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General Physician•Fatehabad
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Merkel cell carcinoma refers to cancer of the skin. It is a very rare type of cancer and it looks like a reddish-blue toned nodule. It usually shows up on the face or neck or the head.

The Merkel cells are distributed in your skin s top layer, close to the nerve endings that are responsible for receiving the sensation of touch. If a mutation happens in these cells and they begin to grow and spread abnormally, a person gets Merkel cell carcinoma.

This cancer has a tendency to sp...more
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Gynaecologist•Ghaziabad
Regular pap tests i.e., Tests which look for any signs of cervical cancer should be conducted regularly so that it can be detected at its initial stage and can be treated accordingly.
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Gynaecologist•Noida
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What is Cervical Cancer?

Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When these abnormal cells are present in the cervix, it is called cervical cancer, or cancer of the cervix.

Screening Prevents Cervical Cancer and Saves Lives:

The Pap test can find abnormal cells in the cervix. These cells may, over time, turn into cancer. This could take several years to happen. If the results of a Pap test show there are abnormal cells that could become canc...more
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Oncologist•Bhubaneswar
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Bone cancer is a rare form of cancer in the cancer family. It affects one of the bones of your body and spreads to other bones. But, more often, it has the tendency to affect the long bone in the legs and the arms. There are many types of bone cancers. While some of them can affect children, the others typically affect the adults. This type of cancer is different than those cancers which get initiated from other parts of the body and spread to the bones.

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Oncologist•Kolkata
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I rhink you should consult your oncologist. In esophageal cancer, cough occurs due to multiple causes, which are not simple alleviated without specific treatments.
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General Surgeon•Noida
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Minimally invasive surgery or laparoscopic surgery is increasingly becoming popular in all fields of surgery including gynecological oncology. Given its many advantages, it is easy to see why people prefer this form of surgery. The use of laparoscopy in the field of gynecological oncology began in the late 1980s. The first laparoscopic-assisted hysterectomy was performed in 1989.

Laparoscopy and Endometrial Cancer:

The endometrium refers to the lining of the uterus. Endometrial...more
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General Physician•Delhi
Most cases of food pipe cancer occur in people over the age of 60. The earliest symptom of the disease is a difficulty in swallowing food. Those diagnosed at an early stage have a better chance of getting cured. Treatment can slow down the progression of the disease or ease symptoms. Let’s have a detailed discussion over it, post that i’ll be able to figure out most effective treatment.
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General Physician•Delhi
Some faulty genes that increase the risk of cancer can be passed on from parent to child. These are called inherited cancer genes. This occurs when there is a mistake or a fault in the genes in an egg or sperm cell. Then the gene fault can be passed on to children, let's discuss your concern in detail for better understanding.
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General Physician•Delhi
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Thrombocytosis is a disorder in which your body produces too many platelets. It's called reactive thrombocytosis or secondary thrombocytosis when the cause is an underlying condition, such as an infection. It is disease is a disease in which abnormal cells in the bone marrow cause an increase in platelets. The cause is unknown. It is not considered an inherited (family) condition despite the finding of certain gene mutations in the blood or bone marrow. Let’s discuss your concern in detail so th...more
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Urologist•Kolkata
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One of the most common issues with old age in men is the enlarged prostate. Any difficulty with urination (no constant stream, difficulty initiating, or incomplete emptying of the bladder for instance), and the first suspect is an enlarged prostate. These symptoms are followed by a digital rectal exam to check for an enlarged prostate. Once confirmed, the next step is to check for levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). If both the exam and the PSA are positive, it could mean prostate cancer....more
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