A mammogram is a medical imaging technique used primarily for the early detection of breast cancer in women. It involves taking X-ray images of the breast tissue to identify abnormalities, such as tumours or suspicious masses. Mammograms are an essential tool in breast cancer screening. They can help detect cancer early when it is more […]
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Myelodysplastic neoplasms or myeloproliferative neoplasms (MDS/MPN) are a group of rare blood disorders characterized by the abnormal production and functioning of blood cells. They represent a complex overlap between myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). The former involves In contrast, MPNs are characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of blood stem cells, resulting in
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Myelodysplastic neoplasm (MPN) is a group of blood cancers characterized by the abnormal proliferation of blood cells from the bone marrow. These conditions arise from genetic mutations in the stem cells of the bone marrow and often go unnoticed for long periods due to their slow development and progression. MPNs are also known as chronic myeloproliferative
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Cervical cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the cervix. It is the fourth most common cancer in women, and if diagnosed early, It is one of the most successfully treatable forms of cancer. Cervical cancer staging is from stage 0 to stage IV. Stage 0 includes precancerous conditions,
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Vaginal cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the vagina, an uncommon cancer of the female reproductive system. About 85% of vaginal cancers are secondary tumors, and about half are from the cervix or uterus. There are two main types of vaginal cancer :1. Squamous cell carcinoma (begins in squamous cells)2. Adenocarcinoma
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Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries. Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and abdomen and becomes difficult to treat. It is the third most common gynecologic cancer with a high mortality rate. Tumors of surface epithelium are the most common type of ovarian
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Astrocytoma is a type of glioma tumor that develops in the brain and spinal cord. It starts from a particular type of glial cells that are star-shaped brain cells in the cerebellum called astrocytes. Most often, this tumor doesn’t spread to other parts of the body and Is localized in the brain and occasionally in the spinal
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Adrenocortical Carcinoma (ACC) is a rare and aggressive cancer of the adrenal glands. It forms in the adrenal cortex and is classified as functional ACC and non-functional ACC. The former is characterized by increased hormone production, while the latter does not affect hormone production. A rapid surge in cortisol, aldosterone, testosterone or estrogen levels is
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