Cancer refers to any one of a large number of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and can infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue. Also known as “korkot rog” in Bangla. There is no doubt that it puts us under tremendous pressure regarding morbidity and mortality. But thanks to the latest developments in the multiple treatment and investigation facilities to relieve the burden of cancer.
See here for more info: Introduction to Basic Cancer Neoplasm and Oncology Terms
In Medicine, it is known as Neoplasm. That is what your doctor will use the name. The study of neoplasm is oncology. Sometimes it is also called a tumor. I will discuss the basic terminology and facts about it. Carcinoma or sarcoma are two different types of cancer. Some are benign and some are malignant.
Malignancy is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Initially, it was considered a disease of affluent countries but with time this information is no longer believed to be true.
This is the context of the topic chemotherapeutic drugs series. Today is part 4. Topic of discussion for today is resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs and classification of chemotherapy agents. Chemotherapy drugs are of various types. Some are oral, some are given through IV administration. Here is a quick link to previous topics. Chemotherapy drugs: Things […]
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World Childhood Cancer Day is celebrated every year on the 15th of February. But as it was a government holiday in Bangladesh, it was celebrated on 16th this year in BSMMU. International Childhood Cancer Day is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer and to express support for children and adolescents with
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This is the context of the topic chemotherapeutic drugs series. Today is part 3. Topic of discussion for today is combination chemotherapy, various types of chemotherapy, Pharmacokinetic Terms, area under the curve, toxicities of chemotherapy drugs etc. Here is a quick link to previous topics. Principles of combination chemotherapy Combination chemotherapy accomplishes three important objectives
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Welcome to the 2nd part of the discussion about chemotherapy drugs for childhood cancer. See here for the first part. Chemotherapy drugs are an essential part and parcel for the treatment of childhood cancer. Here is a list of common childhood cancers and tumors. There are many clinical trials going on to improve the therapy
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Chemotherapy drugs are simply medicines used to treat cancer. They work through a variety of mechanisms. It kills the rapidly growing cancer cells in our body. During acting on cancer cells, it also kills normal cells. Sometimes chemotherapeutic drugs shrink the tumor to facilitate surgical removal. Some of the effects produced are undesirable. They are
Cancer is defined as the continuous uncontrolled growth of cells. The entire population of cells within a cancer arises from a single cell that has incurred genetic change, and hence the tumors are said to be clonal. Children with cancer are not simply little adults with cancer. They present most commonly with leukemias and lymphomas
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BSMMU is the center of excellence for pediatric cancer-related research and treatment. 15th February is world childhood cancer day. Like the previous year, this day is celebrated for awareness-building worldwide. Childhood cancer is sometimes preventable and with proper treatment cure rate is about 70% for ALL in our country. But poor people cannot afford the
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