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.
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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.
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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1. What is Congenital Hemangioma? Hemangioma is a benign tumour. Benign means it’s not that dangerous. So there is not much to worry about. It is a benign tumour of blood vessels. A hemangioma that presents since birth is called a congenital hemangioma. It is fully formed at birth. Blood vessels are formed by the
Mobile phones are an integral part of our daily life. We are living in the ocean of unseen waves. Cell phones need tower known as Base Transceiver Stations or BTS to operate. Both mobile phones and mobile tower radiation is a public health hazard. Electromagnetic radiation is a possible cause of cancer. Even you are
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Cancer is one of the most common cause of death in the world. Actually, it’s the second leading cause of death. There are many types cancer. Some have 100 percent cure rate, that means with treatment the patient can survive the catastrophe. The prognosis mainly depends on upon the timing of detection of cancer. An
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