INTRODUCTION What is Prostatitis? Prostatitis can be painful. However, acute and chronic prostatitis (CP) are different and may require different courses of treatment. Prostatitis is a condition that primarily affects younger men. It is characterized by severe pain in the pelvis, usually between the anus and the...
INTRODUCTION What is Testicular torsion ? Testicular torsion is a medical condition in males where the testicles twist around the spermatic cord that supports them in the scrotum. When this occurs, the blood flow to the testicle is restricted. Adult men need to take note of...
INTRODUCTION What is Testicular cancer ? Testicular cancer is a type of cancer (out of control/abnormal cell growth) that initiates in the testicles, an essential part of the male reproductive system. The testicles are responsible for generating male hormones such as testosterone and sperm, which fertilize a...
INTRODUCTION What Is Urethritis? Urethritis occurs when the urethra, the narrow tube that carries urine and bodily fluids from the bladder to the external urinary opening, becomes inflamed and irritated. The urethra also carries sperm in males. Non-specific urethritis can also occur in males without...
INTRODUCTION Leukemia in Children There’s nothing more devastating than being told that your child may potentially have leukemia. A stressful and anxiety-inducing situation such as this is going to drastically change the child as well as their family's life moving forwards. If you have found yourself...
INTRODUCTION Recurrence of prostate cancer Although prostate cancer is a highly treatable type of cancer, many patients are concerned deeply about its recurrence. A recurrence of prostate cancer signifies that the cancer has returned, either in the same place where it originally developed or elsewhere in the...
INTRODUCTION What Is Liver Cancer? Being diagnosed with liver cancer can be devastating. It can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated in its early stages. It may spread to the colon and find its way into the bloodstream. However, the causes of liver cancer have been...
INTRODUCTION What Is Cancer? Cancer, the deadly disease which no one wants to contract has seen an upward trajectory in recent years. This menace has been on the rise and is not displaying any signs of slowing down any time soon. For many, the fear of being...
INTRODUCTION What Is Lung Cancer? Lung cancer typically starts in the lungs and is one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Smokers tend to be more susceptible to the disease, but people who have never smoked can also be affected. If you have been...
INTRODUCTION What Is Breast Cancer? Breast cancer is the leading form of cancer in women. It has picked up momentum and surpassed all types of cancer over the years. This trend is alarming, because breast cancer can develop in women of all ages. The trend...
INTRODUCTION Introduction The radical prostatectomy is a procedure performed to treat prostate cancer or benign prostate hyperplasia. It entails the complete or partial removal of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system. Prostate glands are an integral part of the male reproductive system. They are a walnut-shaped...
INTRODUCTION Introduction Chemotherapy has long been recognized for the many benefits of fighting cancer, but for many- it is just as well known for the unpleasant issues it can cause. Though the drawbacks and side effects are temporary, they can be distressing and painful to go through....
Introduction Chemotherapy is one of the treatments that cancer specialists prescribe to cancer patients. While it is a successful treatment in most cases, it is also difficult for patients and their families to go through. If you know someone going through it or, if you...
INTRODUCTION Why Breast Cancer is the Leading Cancer in Women The incidence of breast cancer is higher in women, which is why breast cancer remains the second leading cause of death after lung cancer. Statistics suggest that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer...
Introduction Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in adults after breast cancer. It has escalated in frequency and intensity during recent years as well. Many factors contribute to this devastating disease and its rise over the years. Being diagnosed with lung cancer is a...
Introduction Even though most cancers develop in adults, they can affect any part of the body and occur in people of all ages, including children. Here are the most common types of cancer in children. According to a population-based study, approximately 400,000 children and young adults between...
COVID-19 pandemic Introduction Cancer - the deadly disease which no one wants to contract has seen an upward trajectory in recent years. This menace has been on the rise and is not showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon. For many, the fear of getting...
Guidelines for COVID-19 infection prevention In Immunosuppressed individuals | Patients on Chemotherapy | Post-Transplant Patients As the rise in COVID-19 cases picks up momentum, many high-risk individuals are being advised by medical professionals to take strict caution. For them, the virus which keeps mutating and evolving is...
How to Keep Your Immune System Boosted If you’re someone who falls sick quite a lot, feels weakness after an ordinary chore or has recurring headaches, then you may have a weak immune system. The immune system can be described as our body’s defense mechanism against illnesses and...
How Do You Manage to Quarantine at Home When One Member of the Family Has COVID Are you struggling to quarantine at home with an infected family member? Follow the given guidelines to quarantine at home effectively. Quarantining has become quite the norm since the dawn of the...
Below are some Guidelines to follow for domiciliary care of COVID-19 patients Taking care of a COVID-19 patient can be a stressful and anxiety-inducing situation. Especially since precautions need to be taken by ensuring proper use of protective gear and maintaining social distancing. If you know someone who...
Vaccines in India Efficacy, Failure, and Importance of Getting Vaccinated While the Indian national healthcare system suffers the worst breakdown in its history, its vaccination drives also remain the biggest in the world. So far, India has administered more than 125 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines despite...
Thinking of laying back on social distancing protocols? Here are all the reasons why you should practice distance even after getting vaccinated. Why Social Distancing and Masking Is Essential Even for Vaccinated People The recent vaccines for COVID-19 are a sign of relief for sure but only...
COVID-19 pandemic Introduction According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) website, the current statistic as of April 2021 has 148,329,348 confirmed COVID-19 cases globally. The recent wave of pandemic in India has gripped the world’s attention with its overwhelming need for hospital resources and oxygen. As...
INTRODUCTION What types of cancer are commonly found in adults? Having your doctor tell you that lab results have detected cancer can be devastating. It can be a rollercoaster of emotions and a downward spiral from then on as you figure out which treatment option is the...
Are you experiencing STD (sexually transmitted disease) symptoms? What Are STDs? ‘STDs’ is short for sexually transmitted diseases. These diseases spread via various sexual activities. The contact can be oral, vaginal, or anal. However, some may be transmitted via close physical contact of the skin as well...
INTRODUCTION What are Mumps and What Causes Them? Mumps is a viral infection caused by a virus called Paramyxovirus. It causes symptoms of viral infection, including fever, fatigue, and muscle pain. This virus infects a pair of salivary glands (parotid glands) found in the cheek, near the...
introduction Decision Making In the Treatment of Prostate Cancer A prostate cancer diagnosis can be hard on your mental, physical and emotional well-being. However, the good news is that it is often curable. Making the relevant prostate cancer treatment choice may not be simple at first. This is...
introduction What Is a Prostate Biopsy? A prostate biopsy is a procedure where small samples of your prostate gland are removed and examined under a microscope after a process to determine the grade (level of agreesiveness) of your prostate cancer. The prostate is a gland right...
introduction How is Prostate Cancer Staged and Graded? According to the World Cancer Research Fund, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer that occurs in men. It is also the fourth most common cancer that occurs overall. Cancer.net has also predicted that an estimated 248,530 men...
introduction How to Treat Prostate a Cancer Recurrence – Don’t Give Up Just Yet! Dealing with prostate cancer and its treatment is tough on its own. It takes a toll on not just your physical health but your mental well-being as well. No one wants to go...
introduction Prostate Cancer- Treatment Options? Have you just received your biopsy report stating that you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer? The worry that must have followed is what to do next, what are the various treatment options out there, and which one should you pick? If you...
introduction What Is Prostate-Specific Antigen? Prostate-Specific Antigen, or PSA, is a product of your prostate gland’s function. High PSA levels could be indicative of prostate cancer. Moreover, high levels could also indicate an enlarged prostate gland or prostatitis (infection of the prostate), which is a...
introduction Chronic Backache Could Be Secondary to Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among males, which is why screenings and timely attention to potential symptoms are very important. This type of cancer can commonly spread outside the prostate area in...
introduction What is Urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence is a medical condition in which an individual is unable to control urination, leading to a continuous dribble of urine. It is one of the major complications following radical prostatectomy, a surgery carried out to treat prostate cancer. With the...
INTRODUCTION Prostate Cancer and Importance of Diagnosis Prostate cancer is the most commonly found malignant cancer in males above the age of 65 years old. It originates in the peripheral zone of the prostate. It forms when there is an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of the cells,...
INTRODUCTION About the Prostate Gland The prostate gland is a glandular tissue found in males, and it is present at the bottom of the bladder. It is a part of the male genital tract and produces 30% of the total seminal fluid. Seminal fluid is the fluid...
introduction What is a Radical Prostatectomy? Radical prostatectomy is the surgical procedure carried out to treat early and sometimes locally advanced prostate cancer. Only patients whose cancer is within the confinement of their prostate gland could expect a long-term recurrence free survival. A Radical prostatectomy involves removing...
introduction What is Prostate Cancer? The most common type of cancer, prostate cancer, occurs in the prostate gland in males. The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland responsible for producing the fluid that transports sperms. occurrence How does Prostate Cancer Occur? The prostate is an organ located right under the...
introduction What is Uterine Cancer? Uterine cancer is a type of cancer that forms around the lining of the uterus, more commonly known as endometrial cancer. The majority of uterine cancer cases found in women are of endometrial cancer. There is another rare type of uterine cancer...
introduction What is a PET-CT Scan? A PET-CT scan (Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography) is a 3D imaging investigation used to detect the presence of cancer or tumors in the bones, tissues, and organs. It is a functional imaging modality done to analyze the status...
INTRODUCTION What is Colon Cancer? Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a cancer of the large intestine. It begins with an abnormal growth in the intestine’s tissue lining called polyps. Polyps can either be cancerous or noncancerous in nature. In a colon cancer patient, these...