Month: November 2019

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Lung Cancer is not just a smoker disease

Cancer of the lung, like all cancers, results from an abnormality in the body’s basic unit of life, the cell. Normally, the body maintains a system of checks and balances on cell growth so that cells divide to produce new cells only when new cells are needed. Disruption of this system of checks and balances...

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Pancreatic Cancer: A Deadly silent disease.

What is pancreatic cancer and its types? Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of the pancreas — an organ in the abdomen that lies horizontally behind the lower part of the stomach. The pancreas releases enzymes that aid digestion and hormones that help manage blood sugar – that is why it is one of the handful...

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Complimentary Therapies

Types of Complementary Therapies Some people with cancer may consider using complementary therapy in addition to standard cancer treatment. This approach is called integrative medicine when it has been discussed with and approved by your health care team. Many people use complementary therapies to: Reduce the side effects of cancer treatment Improve their physical and...