What is Brain tumours are cell masses that are growing uncontrollably in the brain. Brain tumours rarely spread to other parts of the body. In other types of cancer benign tumours are less dangerous since they do not spread to other parts of the body. Both benign and malignant brain tumors can be life threatening when they grow and press on normal brain tissue. Because of this doctors speak of brain tumours rather than only brain cancer. Most brain tumours develop from glial cells, which are su... Learn More

Brief Description Ovarian tumours are cell masses that are growing uncontrollably in the ovaries. They can start in the ovaries or fallopian tubes. Ovaries are composed of three types of cells and each type can develop into a different type of tumour. Epithelial ovarian tumours are the most common kind and they start from the cells that cover the outer surface of the ovary. They can be benign, borderline or malignant. High-grade serous carcinoma is the most malignant form of ovarian cancer. Oth... Learn More

Blood cancers affect blood cells and bone marrow - the spongy tissue inside your bones where blood cells are made. These cancers change the way blood cells behave and how well they work. You have three types of blood cells: White blood cells fight infection as part of your immune system. Red blood cells carry oxygen to your body's tissues and organs and bring carbon dioxide to your lungs so you can breathe it out. Platelets help your blood clot when you're injured. There are three major types of... Learn More

What is uterine cancer? The uterus or womb is pear-shaped and positioned in a woman’s pelvis between the bladder and rectum. Baby grows in the uterus upon conception. The uterus has a cervix, isthmus, and fundus, which is the dome-shaped top section. The three lining layers of the uterus are the endometrium (inner layer), the myometrium (the thickest layer composed almost entirely of muscle), and the serosa (the thin outer lining of the uterus). Uterine cancer occurs in the endometrial li... Learn More

Colorectal cancer known as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer, is the development of cancer from the colon or rectum. StatisticsColorectal cancer is the third most common cancer around the world. It mostly affects older people aged 50 and above. The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is nearly 1 in 24 for men and 1 in 26 for women.Risk factors and symptomsThe risk of getting colorectal cancer increases as a person gets older, and other risk factors are- Inflammatory bowe... Learn More