Liquid biopsy for cancer diagnosis — what you need to know
Tumour biopsy is one the common diagnostic tools used to detect cancer (whether it is in the early stage or advanced stage). However, doing a biopsy is not a simple procedure as it requires surgery to...
View ArticleLiquid biopsy can help monitor colorectal cancer
Science and medicine have made rapid advancements in the area of colorectal cancer detection and treatment. Today, colorectal cancers are treatable and most of the patients have been known to lead a...
View ArticleBreast cancer detection: MRI every 6 months more effective than annual mammogram
An MRI every six months could be far more effective in detecting breast cancer in younger women with a high-risk genetic profile than an annual mammogram, according to researchers. The findings showed...
View ArticleProstate cancer screening might not be necessary for all, says expert
Men, once they cross 50 years of age are advised to go for a PSA test annually to keep a tab on their prostate health. PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test is usually done to assess the health of the...
View ArticleOral cancer: Here’s everything about the latest diagnostic trends in India
Oral cancer, including cancer of the mouth, lip and tongue is remarkably common in Asia. According to the Three Year Report of Population Based Cancer Registries, the incidence of mouth cancers in the...
View ArticleIIT Kharagpur researchers develop tools to detect interstitial lung diseases...
Researchers of IIT Kharagpur have developed a decision support system to diagnose malignant lung tissues and other interstitial lung diseases (ILD), said an official statement on Wednesday. “Biopsy...
View ArticleAutomated way to detect eye surface cancer developed: Study
Australian researchers have developed a new automated non-invasive technique for diagnosing eye surface cancer, offering the potential to reduce the need for biopsies, prevent therapy delays and make...
View ArticleNow Available In India! Cone Beam CT Guided Lung Biopsy For Early Diagnosis...
Lung cancer is one of the prominent causes of cancer death worldwide is. Unfortunately, more than 60 per cent of lung cancer patients are diagnosed at the last stage, reducing their odds of survival....
View ArticleWhen To Do A Biopsy For The Prostate? Shares Dr Niti Raizada
We have Prostate cancer cases of about 34,500 in India each year. It is the 12th most common cause of cancer in our country and forms 2.6% of all cancers. About 50% of all Prostate cancer patients die...
View ArticleLiquid Biopsies For Cancer Detection And Monitoring: All You Need To Know
Cancer is more likely to be treated successfully when diagnosed at an early stage. Early diagnosis and treatment also reduce physical, mental and financial suffering. There are many approaches to...
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