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12/13/2022

Bone marrow is the spongy material that is found inside the bones. In the marrow are cells called cells. These cells are in the very early stages of development and will eventually become white blood cells, red blood cells, and . White blood cells have several functions, including fighting infection. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all the other cells in the body, and platelets take part in forming clots after bleeding. After receiving heavy doses of and occasionally therapy, the patient’s own stem cells may occasionally be harvested (taken from the blood) and given back to them. But for other illnesses, the patient needs the stem cells to come from a . The donor may be a sibling or parent (referred to as a related donor) or an unrelated donor.

TYPES OF BONE MARROW
1) Red Bone Marrow – All of the red blood cells, platelets, and 60–70% of the in an adult person are created in the red bone marrow. Other lymphocytes develop fully in the lymphatic tissues, such as the , , and , after beginning their lives in the red bone marrow. Red bone marrow, along with the and spleen, contributes to the elimination of old red blood cells.

2) Yellow Bone Marrow – The main function of yellow bone marrow is to store . It contributes to sustaining the right conditions for the bone to operate. Yellow bone marrow, however, may transform back into red bone marrow under specific circumstances, such as when there has been significant blood loss or when there is a fever.

BENEFITS OF BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT
1) Replace damaged bone marrow that is no longer functional as a result of certain medical disorders
2) Restore the function of the bone marrow after damage from therapies like high-dose chemotherapy or radiation therapy
3) Stop the spread of certain disorders’ negative effects
4) Boost function to fight current or recurrent like leukemia

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11/29/2022

National Family Health History Day
Thanksgiving Day is not only a time to gather with friends and family to eat a sumptuous meal and count blessings, but it is also National Family Health History Day. The idea is to take a day when everyone in your family is assembled and discuss family medical issues that may be common, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or cancer.
Family health history is a record of your family's diseases and health conditions. You and your family members share genes. You may also have behaviors in common, such as exercise habits and what you like to eat. You may live in the same area and encounter similar things around the environment. Family history includes all these factors that can affect your health.
If you have a close family member with a chronic disease, you may be more likely to develop that disease yourself, especially if more than one close relative has the disease or a family member got the disease at a younger age than usual.
Knowing and acting on your family health history can be an important part of staying healthy. Family health history can help your doctor decide what screening tests and other interventions you need and when.
You can’t change your genes, but you can change unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, not being active, and poor eating habits.
You may know a lot about your family health history or only a little. To get the complete picture, use family gatherings as a time to talk about health history. Collect information about your parents, sisters, brothers, half-sisters, half-brothers, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Include information on major medical conditions, causes of death, age at disease diagnosis, age at death, and ethnic background. Be sure to update the information regularly and share what you’ve learned with your family and with your doctor.
Knowing is not enough—act early on your family health history!

10/26/2022

encompass all cancers of the system, including the va**na, cervix, uterus, tubes, and . All are at risk for these cancers and approximately 71,500 are diagnosed each year in the United States.

Vaginal cancer is rare cancer that occurs in your **na — the muscular tube that connects your uterus with your outer ****ls. Vaginal cancer most commonly occurs in the cells that line the surface of your va**na, which is sometimes called the .
While several types of cancer can spread to your va**na from other places in your body, cancer that begins in your va**na (primary va**nal cancer) is rare.

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the va**na.
Various strains of the human papillomavirus ( ), a sexually transmitted infection, play a role in causing most cervical cancers.
When exposed to HPV, the body's immune system typically prevents the virus from doing harm. In a small percentage of people, however, the virus survives for years, contributing to the process that causes some cervical cells to become cancer cells.
You can reduce your risk of developing cervical cancer by having screening tests and receiving a that protects against HPV infection.

Uterine cancer is sometimes referred to as cancer. Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the , in the layer of cells that form the lining ( ) of the uterus. The uterus is the hollow, pear-shaped pelvic organ where fetal development occurs.
Endometrial cancer is often detected at an early stage because it frequently produces abnormal va**nal . If endometrial cancer is discovered early, removing the uterus surgically often cures endometrial cancer.

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10/04/2022

People with cancer, their friends, family, and health care teams face some of life's toughest challenges together.
If you've been diagnosed with cancer, knowing what to expect and making plans for how to proceed can help make this stressful time easier.

Learning that you have cancer is a difficult experience. After your cancer diagnosis, you may feel anxious, afraid, or overwhelmed and wonder how you can cope during the days ahead.

Here Are Ways You Can Get Support Or Cope With Cancer
1. Get the facts about your cancer diagnosis
Try to obtain as much basic, useful information about your cancer diagnosis as you need in order to make decisions about your care. Write down your questions and concerns beforehand and bring them with you to a doctor's appointment.
2. Keep the lines of communication open
Maintain honest, two-way communication with your loved ones and doctors after your cancer diagnosis.
3. Anticipate possible physical changes
Now — after your cancer diagnosis and before you begin treatment — is the best time to plan for changes. Prepare yourself now so that you'll be better able to cope later.
4. Ask your doctor what changes you should anticipate.
Consider how treatment will impact your daily activities. You may need to spend time in the hospital or have frequent medical appointments.
5. Maintain a healthy lifestyle
Choose a healthy diet consisting of a variety of foods and get adequate rest in order to help you manage the stress and fatigue of cancer and its treatment. Exercise and participating in enjoyable activities also may help.
6. Let friends and family help you
Often friends and family can run errands, provide transportation, prepare meals, and help you with household chores. Learn to accept their help.
7. Talk to other people with cancer
Sometimes it will feel as if people who haven't experienced a cancer diagnosis can't fully understand how you're feeling. It may help to talk to people who have been in your situation. Other cancer survivors can share their experiences and give you insight into what you can expect during treatment.

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09/13/2022

There are three main types of blood cancer , , and . These diseases affect the blood, , and .

Taken together, these types of blood diseases make up the fourth most common form of cancer. Nearly 1.3 million people in the are in or in treatment for blood cancer.

of Blood Cancer
There are approximately 100 different subtypes of blood cancer, but the three main types are:
1. Leukemia: found in your blood and lymphatic system that leads to an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells. The abnormal white blood cells crowd out normal white blood cells making it difficult to fight , and it also impairs the ability of bone marrow to produce red blood cells and . Leukemia occurs most often in older than 55, but it is also the most common cancer in younger than 15.

2. Lymphoma:
• Lymphoma – indicates the presence of - cells
• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma – large, diverse group of cancers that develops in the lymphatic system

3. Multiple : an excess number of abnormal cells are produced and crowd out the normal blood cells in the bone marrow.

Options for Blood Cancer
Depending on the type of blood cancer, treatment could include:
• therapy
• Bone marrow transplant
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• therapy
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• Targeted therapy

Other innovative treatment options being studied include:
• those that harness the body's immune system, such as which uses an engineered virus, such as , to kill multiple myeloma cells
• drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors that help the immune system recognize and target lymphoma cells
• and a procedure called (CAR)-T cell therapy. CAR-T cell therapy takes a person's germ-fighting T cells, engineers them to attack cancer cells and infuses the cells back into the body.

09/04/2022

is rarely diagnosed in approximately only 3-4 people per million a year. It develops when healthy cells in your appendix mutate and grow out of control, forming a . It is usually found during surgery for or when an imaging test is taken for an unrelated condition.

1) appendiceal cancer/adenocarcinoma grows from cells that make up the lining of the appendix. These cells help make a jelly-like substance called that protects the lining of the stomach, intestines, and appendix. Most epithelial appendiceal cancers can lead to a build-up of mucin, which can cause the appendix to . When mucin from the appendix builds up in the , it causes a condition called or .

2) tumors ( ) grow from cells called cells (ECs). ECs make chemicals involved in digestion and movement in the intestines. Neuroendocrine tumors of the appendix are the most common type of appendiceal cancer.

Appendiceal cancer can usually spread to different parts of the abdomen when it ruptures. Less often, appendiceal cancer can spread through nodes to areas outside the abdomen.

Risk Factors of Appendix Cancer
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• Age. It is more common in people between the ages of 50 and 55 years old.
• Gender. are more likely than men to develop appendix cancer.

Symptoms of Appendix Cancer
• Appendicitis (inflammation or infection of the appendix)
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• Abdominal pain
• Pelvic pain
• Fluid buildup in the abdomen ( )
• Changes in bowel function
• and
• Increase in waist size
• Fertility problems

Treatment for Appendix Cancer
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• (HIPEC)
• drug therapy

References
https://www.cancer.gov/pediatric-adult-rare-tumor/rare-tumors/rare-digestive-system-tumors/appendiceal-cancer
https://acpmp.org/august/amp/

08/29/2022

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Types of Lung Cancer
There are 2 main types of lung cancer namely: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer ( ) and Small Cell Lung Cancer ( ) and they are treated very differently.

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
There are several types of non-small cell lung cancer. Each type of non-small cell lung cancer has different kinds of cancer cells. The cancer cells of each type grow and spread in different ways.
1. cell / : forms in the thin flat cells lining the inside of lungs
2. Large cell carcinoma: begins in several types of large cells
3. : begins in cells that line the and make substances such as mucus
Other less common types of non-small cell lung cancer are carcinoma, carcinoma, salivary gland carcinoma, , and unclassified carcinoma.

The treatment options are based mainly on the stage of cancer, but other factors such as a person’s overall health and lung function as well as certain traits of cancer itself are also important.
Treatments for NSCLC can include:
• Surgery
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
• Radiation Therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Targeted Drug Therapy
• Immunotherapy
• Palliative Procedures

Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
About 10% to 15% of all lung cancers are SCLC and it is sometimes called cancer.
This type of lung cancer tends to grow and spread faster than NSCLC. About 70% of people with SCLC will have cancer that has already spread at the time they are diagnosed. Since this cancer grows quickly, it tends to respond well to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Unfortunately, for most people, it will return at some point.

If you have SCLC, you will probably get chemotherapy if you are healthy enough. If you have limited-stage disease, radiation therapy and – rarely – surgery may be options as well. People with extensive-stage disease often receive chemotherapy with or without immunotherapy.

08/24/2022

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Different people have different symptoms of lung cancer. Some people have symptoms related to the lungs. Some people whose lung cancer has spread to other parts of the body have symptoms specific to that part of the body. Some people just have general symptoms of not feeling well. Most people with lung cancer don’t have symptoms until the cancer is advanced.

If you go to your doctor when you first notice symptoms, your cancer might be diagnosed at an earlier stage, when treatment is more likely to be effective.

The most common symptoms of lung cancer are:
• made worse with deep breathing, coughing, or laughing
• Coughing up , , or a
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• Shortness of breath
• Frequent or persistent lung infections, such as or
• Hoarseness
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue or weakness
• Weight loss

Tests for Lung Cancer
Medical History and Physical Exam
Chest X-Ray

Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
Instead of taking 1 or 2 pictures like a regular x-ray, it takes many pictures and a computer then combines them to show a slice of the part of your body being studied.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scan
Like CT scans, MRI scans show detailed images of soft tissues in the body. But using radio waves and strong magnets instead of x-rays. MRI scans are most often used to look for the possible spread of lung cancer to the brain or spinal cord.

PET/CT Scan
A slightly radioactive form of sugar (known as ) is injected into the blood and collects mainly in cancer cells to compare areas of higher radioactivity. This is the type of PET scan most often used in patients with lung cancer.

Tests To Diagnose Lung Cancer
The cells can be taken from lung secretions (mucus you cough up from the lungs), fluid removed from the area around the lung ( ), or from a suspicious area using a needle or surgery ( ). The choice of which test(s) to use depends on the situation. The tests include:
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• Thoracentesis
• Needle biopsy
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08/17/2022

Lung Cancer: Risk Factors And Causes

Risk Factors You Cannot Control
1. Previous radiation therapy to the lungs
Examples include people who have been treated for Hodgkin’s disease or women who get chest radiation after a mastectomy for breast cancer.
2. Air pollution. Some researchers estimate that worldwide about 5% of all deaths from lung cancer may be due to outdoor air pollution).
3. Personal or family history of lung cancer

Risk Factors You Can Control
1. To***co smoke
Smoking is by far the leading risk factor for lung cancer. About 80% of lung cancer deaths are thought to result from smoking and this number is probably even higher for small cell lung cancer (SCLC). It’s very rare for someone who has never smoked to have SCLC. The longer you smoke and the more packs a day you smoke, the greater your risk.
2. Secondhand smoke is thought to cause more than 7,000 deaths from lung cancer each year.
3. Exposure to radon
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that results from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks. You can’t see, taste, or smell it. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer among people who don't smoke.
4. Exposure to asbestos
People who work with asbestos (such as in mines, mills, textile plants, places where insulation is used, and shipyards) are several times more likely to die of lung cancer.
5. Exposure to other cancer-causing agents in the workplace
Other carcinogens found in some workplaces that can increase lung cancer risk include:
• Radioactive ores such as uranium
• Inhaled chemicals such as chloromethyl ethers
• Diesel exhaust
• Taking certain dietary supplements (2 large studies found that people who smoked who took beta carotene supplements actually had an increased risk of lung cancer).
• Arsenic in drinking water

If you smoke and have been unable to quit, make an appointment with your doctor. Your doctor can recommend strategies for quitting smoking, such as counseling, medications, and ni****ne replacement products.

08/16/2022

Lung Cancer: Recent Statistics
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. More people in the United States die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer.

This year, an estimated 236,740 adults (117,910 men and 118,830 women) in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer. Worldwide, an estimated 2,206,771 people were diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for men and women worldwide. In the United States, it is estimated that 130,180 deaths (68,820 men and 61,630 women) from this disease will occur this year. In 2020, an estimated 1,796,144 people died from the disease worldwide.

Lung cancer mainly occurs in older people. Most people diagnosed with lung cancer are 65 or older; a very small number of people diagnosed are younger than 45. The average age of people when diagnosed is about 70.

Lifetime chance of getting lung cancer
Overall, the chance that a man will develop lung cancer in his lifetime is about 1 in 15; for a woman, the risk is about 1 in 17. These numbers include both people who smoke and those who don't smoke. For people who smoke the risk is much higher.

Black men are about 12% more likely to develop lung cancer than white men.
The rate is about 16% lower in Black women than in white women.

Even though the prognosis of lung cancer is not so good, early detection ensures better survival rates. Hence it is always best to have checkups regularly.
Our team of medical experts is always ready to help, book a consultation with us.

References
https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/lung-cancer-small-cell/statistics
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/lung-cancer/about/key-statistics.html

07/13/2022

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07/13/2022

🥳 Wishing our very own selfless and compassionate hematologist-oncologist, Dr. Anita Kumari, a happy birthday! 🎂

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