Knowledge Hub
Cancer Types
Read about specific cancer types — what they are, common warning signs, how they are diagnosed, and treatment basics. All content is reviewed against trusted medical sources.
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Breast Cancer: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Basics
Breast cancer starts in the breast tissue. Early breast cancer often has no symptoms, which is why screening matters. This page covers warning signs, when to seek care, how breast cancer is diagnosed with mammogram, ultrasound, and biopsy, what treatment involves, and how to find care in India.
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Cervical Cancer: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Basics
Cervical cancer starts in the cervix and is almost always caused by long-lasting HPV infection. It is highly preventable through HPV vaccination and regular screening with HPV tests or Pap smears. This page covers warning signs, diagnosis, treatment, and care in India.
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Colorectal Cancer: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Basics
Colorectal cancer often begins as a polyp inside the colon or rectum, and removing polyps early can prevent it. This page covers warning signs, diagnosis using stool tests, colonoscopy, and biopsy, treatment basics, and care in India.
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Lung Cancer: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Basics
Lung cancer starts in the tissues of the lung. Smoking causes most lung cancers, but nonsmokers can also develop it. This page covers warning signs, when to seek care, how lung cancer is diagnosed using chest X-ray, CT scan, and biopsy, what treatment involves, and how to find care in India.
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Oral Cancer: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Basics
Oral cancer starts in the mouth or lip. Early signs include a non-healing mouth ulcer, a persistent red or white patch, or an unusual lump. This page covers warning signs, when to seek care, how it is diagnosed, what treatment involves, and how to find care in India.
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Ovarian Cancer: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Basics
Ovarian cancer often causes no early symptoms and is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage. This page covers warning signs such as bloating and pelvic pain, diagnosis using pelvic exam, transvaginal ultrasound, CA-125 blood test, and biopsy, treatment basics, and care in India.
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Prostate Cancer: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Basics
Prostate cancer forms in the prostate gland and is most common in older men. This page covers urinary warning signs, diagnosis using the PSA test, digital rectal exam (DRE), and biopsy, the screening debate, treatment basics including watchful waiting and active surveillance, and care in India.