Your Guide To Cancer Care

Prostate cancer is the name given to cancer that occurs in the prostate. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in men which produces seminal fluid. The seminal fluid nourishes and transports the sperm. Max Healthcare has the best oncologist in India has the best cancer treatment programs in the country. Prostate Cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. In most cases, the cancer is slow to spread and is initially confined to the prostate gland. It is easier to treat if detected early stages. However, some types of prostate cancer may need a minimum or almost next to nothing medication wise. Then, some are far more aggressive. Symptoms Prostate cancer is a silent killer and may not show any symptoms during the early stages. But the advanced stages have some symptoms like:- ●Trouble urinating - If passing the urine is a problematic experience for you it might be a sign of prostate cancer. ●Decreased force in the stream of urine ●Blood in semen - This...

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time due to ageing. Osteoarthritis can affect or damage any joint, the disorder mostly affects hands, knees, hips and spine. Most of the symptoms of the disease can be managed but cannot be reversed, especially in the joints. Staying active and maintaining a healthy BMI slow down the aggressive nature of the disease. It can also help in joint function and pain. SYMPTOMS Osteoarthritis symptoms often develop slowly and worsen over time. Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis include: ●Pain - Affected joints hurt during or after movement. Persistent joint pain is a good indication of Arthritis in general. ●Stiffness - Stiffness in joints is another symptom of onsetting osteoarthritis. This is especially felt during or after periods of inactivity. This could be after sleeping or sittin...

The liver is a football-sized organ that is placed in the upper right portion of the abdomen. It is placed beneath the diaphragm and above the stomach. The liver can be a hub of several types of cancer, especially in women. The most common type of cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma. It begins in the main type of cells in the liver also known as hepatocytes. Other but less common types of liver cancer are intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and hepatoblastoma. Symptoms Most common symptoms of Liver Cancer are:- 1.Loss of weight without any reason 2.Lack of appetite 3.Nausea and vomiting 4.Pain in the upper abdomen 5.Weakness and fatigue 6.Swelling in the abdomen 7.Yellow discolouration of the skin and eye whites 8.White and chalky stools Cancer can happen due to a variety of reasons. In this case, it happens because the liver cells develop mutations in their DNA which is unwanted. The DNA of the cell provides instructions and information for every chemical process in th...