Understanding Molecular Basis for Cancer Origins
Molecular oncology, relates to cancer formation, growth, metastasis, and treatment,
Category: Cancer Information
Colon Cancer
Cancer that affects the colon, which is part of the large intestine or large bowel,
Rectum Cancer
Cancer of the rectum and the large intestine (colon) are often clubbed under ‘colorectal’ cancer.
Gastric Cancer
Gastric, or stomach, cancer is one of the major leading causes of death,
Ewings’ Sarcoma
Ewings’ sarcoma is the second most frequent primary malignant bone cancer in patients younger
Optic Gliomas
Gliomas are tumors that grow in various parts of the brain. The term ‘optic’ relates to conditions related to eyes.
Medulloblastoma
Medulloblastoma is a common malignant tumor found in the pediatric age group.
Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is the most common soft tissue sarcoma occurring in children. Disease onset is observed at 2–5 years of age, with a significant rise in morbidity in adolescents > 12 years.
Survival benefits of radiation in late breast cancers – post mastectomy, post lumpectomy after neo-adjuvant chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy
Late or advanced stage breast cancers include stages IIIB, IIIC and IV.
Role of radiation in early breast cancers
Early-stage breast cancer is defined by tumors that have not spread beyond the breast and are limited to the axillary lymph nodes.