Symptoms of Stomach cancer

Symptoms of stomach cancer Gastric cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Mortality rates are high because most patients with gastric cancer present with advanced disease. However, there has been a steady decline in gastric cancer mortality worldwide, with the rate of decline varying by region. Gastric cancer is usually asymptomatic and […]

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Screening and eradication of Helicobacter pylori for gastric cancer prevention Important questions answered

Gastric cancer remains the 5th most common cause of cancer deaths. Major breakthrough in stomach cancer has been the identification of  H pylori  relation  to gastric cancer . A global consensus meeting was held to review current evidence and knowledge gaps and propose collaborative studies on population-wide screening and eradication of Helicobacter pylori for prevention […]

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Psychological aspects of Colon cancer.

Contributed by Dr Shaheen Shora  Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Director HPFT, NHS UK. Twitter  Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. A cancer diagnosis can affect the emotional well being and mental health of patients, families and carers. Cancer can affect individuals feelings, mood and ways […]

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Hematopoietic Stem cell Transplantation (HCT), challenges and current application in therapeutic paradigm.

Contributed by Dr Abdul Rashid Shah Consultant Hematologist & Bone marrow transplant specialist  Kuwait Cancer Control Center  Linkedin Dr Abdul Rashid Shah Introduction: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation also known as Bone Marrow Transplantation is established curative modality for range of hematological disorders both benign as well as malignant. Stem cells are multipotent and have capability […]

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Eating Disorders Part II.

Student corner:  Contributed by Ms Aaliya Masoodi Pica: Pica is an eating disorder that pertains to eating things that are not considered food and that do not provide nutritious importance.  Individuals with pica crave non-food substances such as ice, dirt, soil, chalk, soap, paper, hair, cloth, wool, pebbles, laundry detergent, or cornstarch. Pica can occur in […]

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