Introduction Cancer is a complex and multifaceted disease that requires a comprehensive approach for effective treatment. Among the various options available, radiation therapy stands out as a cornerstone in the battle against cancer. This blog delves into the intricacies of radiation therapy, exploring how it works, its applications, benefits, and potential side effects. What is…
Targeted therapy in cancer is a type of treatment that uses drugs to identify and attack specific cancer cells. Unlike traditional treatments like chemotherapy, which can affect both cancer and healthy cells, targeted therapy aims to minimize damage to normal cells while directly targeting the cancer cells. This approach is often more precise and may…
Immunotherapy has emerged as a revolutionary approach in the field of cancer treatment. Immunotherapy harness the power of the body’s immune system to recognize, attack, and destroy cancer cells. Unlike traditional cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, which directly target cancer cells, immunotherapy works by enhancing the immune system’s ability to identify…
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is an advanced form of radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation to a precise target within the body. It is used to treat various types of cancer, particularly those located in the lung, liver, spine, and other areas where precision and accuracy are critical. One of the…
Radiotherapy is a crucial component in the treatment of brain tumors, offering a targeted approach to destroying cancer cells within the brain. Depending on the type, size, location, and grade of the brain tumor, as well as the overall health of the patient, radiotherapy may be used as the primary treatment or in combination with…
Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) is an advanced form of radiation therapy that uses imaging guidance to precisely deliver radiation to the tumor while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. a This technology has revolutionized the field of oncology by allowing for more accurate and effective treatment of cancer. IGRT works by combining traditional radiation therapy…
HPV VACCINATION: HPV Vaccine: HPV vaccination is an important way to protect against HPV infection that commonly causes cancer in cervix. HPV vaccination offers protection against high risk serotypes HPV 16 / HPV 18 Women who has been vaccinated still need to be followed up regularly with screening. Types of HPV Vaccine: Two vaccines licensed…
Brachytherapy is a form of radiation therapy that involves the placement of radioactive sources directly into or next to the tumor. This type of therapy allows for the delivery of a high and localized dose of radiation to the tumor while minimizing exposure to the surrounding healthy tissues. Brachytherapy can be used to treat various…
CAR T-cell therapy is a type of immunotherapy that involves genetically engineering a patient’s T cells to attack cancer cells. T cells are a type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune system. In CAR T-cell therapy, T cells are modified in the laboratory to express an artificial receptor called…