When one hears the word cancer, it has a tendency to evoke a whole range of emotions — fear, anxiety, confusion, and a deep sense of uncertainty. While medical science has allowed us to manage cancer and, in most cases, make it curable as well, going through the treatment is physically and emotionally demanding. To...
Cancer therapy has evolved significantly, and the most groundbreaking shift in cancer therapy is immunotherapy. Although chemotherapy has been the norm of cancer therapy for the past few decades now, numerous patients and doctors alike are opting for immunotherapy in hordes due to its mechanism of targeting, fewer side effects, and lasting efficacy. In this...
The COVID-19 pandemic revolutionized vaccine science with the rapid development of mRNA technology. This promising technology, which protects against COVID-19, is now being used to develop innovative cancer vaccines. Russia has recently announced the development of its mRNA-based cancer vaccine, with plans to introduce this novel entity in the coming years. While this is an...
Gallbladder cancer is among those rare and highly aggressive malignancies that almost always get diagnosed at a very advanced stage. Treatment generally involves surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Though these therapies are often very effective, they are also associated with a host of side effects that can make a patient’s life pretty miserable. Managing such side...
Unexplained weight loss is a huge concern for most people. While one may not bat an eyelid over the loss of a couple of pounds, losing a formidable amount of weight without trying portends potential health problems, one of which might include cancer. In this blog, we will discuss the relationship between unexplained weight loss...