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The Phenomenal Cancer Medicine: How Is “Nivolumab” Improving Prognosis & Survival Rates?

The Phenomenal Cancer Medicine: How Is “Nivolumab” Improving Prognosis & Survival Rates?

The European Society of Medical Oncology has called the new immunotherapy drug ‘Nivolumab’ a ‘Game Changer’ in Cancer treatment What is Nivolumab? Nivolumab is an Immunotherapy drug used in the first line of treatment for Inoperable Melanoma or Metastatic Melanoma 1 . It is usually...

Immunotherapy in India still needs to evolve, to meet the needs of cancer patients

Immunotherapy in India still needs to evolve, to meet the needs of cancer patients

Table of Contents A brief history of immunotherapy The evolution of immunotherapy What is the main challenge for immunotherapy today? Immunotherapy in India – where are the challenges? Will immunotherapy ever really work well? When immunotherapy works, it works really well. But it does...

Possible to control the most common CAR T-cell therapy side effect, says new research

Possible to control the most common CAR T-cell therapy side effect, says new research

Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) is the most common and potentially life-threatening side effect of existing CAR T-cell therapies for cancer treatment. Following recent approvals for targeted drugs using this technique to treat Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, scientists have discovered that...

10 Things you can do TODAY to prevent cancer

10 Things you can do TODAY to prevent cancer

Prevention is better than cure, and for a disease as serious as cancer, we need to do everything it takes to reduce our risk. Onco.com presents the top 10 corrective actions that you can apply to your lifestyle today, in order to prevent cancer effectively. These guidelines have been...

What are the Risk Factors and Symptoms of Lung Cancer?

What are the Risk Factors and Symptoms of Lung Cancer?

Lung Cancer accounts for 13% of all Cancer cases, and 18% of all Cancer-related deaths. It is the most common Cancer diagnosed in males, and the 4th-most common in females. Incidence varies in different ethnicities around the world (African Americans had the highest incidence rates of...

Are You Older Than 45? Get Tested for Colorectal Cancer Today!

Are You Older Than 45? Get Tested for Colorectal Cancer Today!

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has recently updated its official guidelines, recommending that all adults aged 45 and older should get screened for colorectal cancer. This is a shift from the previous recommendation of age 50 and above. Landmark Change in ACS Guidelines for...

“Hi doctor, how long do I have?” – Important insights on cancer survival rates

“Hi doctor, how long do I have?” – Important insights on cancer survival rates

Cancer is a pretty serious disease, and some questions about cancer (like ‘How long will I live?’) will always be tough to answer. The most commonly used terms in determining and explaining cancer survival are ‘Overall survival rate’, which is commonly considered in terms of five years...

10 proven ways to prevent oral cancer (reduce your risk and stay safe!)

10 proven ways to prevent oral cancer (reduce your risk and stay safe!)

Oral cancer is a national health priority, accounting for 30% of all cancers reported in India. It is a major problem in the Indian subcontinent, with incidence rates of about 20 per 100,000 population 1 . Its occurrence is accelerated by the indiscriminate use of tobacco, betel nuts,...

Prostate Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Sarcomas and More Cancer Types Now Linked to Lynch Syndrome

Prostate Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Sarcomas and More Cancer Types Now Linked to Lynch Syndrome

Scientists at the ASCO 2018 meeting revealed that Lynch syndrome, previously linked primarily to colorectal and endometrial cancers, is now associated with several additional cancer types. This has led to new screening recommendations for at-risk families. What is Lynch Syndrome? This...

10 Reasons Why A Second Opinion Matters

10 Reasons Why A Second Opinion Matters

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming to process. While too much information may seem like a curse, learning more about your diagnosis and the treatment options available can help you make better decisions. At certain occasions, you may feel the urge to learn beyond the information...

Top 8 Questions to Ask About Ovarian Cancer

Top 8 Questions to Ask About Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer in women and the leading cause of gynecologic cancer deaths. Approximately one in 70 women will develop it in their lifetime. Because symptoms are often nonspecific and there are no standardized screening tests, ovarian cancer is difficult...

PET CT Scan For Cancer – Diagnose Cancer Faster

PET CT Scan For Cancer – Diagnose Cancer Faster

Dealing with cancer can be very daunting. However, advances in cancer researchers across the world have made it increasingly possible to not only cure cancer but also live a long and healthy life post-treatment. Full-recovery from cancer is premised on early detection of what can...

8 Things You Need To Know About Bladder Cancer

8 Things You Need To Know About Bladder Cancer

Even though bladder cancer is common, it is one form of cancer that most people know very little about. Read through 8 quick FAQs to stay educated and protected! 1. What is Bladder Cancer? The urinary bladder is an organ located in the lower abdominal area near the pelvic bones that...

Brain Tumors in Children

Brain Tumors in Children

Brain tumors are the most common solid tumors affecting children and adolescents, with close to 5,000 children diagnosed each year in the US alone. Because of their location, some pediatric brain tumors and their required treatments can cause significant long-term impairment to...

Bust Your Myths Around Lung Cancer

Bust Your Myths Around Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a tabooed topic. Are smokers the only lung cancer patients? What about second hand smoke, e-cigarettes, air pollution? What are the risks and to what extent do they exist? Why quit smoking if you are already diagnosed? Find out what is fact and what is fiction. This lung...

Is Cancer Hereditary? Understanding Cancer And Genetics

Is Cancer Hereditary? Understanding Cancer And Genetics

Cancer is a deadly disease caused by genetic mutations, and considered to be one of the most common human genetic diseases. The idea of genetic mutations often causes people to worry about whether cancer is genetic. This question is especially bothersome for those who see cancer...

Differentiating between branded and generic medicines

Differentiating between branded and generic medicines

Differentiating between branded and generic medicines When a drug is first released in the United States, its parent company sells the medicine exclusively under a brand name for a select number of years. This duration depends on how many years are left of the patent. Moreover, the...

The Cancerous DNA of Air Pollution: Explained

The Cancerous DNA of Air Pollution: Explained

Really bad. It causes cancer. And NOT just lung cancer. In this article, Senior Oncologist, explains how air pollution wins its ultimate medal, cancer. Read on to understand the science behind PM 2.5 and cancer. What exactly is air pollution? Air pollution is the presence of harmful...

Proton Beam Therapy for Cancer Treatment

Proton Beam Therapy for Cancer Treatment

Radiation therapy is one of the most common cancer treatment options. While traditional radiation therapy uses X-rays, a more advanced type of radiation treatment called proton beam therapy (PBT) uses protons instead of X-rays to destroy cancer cells. Protons are positively charged...

Everything You Need to Know About Immunotherapy

Everything You Need to Know About Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy for cancer is a biological therapy that boosts the body’s immune system to fight foreign substances and abnormal cells of tumors. It either uses substances from the body or from the laboratory to restore the immune system’s ability to function regularly. The...

Cervical Cancer Facts – Freedom and Future

Cervical Cancer Facts – Freedom and Future

Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of cleanliness and hygiene across India remains unfulfilled, despite his famous words: “Sanitation is more important than independence.” The release of 'PadMan', a film on menstrual hygiene, was ironically postponed from Republic Day to World Chocolate Day. A...

7 Symptoms of Lung Cancer

7 Symptoms of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer begins in the lung tissues, typically in the cells that line the air passages. With one of the highest cancer mortality rates in the country, the causes and risk factors of lung cancer are continuously increasing. Though smokers have a higher chance of ending up with lung...

Breast cancer can affect men too – Breast Cancer In Men

Breast cancer can affect men too – Breast Cancer In Men

For the whole month of October, people across the world are being encouraged to wear pink ribbons to raise awareness about the ‘early detection’ of breast cancer, and heavily done so in the context of women. In India, one in every 28 women is diagnosed with breast cancer in their...

Questions to ask your doctor about breast cancer

Questions to ask your doctor about breast cancer

It’s Pink October, and in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s discuss a few things everyone should know about the disease. Breast cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that line the duct and the lobes of the breasts. Men can also develop breast cancer but this accounts for...

4 Myths on Prostate Cancer

4 Myths on Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is among the top ten cancers in India, and its incidence is rapidly increasing. While early detection is crucial, many misconceptions surround prostate cancer. Here are four common myths and the facts that can help you take informed steps—like scheduling a consultation...