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Cancer can strike anyone, at any age. This is why it's important for everyone to understand its risks, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Learn all you need to know, here.
On November 13th, esteemed members of various medical societies as well as patient groups banded together to raise awareness about prevention, screening, diagnosis, and management of lung cancer in the Philippines. The event brought together specialists from the fields of lung health, oncology, and patient advocacy, aimed to foster a multi-disciplinary dialogue about lung cancer […]
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Cancer is a tricky disease. Most of the time, it doesn’t show any outward sign or symptom until it has progressed into its later stages. By that time, the rate of successful treatment might have already significantly decreased. This is the reason why you must be aware of the different cancer warning signs. One of […]
Medically reviewed by • May 31, 2021
The topic of prostate cancer causes and risk factors is very important for men. This is because prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among men. The key to prostate cancer is symptom awareness and early detection. If detected in its latter stages, it can be very hard to treat, and leads […]
Medically reviewed by • Nov 09, 2021
Cancer is a deadly disease, but one way of ensuring survival is early detection, as knowing the warning signs of cancer can help you seek treatment sooner. This is where knowing the CAUTION for signs and symptoms of cancer comes in. Cancer: All You Need to Know CAUTION: Signs and symptoms of cancer The mnemonic CAUTION is widely […]
Medically reviewed by • Feb 02, 2022
We often treat diarrhea as a disease. But the truth is, it could be a symptom of another health condition. In most cases, eating contaminated or spoiled food causes diarrhea. But did you know that something as serious as cancer could also cause loose, watery stool? In this article, we’ll answer the question: is chronic […]
Medically reviewed by • Sep 08, 2021
When it comes to prostate cancer, early detection usually increases the success rate of treatment. What are the early warning signs of prostate cancer? And what sign points out to an advanced stage? Find out here. Everything You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Furthermore, according to the Department of Health (DOH), prostate cancer affects about 19.3% […]
Medically reviewed by • Nov 09, 2021
Know the BasicsWhat Is Fallopian Tube Cancer? Fallopian tube cancer, sometimes called tubal cancer, is a rare type of cancer that develops in the fallopian tubes. The fallopian tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus. And during ovulation, a woman’s egg will pass through these tubes to reach the uterus. Fallopian tube cancer occurs when cells in […]
Medically reviewed by • Jul 05, 2021
Cancer is a term used to refer to a large group of serious diseases that can affect any part of the body. It wreaks havoc on the body by disrupting the normal process of cell growth and division. Simply put, cancer results from a series of cell mutations accumulated over a certain period of time. Despite […]
Medically reviewed by • May 19, 2021
Cancer is one of the most common causes of death all around the world. It affects both men and women. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) released a new report stating that the global cancer burden is expected to reach 18.1 million new cases and recorded 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Cancer in […]
Medically reviewed by • Feb 17, 2022
Know the BasicsIn 2018 alone, over 17 million people were diagnosed with cancer. And in spite of more advanced forms of cancer treatment, 9.6 million died in 2018 because of cancer. Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for one out of every six deaths. This is why it is important to be […]
Medically reviewed by • Feb 02, 2022
What Is Chemotherapy? One of the methods used to treat cancer is called chemotherapy. Chemotherapy uses strong drugs in order to kill cancer cells. Compared to radiotherapy or surgery, which are both local treatments, chemotherapy is a systemic treatment, which means it can treat cancer almost anywhere in the body. Strong drugs are needed since cancer cells […]
Medically reviewed by • May 19, 2021
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