Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with Advanced testicular cancer on October 2, 1996. He had ignored the symptoms (soreness in my groin, headaches and difficulty breathing) for months. By the time he was diagnosed, the cancer had already spread to his lungs and brain. However, with the right cancer care and support of his loved ones, he battled the disease and emerged successful.
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Lenvatinib, a class of drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors, delays the disease progression by an average of 15 months and also causes tumor shrinkage effectively. Know more: http://bit.ly/1nLGmYC #Oncology #CancerTreatment #MedicalBreakthrough #CancerNews

Cervical Cancer is a cellular growth in the the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. This is the most common form of cancer in women worldwide. Know more: http://bit.ly/1nLGmYC #Oncology #CancerTreatment #CancerMyths #VikramHospital

Yuvraj was diagnosed with ’Seminoma’: a kind of tumor usually found on the male reproductive organ in 2011. With timely detection, proper cancer care, he was back with a bang. Yuvraj is now a living, breathing testament of the fact that cancer is not the end of life.
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Carcinomas: A carcinoma begins in the skin or the tissue that covers the surface of internal organs and glands. Examples of carcinomas include prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer. 
Sarcomas: A sarcoma begins in the tissues that support and connect the body. A sarcoma can develop in fat, muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, blood or lymph vessels, cartilage, or bone. 
Leukemias: Leukemia begins when healthy blood cells change and grow uncontrollably. The four main types of leukemia are acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and chronic myeloid leukemia. 
Lymphomas: Lymphoma is a cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. There are two main types of lymphomas: Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

An early detection is the first step to better recovery. Visit the doctor and get the relevant tests done in case you find these recurring signs of Cancer. Know more: http://bit.ly/1nLGmYC #CancerTreatment #SymptomsOfCancer #VikramHospital

On the occasion of World Cancer Day, Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru is organizing a Risk Assessment for Cancer program from Feb 4th to 28th.

This Screening camp includes the following tests:

CBC
LFT
Urine Creatinine
Serum PSA
Mammogram
PAP Smear
Oral Screening
Consultation with Oncologist

Price:
Rs. 2000/- for men
Rs. 3500/- for women (including Mammogram and PAP Smear tests)

Venue:
Vikram Hospital (Bengaluru) Pvt. Ltd. 71/1,
Millers Road,
Opp. St. Anne’s College,
Bengaluru.
Ph: 080-7100-4500
www.vikramhospital.com.

For more information and to fix an appointment , call 080-7100-4500 today

Definition: It refers to a problem in the soft jelly like thing that stays between two adjoining joints. When this soft part pushes out through cracks in the two joints, it is called a herniated disk.

Symptoms: Arm or Leg Pain Numbness or Tingling of affected nerves Weakness causing you to stumble or it might even impact your ability to hold and lift things

Herniated discs, typically refer to problems in the intervertebral discs, located between the vertebral bodies of your spine that act to cushion the spine against stress. When this jelly-like center of the disk leaks, irritating the nearby nerves and causing back and leg pain. More than 90 percent of herniated discs get better on their own with rest, gentle physical therapy, pain management,and anti-inflammatory medicine. Know more at http://bit.ly/1mPwFrw ‪#‎MedicalFacts #‎SpineDisorders‬ ‪#SpineSurgery 

 

Definition: It refers to a problem in the soft jelly like thing that stays between two adjoining joints. When this soft part pushes out through cracks in the two joints, it is called a herniated disk.

Symptoms: Arm or Leg Pain Numbness or Tingling of affected nerves Weakness causing you to stumble or it might even impact your ability to hold and lift things

Herniated discs, typically refer to problems in the intervertebral discs, located between the vertebral bodies of your spine that act to cushion the spine against stress. When this jelly-like center of the disk leaks, irritating the nearby nerves and causing back and leg pain. More than 90 percent of herniated discs get better on their own with rest, gentle physical therapy, pain management,and anti-inflammatory medicine. Know more at http://bit.ly/1mPwFrw ‪#‎MedicalFacts #‎SpineDisorders‬ ‪#SpineSurgery 

Any problem with the foot or ankle resulting in a compromised posture or gait can lead to lower back pain, as well as possible pain in other weight-bearing joints, such as the hips, knees and ankles. A shoe insole can help you achieve a healthy posture and gait. This correction can allow the soft tissues in the lower back to heal, reducing pain. Know more at http://bit.ly/1mPwFrw ‪ ‪#‎SpineDisorders‬ ‪#SpineSurgery #‎MedicalFacts‬