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  Myocardial infarction (MI),  commonly known as a heart attack, is a serious medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, leading to damage or death of the heart muscle. It is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with millions of people being affected by this condition each year. Causes: The primary cause of a heart attack is the blockage of one or more coronary arteries, which are the blood vessels that supply the heart with oxygen and nutrients. The blockage is typically caused by a buildup of plaque, which is a combination of cholesterol, fat, and other substances that can accumulate in the walls of the arteries. When the plaque ruptures or becomes damaged, it can cause a blood clot to form, which can block blood flow to the heart. Risk factors: There are several risk factors that can increase the likelihood of developing a heart attack, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, a family history of heart disease,...

  Radium-223 (Xofigo):  Castration-resistant prostate cancer that has spread to the bone can be treated with this radioactive substance. Alpha-emitting radionuclide radium-223 targets the areas of the bone where cancer is causing changes and mimics calcium. This therapy conveys radiation particles straightforwardly to growths tracked down in the bone, restricting harm to solid tissue, including the bone marrow, where ordinary platelets are made. For six months, radium-223 is administered intravenously (IV) once per month. A radiation oncologist or a nuclear medicine physician will administer this treatment. Throughout this treatment, your medical oncologist should continue to monitor your progress to ensure that the treatment is effective and that any potential side effects are managed. Radium-233 treatment does not always lower PSA, so patients should not anticipate significant PSA levels dropping during treatment; in fact, PSA levels may frequently rise. This treatment shoul...

  DIAGNOSIS METHOD Doctors do a physical examination, assess the patient's medical history, order one or more diagnostic tests, and then make the diagnosis of gynecologic malignancies. Medical background. The doctor will review the patient's medical history, inquire about symptoms, and determine whether the patient has any gynecologic cancer risk factors. Examination of the body. The doctor will assess the patient's general health as well as seek any indications of gynecologic malignancies during the physical examination. A pelvic exam could be part of the examination. Gynecologic malignancies are diagnosed using a variety of diagnostic procedures. These may consist of: A blood test. The level of tumour markers and other blood elements that could be cancer-related are measured by bloodwork. Pap smear. In this test, a physician takes a sample of cells from the cervix to be examined in a lab. To check for malignancy, a pathologist examines the cells under a microscope. Cervic...

  M-mode echo, also known as motion-mode echocardiography , is a diagnostic imaging tool used to examine the heart's motion and function. It is a non-invasive technique that uses ultrasound waves to create a visual representation of the heart in motion. M-mode echo is commonly used to evaluate the heart's function in patients with suspected heart disease or cardiac abnormalities. It provides detailed information on the heart's size, shape, and function, including the thickness and movement of the heart's walls, the opening and closing of the heart valves, and the blood flow through the heart. M-mode echo is commonly used to evaluate the heart's function in patients with suspected heart disease or cardiac abnormalities. It provides detailed information on the heart's size, shape, and function, including the thickness and movement of the heart's walls, the opening and closing of the heart valves, and the blood flow through the heart. The M-mode echo test is ty...

  Chemotherapy is the utilization of medications to annihilate malignant growth cells, ordinarily by holding the disease cells back from developing, separating, and making more cells. Patients with advanced or castration-resistant prostate cancer and newly diagnosed or castration-sensitive metastatic prostate cancer may benefit from chemotherapy. A chemotherapy routine, or timetable, typically comprises a particular number of cycles given over a set timeframe. Prostate cancer is treated with a number of standard medications. Docetaxel (Taxotere) and prednisone are typically the first two medications in standard chemotherapy regimens. Docetaxel, according to recent research, significantly extends the lifespan of individuals with newly diagnosed or castration-sensitive metastatic prostate cancer and prevents the disease from growing and spreading. Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has previously been treated with docetaxel can now be treated with Cabazitaxel (Jevta...

  Ocular oncology  is known as Eye Cancer and it is a rare disease. Eye cancer mainly occurs within the eye and on the surface area of the eye. The cells of the eyes get affected and the tear glands also get damaged. Many times it has been observed that other body parts’ tumours also spread to the eyes. You can face problems in vision, likewise blurry vision, and sensitivity to light. SYMPTOMS The following symptoms can be seen, Hazy vision Loss or reduction of eyesight Floaters (small dots or lines in your vision) Responsiveness to light The pupil’s shape has changed (the dark circle in the center of the eye) iris dark spot that is growing (coloured part of the eye) Having a red or swollen eye TYPES OF CANCER Retinoblastoma:  The cells of the retinas, the light-sensing cells at the back of the eye, are where this uncommon cancer, which is most prevalent in children under the age of five, begins. Because infants and young children often are unable to communicate if they a...

  SPINAL TUMOR A  spinal tumour  is a malignancy that appears either inside the spinal column’s bones or in the spinal canal. It might be malignant or not. When abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the spinal cord or the bones, tissues, fluid, or nerves that make up the spinal column, cancer of the spine results. Many people are diagnosed with spinal cancer each year, which develops from the tissue of the spine itself. SYMPTOMS The type, size, and location of the tumour, as well as the patient’s age and medical history, all affect the symptoms of spine cancer. Symptoms of spinal cancer include; Pain in the arms, legs, back, neck, or other body parts Tingling and numbness in the extremities Weakness Having trouble urinating (incontinence) Alterations in posture, including hunching over (kyphosis) Spinal irregularities Clumsiness Overall loss of feeling The inability to move the legs when walking Discomfort or trouble standing TREATMENT OF CANCER Surgery Try to remove the ...

  When cells in the prostate gland begin to grow out of control, prostate cancer develops. Only males have a gland called the prostate. It produces a portion of the fluid that makes up semen. The prostate is located in front of the rectum, which is the last part of the intestines. It is below the bladder, which is a hollow organ that stores urine. Seminal vesicles, or glands that produce most of the fluid for sperm, are located just behind the prostate. The center of the prostate is where the urethra, the tube that takes urine and sperm out of the body through the penis, is located. Prostate Cancer usually does not cause symptoms in early stages. When there are symptoms, they may include: ● Urinary problems, such as :   > not being able to urinate at all   > having a hard time starting or stopping the flow of urine   > having to urinate often, especially at night   > having pain or burning during urination ● Difficulty having an e...