Dr Rajesh bollam DM medical oncology and hematology ( Cancer specialist Hyderabad )

Cervical cancer Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of body cells and can start almost anywhere in the human body. When cancer develops in the cervix of female it is termed as cervical cancer or cancer cervix. Cervix is the lower part of the uterus and connects the body of the uterus to the vagina (birth canal).The lower part of the cervix (ectocervix) lies within the vagina and the upper two thirds of the cervix (endocervix) lies above the vagina. Most cervical cancers originate in the area where the endocervix and ectocervix join. BOOK APPOINTMENT Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide and second most common cancer in women living in less developed regions. World Health Organization (WHO) estimated 530 000 new cases of cervical cancer globally (estimations for 2012), with approximately 270 000 deaths (representing 7.5% of all female cancer deaths). More than 85% of these deaths occurred in low- and middle-income countries. The highest estimated incid...

 In India Occurrence of lung cancer was once thought to be rare; however, over the years, incidence has been on the rise. Studies from different parts of the country have shown common occurrence of lung cancer. Incidence of the disease differs according to gender, age group and smoking status. Published data suggests that lung cancer contributes 11.3 per cent of all newly detected cancers and represents the most common cause of cancer related deaths, Accounting for 13.7 per cent of total cancer deaths every year there are 68.000 new cases of Lung cancer in India while it also accounts for 63,000 deaths. Lung cancer is more in male patients compared to females. It is the most common type of cancer in male patients in India.  BOOK APPOINTMENT While the data from developed countries is showing declining trend of lung cancer among men, in India, the rates are rising both among male and female population. Incidence of lung cancer increases with age up to sixth decade. A study from...