Hiccups are an unexpectedly common symptom seen in patients having cancer, whether during cancer treatment or in the palliative care setting. Hiiccups causes these sounds due by involuntary clonic spasms of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles due to sudden closure of the glottis. In most cases, they are annoying and usually stop within a few minutes. However, some patients may experience continuing periods of greater than 24-48 hours, these are

Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) is a rare but intense type of cancer of myeloid cells (white blood cells responsible for strengthening our immune system and fighting infection). The new standard of care for acute myeloid leukaemia is being tested all around the world for effective treatment of its patients. The latest results from the VIALE-A phase III clinical trial from this summer revealed a 34% decrease in the death risk, by

Coping with a cancer diagnosis: Emotional & psychosocial effects A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event in anyone’s life. It is a destructive disease-causing vita psychological problems among the patients and their family and friends. Psychological agony is a significant and continuing problem for those suffering from cancer who are heavily affected by the time of diagnosis, in the first year after the diagnosis, and commonly during their treatment. Their

Guide to Tumor lysis syndrome: Vital things to know What is tumor lysis syndrome? Tumor lysis syndrome ( TLS ) refers to the condition of metabolic disturbance which occurs when a large number of tumor cells or neoplastic cells are killed briskly within a short period, leading to the release of intracellular components in the blood. This syndrome is characterized by the quick development of hyperkalemia, hyperuricemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, with

Effects of Covid-19 on Cancer: Here’s what you must know Covid-19 has shaken the world around us. In these unprecedented times when there’s danger from every side, being a cancer patient can be terrifying. Many cancer patients have suffered from a higher risk of coronavirus due to their withering immunity system. The growing fear, anxiety, and unawareness have taken a toll on everyone’s life, not just on people with cancers.

What you must know about cancer in children/pediatric cancer? Cancer in children or pediatric cancer is relatively uncommon. Less than 13,500 cases and about 1,500 deaths are reported among kids aged between 0 to 14 years. While more than 1.4 million cases and 575,000 deaths are noted in adults annually. In spite of rare cases, cancer among children remains the 2nd most leading cause of death. Cancer types that also

To understand cancer start, growth, and spread, we’ve got to study the smallest constituent first of the body – the cell. We constitute up to trillions of cells formed together into tissue and organs. The cells divide, work, grow, and die from the instruction of the genes present inside the nucleus of each cell. If our cells continue to follow the timely routine of division, growth, and death then we

Which is worse, cancer or chemo? Cancer in itself is a life-altering disease but despite the danger of this disease, its treatment is considered much worse. Is chemotherapy tougher than cancer? Although the treatment is always a better choice than none increasing evidence shows up about chemotherapy not being the right choice. What makes chemotherapy not an ideal choice of treatment anymore, is it unbearable? Let’s find out. Understanding chemotherapy

Our immune system and cancer are correlated and interdependent in times of need. Just like the immune system, other organs work together in our body to maintain its proper functioning and health. The immune system, out of all, is vital for the protection of our body against numerous diseases and foreign bodies like pathogens. For fighting cancer, our immune system plays a critical role. It is designed in a way

Once your cancer treatment ends, going back to our routine makes life more comforting and healing. It distracts and gives back the normal life outlook again once we return to our familiar routines, one such is work. Your workplace can renew your focus and concentration beyond cancer. Deciding to resume back your work is an excellent and powerful move, and if you’ve made up your mind, then you’re going to