AKASH KUMAR

Thyroid cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the thyroid gland. Thyroid nodules are common but usually are not cancer. There are different types of thyroid cancer. Age, gender, and being exposed to radiation can affect the risk of thyroid cancer. Best Treatment For Thyroid Cancer There are some risk factors which increases the chance of having cancer: 1. Gender: Thyroid Cancer occurs about 3 times more often in women than men. Women are diagnosed with 3 of every 4 thyroid cancers. 2. Age: Thyroid cancer can occur at any age, but about two-thirds of all cases are found in people between the ages of 40 and 55. Risk of thyroid cancer peaks in the 40s and 50s for women and for men it can occur in their 60s and 70s. 3. Hereditary Conditions: Several inherited conditions have been linked to different types of thyroid cancer, as has a family history like 2 out of 10 medullary thyroid carcinomas (MTCs) result from inheriting an abnormal gene...

Skull Base Tumor Benign Skull Base Tumors Even though benign tumors are usually slow-growing, they can become large enough to cause symptoms. Following are the different types of Benign Skull Base Tumors: 1. Meningiomas Meningiomas are one of the brain cancer types which occur in the meninges, the sheet-like layers of connective tissue that protect the brain and spinal cord. Most of these tumors are benign. Symptoms depend on the location of the meningioma. The tumor may press on nerves, causing facial numbness or pain. It may also affect the optic nerve, interfering with vision; other cranial nerves; or the brain stem, which connects the brain to the spine. Meningiomas may be treated using proton therapy   so it's better to consult a doctor if see any symptoms. 2. Pituitary Tumors These growths occur on the pituitary, a small gland located at the base of the brain that produces many hormones and controls other glands that produce hormones. There are many...

Bone cancer is a sarcoma that starts in the bone. Bones are the support system of the body, together forming a skeleton which gives us shape and posture. There are several types of bone cancers, the most serious being primary bone cancers . Bone & Soft Tissue Cancer Here are the symptoms for bone cancer: Swelling or lump under the skin, most often in the arm or leg Pain, if the tumor is pressing on muscles or nerves Bloody or black stools Abdominal discomfort Numbness or weakness in arm or leg Bone fractures Symptoms For Soft Tissue Sarcoma: The location of the sarcoma makes a difference in the symptoms. For instance, if they start: ·          On the arms or legs, you may notice a lump that grows over a period of weeks to months. It may hurt, but it usually doesn’t. ·          In the retroperitoneum (the back wall inside the abdomen), they may cause problems ...

Early detection of cancer is the key to defeat cancer When a person is diagnosed with cancer at any stage he/she may undergo numerous mental harassment. A person with cancer may feel these things during Cancer Treatment . 1.  A range of strong emotions, such as disbelief, fear, sadness, anxiety, and anger. These can be seen as a type of grief - cancer often involves a series of losses, such as the loss of good health, temporary or permanent changes to your appearance, etc. 2.  The first reaction to a diagnosis is often shock – you may feel numb as if you aren't feeling any emotion. It may take time to accept that you have cancer, especially if you don't feel sick. This numbness can protect you as you gradually come to terms with the diagnosis. 3.  Cancer treatments like radiation therapy  have improved in recent years, but it can still be very frightening to hear the word "cancer". It's natural to worry about the treatment, side effects, and the long-t...