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The Signs, Symptoms and Survival Rate of Stomach Cancer In India

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When the cancerous cells start budding in the inner lining of the stomach that malignant condition is called stomach cancer.  There are a lot of early signs and symptoms of stomach cancer but the majority of patients ignore these signs and minor ailments in the body.  Taking precaution with the initial stage and seeing an oncologist is better. As early diagnosis gives a better chance of survival. Hence, you should not ignore these symptoms listed below: Stomach pain or irritation Vomiting Nausea  Unexplained weight loss Loss of Appetite Heartburn Bloating and Indigestion  These conditions could be due to other minor issues, so don’t worry if you are facing some. But if the severity of these symptoms are high then you should visit a doctor soon. Screening Test and Diagnosis Now there are a number of ways stomach cancer can be diagnosed, here are some ways to diagnose: Physical examination makes sure if there is no unusual bump or swelling in...

A Brief Overview of Ovarian Cancer Treatment

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Ovarian cancer might not be that common but it’s still a malignant disease. When cancer cells crop up in the female ovaries the condition is called Ovarian Cancer. Its near to impossible to detect this form of cancer, its only in the higher stages when cancer has spread to the pelvis and starts reaching the stomach that it becomes noticeable. Until then there are no concrete symptoms for the same.  Treatment options  Now as soon as your condition is assessed and your stage is determined, your doctor will devise a special plan for recovery. This plan will include the best treatment at cancer specialist hospital in the form of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, targeted therapy and more.  Surgery- Surgery is the direct and most common approach when it comes to ovarian cancer treatment . A tumour is surgically removed from the body along with some adjacent tissue area. A visible tumour is removed however, there are chances that a tumour can bud again, n...

Exercising - An Important Part of Cancer Treatment

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Cancer can leave a devastating impact on patients and exercising becomes very important to stop the growth of cancerous cells and prevent them from spreading to different parts of the body. Exercising is recommended as part of treatment for cancer to all cancer patients as it helps counteract the adverse effects of cancer. Exercising improves chances of successful recuperation and diminishes risk of cancer recurrence. Medical experts suggest professionally prescribed exercise during radiation treatments and chemotherapy doubles the chances of patient’s survival. Cancer teams in various best cancer hospitals in India , encourage patients to follow regular physical activity by adhering to exercise guidelines for a speedy recovery. Cancer patients are advised to consult physical therapist with experience in cancer care. Aerobic exercises bring oxygen rich blood to the patient’s tissues which bolster the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Oncologists have obse...

Here's How Gene Therapy Is Used to Treat Cancer

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Mankind has been working tirelessly to find a cure for different types of cancer which affect the human body and leave a devastating effect on cancer patients. Cancer occurs due to the production of multiple mutations in a single cell that causes it to multiply in large numbers and get out of control. If we talk about India, then data shows that around 3.1 million of cancer cases were found. Cancer-promoting mutations can be identified in a variety of ways. Several methods such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy have been used as a treatment for cancer in most of the top and best cancer hospitals in India . Cancer patients who do not get cured by the above therapies are treated by gene therapy. Gene therapy is the insertion of a functional gene into the cells of a patient to correct an inborn error of metabolism, to alter or repair an acquired genetic abnormality, and to provide a new function to a cell. Gene therapy also known as human gene transfer is the therapeutic deliv...