumors can move to remote regions of the body to generate new tumors. They can also invade surrounding tissues.1 Technology has fundamentally changed how we approach cancer research and care, resulting in important improvements in our knowledge of and ability to treat the illness. Technology is transforming the field of cancer research and care in ways that were previously un ..read more

INTERNATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER DAY Every year on February 15, the world comes together to commemorate International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD), a movement that was started to increase public awareness of childhood cancer and show support for children and teenagers who have the disease, their survivors, and their families. The WHO Global Childhood Cancer Initiative’s target goal is to end all pain and suffering experienced by children battling cancer and to achieve a minimum 60% survival rate for all children worldwide by 2030. Over the following ten years, this will likely result in an extra ..read more

How Donating Your Hair Will Help Cancer Patients Hair is an important part of everyone’s looks. It is normal for people to feel upset about losing their hair. Hair is precious and even more so to someone who loses it suddenly due to medical reasons. For cancer patients, hair loss is the upsetting side effect of chemotherapy and radiation treatment and often results in anxiety, depression, a negative body image, and lowered self-esteem.1, 2 Hair loss, or alopecia, might make one feel vulnerable, self-conscious, and exposed as a “cancer patient.”1 Chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a clinically l ..read more

HOW ORGAN DONATION HELPS PEOPLE WITH CANCER Cancer is a condition that causes the body’s cells to grow uncontrollably and to spread to other bodily areas. It can begin practically anywhere in the body and spread to neighbouring healthy cells or tissues or even invade them.1 Roughly 10 million deaths, or nearly one in every six, were caused by cancer in 2020, making it the top cause of death globally.2 The use of cigarettes, having a high body mass index, drinking alcohol, eating few fruits and vegetables, and not exercising account for around one-third of cancer-related fatalities.2 The estima ..read more

World cancer day Every year on February 4th, World Cancer Day is observed to raise awareness about cancer and encourage individuals and organizations worldwide to take action against the disease. Cancer is a complex and often devastating illness that affects people of all ages, genders, and nationalities.1 Despite advances in medical technology and research, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death globally, and it is estimated that the number of cancer cases will continue to rise in the coming years. Therefore, it is more important now than ever to focus on preventing, detecting, and ..read more

Vaccines in Cervical Cancer for Girls The cervix is the uterus’s lowest point (where a baby grows during pregnancy). It looks like a doughnut and links the uterus to the vaginal entrance. It is covered in cell-based tissues. These healthy cells are the ones that can develop into pre-cancer cells.1 Cervical cancer, also known as cancer of the cervix, originates on the surface of the cervix. It occurs when the cells of the cervix start to transform into precancerous cells. Although not all precancerous cells progress to malignancy, identifying these cells and treating them before they ..read more

CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Cervical cancer develops in a woman’s cervix. The cervix connects the upper part of the uterus (womb) to the vagina, and it is one of the slow-developing cancers. A sexually transmitted infection called high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for 99% of instances of cervical cancer.1,2 However, cervical cancer is extremely curable and has a good survival rate if it is detected early.1 Cervical cancer is the 4th most common type of cancer found in women.2 The cervix has 2 main parts:1 The ectocervix: it is the outer part of the cervix covered with thi ..read more