Radiotherapy In Breast Cancer - The Need For Newer Technologies
Posted on April 11, 2008 - Filed Under Breast Cancer | Leave a Comment
The primary intention of cancer treatment is to achieve cure and improve survival. Another equally important intention gaining importance in recent years is to conserve the structural and functional aspects of the organ with cancer. Radiotherapy has an important role in breast cancer as it helps in the attainment of both these objectives of cancer treatment.
Does radiotherapy improve survival?
Treatment of breast cancer has been an evolving process over the years. In the early years, it was considered that only super-major surgery would be able to cure the disease. In those days, extensive surgical removal of the breast and surrounding… Continue reading
Read More..>>Leukemia - Blood Cancer
Posted on March 13, 2008 - Filed Under Leukemia Lymphoma Cancer | Leave a Comment
My wife was suffering from Acute Leukemia. She died on 23rd Jan 2008. Her disease was diagnosed very late when she was in the 3rd stage. When I came to know about the fact, I did intense search on the internet and gained knowledge about the Leukemia. Had I known those facts earlier, her life could have been saved. I have collected some information and I am uploading it on blog so that it can help some one.What is leukemia? In simple words it is, “Too many white blood cells in the body”. Blood contains three types of cells
RBC -… Continue reading
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