HIV/AIDS – causes, symptoms and complications
HIV/AIDS has claimed over 25 million lives in the last 30 years. It’s estimated that over 34 million people are living with HIV. One of the biggest problems associated with HIV/AIDS is misinformation....
View ArticleHugo Chavez: What cancer was he suffering from?
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez lost his battle against cancer in the wee hours of Tuesday at the age of 58. Known as a self proclaimed ‘humble soldier’, Chavez was known to shun the western countries...
View ArticleMangalore doc warned Chavez of cancer
Seven years ago, an Indian doctor held in high regard in Venezuela had warned Hugo Chavez, the charismatic leader of the South American nation, that he may develop cancer. The late Dr Pallathadka...
View ArticleCancer terms: Leukaemia to Oncology
Leukaemia: When there is uncontrolled and/or abnormal growth of infection fighting white blood cells, it results in a type of cancer called leukaemia or commonly called ‘blood cancer’. Leukaemia is...
View ArticleCancer terms: Pap smear, Targeted therapy and more
Palliative treatment: Palliativetreatmentis a symptomatic treatment given to relieve the symptoms and reduce the suffering caused by serious or life-threatening disease like cancer. It focuses on...
View ArticleTrue cancer survivor story — From getting diagnosed with cancer to spreading...
Here’s a true story from a cancer survivor who after undergoing grueling sessions of chemotherapy and 35 rounds of radiotherapy realised how important it is for cancer patients to be motivated and why...
View ArticleUterine cancer — all your questions answered
How many times have you ignored that niggling pain in your back, that discomfort you feel in your lower abdomen? Well, know that most women are like you, making them less likely to notice that there is...
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