Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
What is acute lymphoblastic leukemia? It is a cancer of the blood. It begins when normal blood cells, called lymphocytes, change and grow uncontrollably. All is the most common type of childhood cancer. What are lymphocytes? Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell made in the...
Recent Advancements in Cancer
Cancer is considered one of the most lethal diseases. All cancer develops due to genetic mutations. Over the years, much advancement has taken place in India. This includes the field diagnosis to the management of cancer. Now, is the era of gene sequencing (though done at...
What to Expect When Having Chemotherapy
It is normal to feel worried or overwhelmed when you find out that you will receive chemotherapy. The information in this article can help you prepare for your first treatment. Your chemotherapy team If you need chemotherapy, a team of highly trained medical professionals will work together...
What’s the difference? Blood cancers: Leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma
The language of cancer can be a confusing mix of unpronounceable words, sound-alike terms and scientific jargon. But some of the nuances in cancer types, terms and titles may indicate deep differences in the diseases, diagnoses and treatments. This blog is an installment in an...