Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) is a type of cancer of the blood & bone marrow
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) is a type of cancer of the blood & bone marrow
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a type of blood cancer that starts
Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a type of blood cancer that starts in the bone
Anal cancers are different from colorectal cancers, which are relatively more common. Chronic HPV infection
Appendix cancers are often detected unexpectedly during or after abdominal surgery. It is one of
Bile duct cancers are aggressive and often go unnoticed until later stages. Early detection is
Bone cancer happens when the bone cells start to grow uncontrollably. Bone cancers are rare,
Brain cancers happen when the cells start dividing uncontrollably and form abnormal masses. Brain cancer
Despite being the most common cancer in Indian women, at HCG breast cancers are treated
The bronchial tumour is a condition where the tumours are formed in the bronchial tubes.
Carcinoid tumors are a type of slow-growing cancer. They usually begin in the digestive tract
Chronic Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is identified as the causative factor for more than 90%
Increased consumption of fast food that lacks fibre content is observed to be one of
Endometrial cancer is one of the few cancers that can be detected in the early
Esophageal cancer is one of the top ten common cancers in India. It is more
Ewing sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that affects the bones or the soft
Eye cancers are one of the most easily treatable cancers. However, early detection becomes important.
The fallopian tube, one of the main organs of female reproductive system, is rarely cancer-prone.
Gallbladder cancer is a rare type of cancer that arise from the cells lining the
The six most common GI cancers in India are the cancers of esophagus, stomach, liver,
Tobacco use is the biggest risk factor for head & neck cancer. About 85% of
Hodgkin’s lymphoma develops from white blood cells known as lymphocytes. Males are more likely than
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) accounts for only 5% of all breast cancer cases. IBC progresses
Kidney cancer is one of the cancers that can be easily treated. They also have
Early detection plays a pivotal role in treating leukaemia with positive clinical outcomes. Therefore, no
According to medical experts, common causes of liver cancer are regular, high alcohol consumption, having
Both active and passive smoking are risk factors for lung cancer. According to 2020 GLOBOCAN
Lymphoma can happen at any age; however, it is more common in young adults and
Exposure to the chemical asbestos significantly increases one’s risk of developing mesothelioma, and it is
Melanomas look like moles, in most cases. They can be aggressive and common sites for
Multiple myeloma or Kahler’s disease occurs when the plasma cells become cancerous, start dividing abnormally
Neuroblastoma, a rare form of paediatric cancer, forms in the immature nerve cells, called neuroblasts.
In non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the white blood cells that fight infection, start to multiply abnormally and
Oral cancer is the 2nd most prevalent cancer in India. Tobacco consumption (both smoke and
Osteosarcoma is a rare type of cancer in India. It is more prevalent in children
Ovarian cancer is more prevalent among women aged above 50. Having a positive family history
Pancreatic cancer is one of the common GI cancers in India. Adenocarcinomas account for about
Parathyroid cancers are extremely rare, and in most cases, one of the early symptoms of
Penile cancer is one of the rare cancers, and it is more common among uncircumcised
Pituitary tumours may lead to both increased and decreased production of specific hormones, and it
Prostate cancer is one of the top 10 common cancers among Indian men. However, it
Overview Rectal cancer develops when the cells that line the rectum start to divide and
Skin cancers usually form in those body parts that are exposed to sunlight. However, these
Small intestine cancer is one of the rare cancers in India. Major risk factors for
Most soft tissue sarcoma types usually begin in the leg, & the presence of a
Reports suggest that about 1 million stomach cancer cases are recorded every year throughout the
Testicular cancer is one of the rare cancers. It can be seen occurring among men
Throat Cancer in India and many other developing countries is on a rise and the
Thyroid cancer is more common among women than men. Although the incidence of thyroid cancer
Urethral cancers can be treated with positive clinical outcomes. Due to advancements in the field
Vaginal cancer often does not cause symptoms in the early stage. However, it can be
Vulvar cancer happens when the cells lining the vulvar region start dividing abnormally and form
Wilms tumour or nephroblastoma is a rare type of kidney cancer that is more prevalent
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