Medical Departments

Breast Cancer is most common in women and has the second highest occurrence in India. The average incidence rate varies from 22-28 in urban areas to 6 per lakh women in rural areas. Women above the age of 50 are most susceptible for cancer. In [...]

Lung cancer is the deadliest type of cancer in both, men and women. Each year, more people die of it than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. Though cigarette smoking has been the leading cause of lung cancer, there have been occurrences amongst non-smokers as [...]

Liver cancer, otherwise known as hepatic cancer, affects the liver. Liver cancers are malignant tumours that grow on the surface of or inside the liver. The liver, located below the right lung and under the ribcage, is one of the largest organs of the human [...]

Oral cancer is the uncontrolled multiplication of cancerous cells in the mouth and surrounding regions. This type of cancer may affect the tongue, lips, palate, floor of the mouth or even the pharynx and sinuses. Oral cancers are most often discovered after they’ve spread to [...]

Head and Neck Cancer is a common form of cancer in India and other developing countries. More than one lakh Head and Neck Cancer cases are diagnosed in India, every year. Head and neck cancer types include ear cancers, nose cancers, throat cancers, tongue cancers, [...]

Cancer of the uterine cervix (the lower part of the uterus which extends slightly into the top of the vagina) is one of the most common cancers in women. An early symptom is abnormal vaginal bleeding. It has been noticed that most cases develop among [...]

The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly and is located in the front of the neck. It makes hormones that regulate the way the body uses energy and that help the body to work normally. Thyroid cancer occurs when abnormal cells have uncontrolled growth [...]