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Lung Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention

Lung cancer is a type of cancer in which there is the occurrence of abnormal growths in the lungs. In most cases, the lung tumors are malignant, i.e. they spread throughout the body by destroying the healthy tissues around them. Due to this reason, lung cancer is a very life-threatening type of cancer and one of the most difficult cancers to treat. It is therefore advisable to visit a well-equipped hospital for the best and most comprehensive cancer treatment in Whitefield in order to tackle this disease efficiently. What are the common signs and symptoms of lung cancer? Lung cancer does not present itself with any symptoms till it has spread to a fairly large extent. However, some of the most common symptoms which can be considered as red flags for lung cancer are: It is strongly recommended to consult the

A persistent, worsening cough, which may be accompanied by coughing up blood or sputum (Haemoptysis)

Wheezing

Persistent chest pain aggravated by deep breathing, coughing or laughing

Respiratory infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia

Difficulty in breathing and/or shortness of breath

Feeling tired

Unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite

Yellow coloration of eyes and skin in case the liver is infected

Pain in the backbone, thigh bones (femur), pelvic region and ribs

A headache, weakness, numbness of limbs, problems with vision etc.

In some cases, it can cause Horner Syndrome, characterized by drooping of one eyelid and reduced sweating on one side of the face

What are the types of Lung Cancer? Lung cancer can be characterized into two types, based on the type of cells that constitute cancer. They are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER (SCLC) SCLC occurs in about one-fifth of the cases of lung cancer and is the most aggressive of all the lung cancers. Often, by the time it is discovered, it would be in its advanced stages. At this stage, chemotherapy is likely to be more effective. In Limited-stage SCLC, the cancer cells are found in one lung and may be found in the tissues between the lungs and in nearby lymph nodes. If cancer is found in the other lung, in the lymph nodes of the other lung, or other parts of the body, it is called Extensive-stage SCLC. Risk Factors and Causes:

The risk factors for SCLC are as follows:

Smoking: An overwhelming majority of the fatalities due to lung cancer occur due to smoking. Even second-hand smoke can increase the risk of developing lung cancer.

Air Pollution: Continuous, long-term exposure to polluted air emitted from automobiles, factories etc. increases the risk of lung cancer slightly.

Exposure to asbestos: People who work in mines, mills, textile plants, shipyards etc are exposed to asbestos on a regular basis and therefore are at a greater risk of developing a type of cancer known as Mesothelioma, which starts in the inner lining of the chest cavity.

Exposure to Radon: Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally when uranium in the soil and rocks break down. This invisible, tasteless and odorless gas exposes the lungs too small amounts of radiation and increases the risk of lung cancer.

Exposure to carcinogens: Substances like arsenic, chromium, nickel, diesel exhaust etc are potentially cancer-causing agents.

Personal or family history: A person who has already had lung cancer is at very high risk of developing another lung cancer.

NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER (NSCLC): NSCLC is the most common lung cancers and is of several types based on the type of cells found in a tumor.

Adenocarcinoma: This cancer usually originates in the cells that secrete substances like mucus. It is more common in women than men.

Squamous cell carcinoma: These start in the flat cells lining the insides of the airways in the lungs.

Large cell carcinoma: They can appear in any part of the lung and spread quickly, making it harder to treat.

DIAGNOSIS OF LUNG CANCER: The doctor assesses the medical history and condition of the patient by enquiring about the patient’s symptoms, medical and personal history, lifestyle etc. It is strongly recommended to consult the top oncology doctors in Whitefield for accurate diagnosis in the earlier stages of the condition. Chest X-ray: This procedure is carried out to detect the causes of any respiratory symptoms.

Scanning and Imaging: CT scan (Computerized Tomography) or MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) can be performed to determine the stage of cancer and also the extent of its spread.

PET (Proton Emission Tomography): This is used to find out if there is an active tumor tissue growth.

Sputum Testing: This is a simple test in which the cells in the sputum are examined to check if they are cancerous.

Bronchoscopy: The airways are examined through a thin, fiber-optic cable inserted through the nose or mouth to reveal the areas affected by a tumour.

Thoracentesis: A sample of the fluid is removed from the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs to assess the staging and diagnosis of this disease.

Thoracotomy: It is a surgical procedure in which the chest is opened and the tumour is removed and examined.

Mediastinoscopy: An endoscopic procedure which involves examining the chest cavity between the lungs through a surgically inserted probe to collect the sample of lymph nodes in order to detect the presence of cancer cells.

Surgical procedures are performed by the excellent cancer surgeons in Whitefield who are experts and have a great deal of experience in performing such complex operations. What are the treatments for lung cancer? Our oncology doctors are known for their lung cancer treatment in Whitefield. Some of the treatment options are:

Surgery

Radiation Therapy

Chemotherapy

Targeted Therapy

The patient may receive a single method of treatment of a combination of treatments. Wedge Resection: A tumour and a small margin of healthy tissue are removed.

Lobectomy: In this operation, a single lobe of the lung is removed.

Pneumonectomy: Here, the surgeon removes the entire lung.

Sleeve Resection: In this procedure, the diseased section of a large airway is removed, and the healthy ends are reattached.

Radiation therapy: It is a local treatment that uses high energy rays to kill or reduce the cancer cells.

External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT): It is directed at cancer’s location from a machine outside your body.

Brachytherapy: This method is used to help remove blockages of the large airways by cancer.

Chemotherapy: This is a systemic treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells by either killing them or blocking the division.

Targeted therapies: These are advanced cancer treatments that focus on specific genetic anomalies of cancer cells.

In any kind of cancer, the first and the most important step is to visit a qualified doctor as early as possible. Cancers are most treatable in their early stages. Therefore, consult the best oncologist in Whitefield for an accurate diagnosis and world-class treatment options.

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Brookefield Hospital

Hospitals are an important necessity of a society, and a well-equipped, 24/7 service hospital is a gift for any city. BROOKFIELD SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL is one such hospital structured in 2011 in the heart of IT sector in Kundanhalli- Eastern Bangalore, covering areas like Varthur, Sarjapur, Marathahalli, Whitefield and other surrounding areas. Being in the prime location offers public, easy accessibility to enter and exit without hassle. People can easily locate and reach by public and private transport with ample parking space, for about 65-70 cars for the latter. Brookfield, an extension of Sanjeevini Health Care has proficient and competent specialist doctors operating with the best equipment and amenities within elite, super structured architecture, sprawled on 50,000 sq. Ft. area. It’s a 100-bed multi-speciality hospital at ideal & match-less price point catering to services like Cancer care facility Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery Diabetes care Dental surgery Gastroenterology & Laparoscopic Surgery Joint Replacement and trauma Neurology & Neurosurgery Women & Child birth (Obstetrics and Gynaecology including Infertility clinic) Paediatric & Neonatology Plastic Surgery Oncology & Urology Holistic medicines (Acupuncture) HOLISTIC MEDECINE - BROOKFIELD SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL specializes and believes that a many the age-old practice of acupuncture can treat a medical condition. Conditions like infertility, depression, insomnia, migraine, anxiety, nausea, and musculoskeletal problems are treated effectively by acupuncture. Apart from these services it regularly organizes free camps for Dental and Health check-ups.  It also organizes awareness camps for Siddha acupuncture and Ayurveda & Holistic medicines. The 100-bed multi-speciality hospital offers enough space for the rotation of patients and easy and efficient care without making it too over- crowded and congested. It is equipped with ICU/CCU/NICU/CARDIAC CARE/CT & MRI/ULTRASOUND/CATH LAB/DIALYSIS/BIRTHING SUITES/ TRAUMA & EMERGENCY/ 24 HR EMERGENCY AND 24/7 PHARMACY. The easy and convenient entry of patient and the procedure there-in follows, till the exit of the patient has been completely simplified to not add more burden on the already pained relatives. About the team- Brookfield has a very organised and well experienced and efficient team. From top order to the bottom everything is synchronized within each section, team, and related sector. The patients journey is quite smooth, one cannot reduce the pain of the patient, but with the kindness of the staff one can make it hassle free and memorable. The doctors are overly patience, giving sufficient and satisfying time to each patient, diagnosing the right cause without complicating the nature of disease as is often seen in other hospitals. The other staff members and nurses are equally polite and well-behaved, attending the patient with compassion and empathy. Other facility-The rooms and wards facility are pocket friendly and can be chosen accordingly. There are many options available to choose depending upon ones’ budget and nature of privacy. There are Economy wards & General wards for people looking for less budget Privacy & Semi-privacy wards for people looking for little privacy within the budget. Deluxe wards for people who want privacy as well as all exclusive facility. Luxury wards & suites offers more privacy and luxury.

Food and entertainment is also an important necessity of any hospital. While the inmates need proper and nutritious food, the after-patient care taker also need palatable food and some T.V and internet to occupy themselves. BROOKFIELD SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL not only provides nutritious food for inmates but also offers Regional and Continental cuisines, for care takers. It also offers laundry services, internet & T.V facility, and easy access to telephone and ATM. 24/7 facility- BROOKFIELD SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL, health care services are available round the clock. Hospitals need to be alert and at service 24/7, which must be a prime and foremost application of any hospitals. Certain facilities are must and are needed during an emergency and can cause great human loss in absence of it. Health care services are and must be obliged to offer 24/7 Ambulance facility, Emergency and trauma care Well-furnished pharmacy Dental surgery Dialysis Mobile Ambulance Services BROOKFIELD SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL has put forward BEAST service representing- B FOR BROOKFIELD, E FOR EMERGENCY A FOR ACCIDENT S FOR SUPPORT T FOR TEAM Many a life is lost during the critical hours of accident when the emergency help is not able to reach due to several reasons. Understanding the need for emergency help, if received could save many lives, BROOKFIELD has taken a stride to introduce emergency help on a two-wheeler scooter ambulance called BEAST. This service has proven great help as it can course towards its destination even through heavy traffic unlike a four-wheeler ambulance. Although a four-wheeler ambulance follows BEAST, but the help that BEAST reaches within 3-5 minutes, aids in administrating medical help and saving life during the ‘golden hours’ post-accident. Trained paramedic drivers accompanied by trained nurse, drive BEAST, with the help of GPS installed, carrying with itself the necessary elements required post accidents like- first-aid kit, oxygen cylinders, lifesaving drugs, splints to immobilise broken bones and stabilise cervical spine, and reaching the spot within minimum time and obstacles. An emergency can occur anywhere, and not necessarily on road. Our home, which we consider as the safest place can be a stage of most fatal accidents. Hence it is advisable for people to register the beast service, specially households with young children and elderly people, with full description of their health condition. Although it will cost some amount, it is a beneficiary in long term planning and saving health hazards. The registration not only helps in receiving immediate help, but also brings the patient in stable condition, for doctors to take over directly.

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A Cuban vaccine might some day turn lung cancer into a chronic disease

A Cuban vaccine might some day turn lung cancer into a chronic disease BY MIMI WHITEFIELD mwhitefield@miamiherald.com BUFFALO, N.Y. The first patients in a clinical trial at Roswell Park Cancer Institute have begun receiving monthly doses of CIMAvax-EGF, a Cuban lung cancer vaccine that U.S. researchers say shows promise in preventing the recurrence of lung cancer — the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. The Roswell trial, which was authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last fall, is the first time that a Cuban-made therapy has been tested on U.S. patients. CIMAvax has already undergone extensive clinical trials in Cuba and around the world and is an approved therapy for treatment of lung cancer not only on the island but also in Colombia, Peru, Paraguay, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The unique partnership between Roswell Park researchers and Havana's Center of Molecular Immunology began in 2011, well before the Obama administration's rapprochement with Cuba, and had its genesis in a cold call from Gisela González, a Cuban researcher who was visiting her family in Pittsburgh. She offered to give a talk about the Havana center's work to researchers at Roswell, an internationally recognized cancer treatment and research center. "It really came out of the blue, and we, like many others, thought Cuba was stuck back in the 'I Love Lucy' days and their technology was probably on par with their 1950s cars," recalled Dr. Kelvin Lee, chairman of Roswell's Department of Immunology. "She comes up and gives this really great talk," said Lee, who previously worked at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. "I recognized something really exciting, but I didn't appreciate the magnitude of it until several months later." González invited Roswell researchers to an international immunology convention in Havana. Lee said he came away impressed. "We saw this remarkable amount of innovative scientists and remarkable research they were doing," he said. When he returned to Roswell, Lee said he told the institute's senior leadership: "If there's a 20 percent chance that what [Cuban scientists] are seeing in lung cancer patients is actually true, then we need to get in on the ground floor." What makes the Cuban lung cancer vaccine so exciting to researchers is that instead of attacking cancer cells themselves, as most immunotherapies do, it generates an immune response against EGF, a growth factor circulating in the blood that cancer cells need to grow and thrive. "By generating that immune response, it neutralizes the circulating [epidermal growth factor or EGF], starves the cancer and the cancer stops growing," Lee said. Because of the way it appears to work, the vaccine could potentially be effective against other cancers such as colon and head and neck cancers that also rely on EGF to grow. "There's a hint, a hope here that we might be able to develop a vaccine for these other cancers," said Dr. Igor Puzanov, director of the clinical trial program and Roswell's chief of melanoma. Unlike other cancer therapies, which may cause serious side effects, patients treated with CIMAvax tolerate the vaccine well. "Side effects for Cuban patients on the vaccine have been very minimal," said Dr. Grace Dy, chief of thoracic oncology and the chief investigator in the CIMAvax trial. The vaccine, which has been administered to more than 5,000 patients worldwide, is also cost-effective. On the island, where 1,000 Cubans have received the vaccine, the therapy is free. Foreigners who go to Cuba in search of the vaccine can see a doctor and get a year's supply for around $12,000, Lee said. That compares to the cost of treatment with Opdivo, an immunotherapy in use in the United States, that costs $12,000 to $15,000 per month. Americans not accepted for the U.S. study who might want to go to Cuba to get the drug need to check U.S. travel regulations. Medical treatment does not fall into 12 categories of Cuba travel that the U.S. government permits without prior approval. Roswell also points out U.S. health insurance is very unlikely to cover CIMAvax acquired in a foreign country. The Phase I trial, which is being funded with $2.4 million in donations to the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, is qualifying patients on a rolling basis. The goal is to enroll 60 to 90 patients for the trial, which is expected to be completed in three years. The first group of qualified patients, all of whom have previously been treated for lung cancer, began receiving the vaccine in January. It's being administered in combination with Opdivo, a second-line therapy that's been shown to be comparatively effective in treating lung cancer recurrence. To be eligible for the clinical trial, patients must have advanced lung cancer that was treated initially with chemotherapy. Newly diagnosed lung cancer patients who were given Opdivo (also known as nivolumab) as their first line of treatment aren't eligible for the study. There's plenty of data on the CIMAvax vaccine alone, said Puzanov, but the Roswell trial is the first time the two therapies have been tested in combination. The goal is to assess whether two immunotherapies given together are more effective. Initially patients enrolled in the study get the combined therapies every two weeks for four courses and then once a month. Roswell researchers will gradually increase the dosage of CIMAvax and Opdivo, trying to achieve the optimal combination and studying overall response and survival rates. The most recent trial conducted in Cuba showed that patients treated with CIMAvax had significantly improved quality of life and overall survival rates, according to Roswell researchers. "We want to tease out the information about why patients respond. It's part of the mosaic of the comprehensive approach of attacking cancer here," said Puzanov. Potentially, the vaccine might even be administered to patients such as chronic smokers who are at high risk of developing lung cancer, according to Roswell researchers. "This Phase I trial really feels like throwing a stone in a pool to see what type of ripples happen," Lee said. But his hope is that the trial shows the FDA enough that it will fast-track the sale of CIMAvax and other Cuban biologics — medications that rely on biotechnology for their manufacture — in the United States. While in Cuba recently, Lee met a female lung cancer survivor who had been on the vaccine for 12 years. "Lung cancer doesn't get the attention it deserves," Dy said. "The No. 1 cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States is lung cancer. Actual deaths from lung cancer are more than prostate, breast and colon cancers combined." Since Roswell and Cuban researchers began collaborating, four Cuban doctorate students have spent six-month stints at Roswell, and Cuban scientists have visited Buffalo to plan the pre-clinical and clinical trials. "This is a day we have been working toward for many years," Dr. Agustín Lage, director of CIM — the Havana center's Spanish acronym — said last October when New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the FDA authorization of the clinical trial. "Our partnership with Roswell Park will allow us to learn things about our vaccine faster than what we could achieve working on our own, and we believe it is the best and quickest path for helping a great number of people both in Cuba and the U.S." Roswell first obtained a license from Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control to pursue research, development and potentially manufacture and marketing of biotech products in 2013, and it was renewed in 2015. The December 2014 rapprochement with Cuba and Cuomo's 2015 trade mission to the island helped fast-track FDA approval, said Lee. "Before, it was just two institutions trying to do something important for our own patients, but we weren't on anybody's front burner," he said. "The state's involvement really pushed us over the finish line." Asked why a small country with limited resources was on the cutting edge of biotech research, Dy responded: "They were forced to become innovative; they were separated from the rest of the world in a sense. People in Cuba also are very well educated and there are lots of scientists and doctors." Lee said the emphasis on universal healthcare and trying to come up with very cost-effective treatments also has contributed to Cuban breakthroughs. "The really exciting thing about CIMAvax is the possibility that it might be used to prevent lung cancer," said Lee. The Havana center also has a portfolio of other interesting biologics, he said, and "there are about seven we are working on to see if we can move them into clinical trials." Follow Mimi Whitefield on Twitter: @HeraldMimi Source: Landmark clinical trial aimed at bringing Cuban lung cancer vaccine to U.S. patients | Miami Herald - http://ift.tt/2sYVB3k via Blogger http://ift.tt/2slNVLU

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BROOKEFIELD HOSPITAL

Hospitals are an important necessity of a society, and a well-equipped, 24/7 service hospital is a gift for any city. BROOKFIELD SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL is one such hospital structured in 2011 in the heart of IT sector in Kundanhalli- Eastern Bangalore, covering areas like Varthur, Sarjapur, Marathahalli, Whitefield and other surrounding areas. Being in the prime location offers public, easy accessibility to enter and exit without hassle. People can easily locate and reach by public and private transport with ample parking space, for about 65-70 cars for the latter. Brookfield, an extension of Sanjeevini Health Care has proficient and competent specialist doctors operating with the best equipment and amenities within elite, super structured architecture, sprawled on 50,000 sq. Ft. area. It’s a 100-bed multi-speciality hospital at ideal & match-less price point catering to services like Cancer care facility Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery Diabetes care Dental surgery Gastroenterology & Laparoscopic Surgery Joint Replacement and trauma Neurology & Neurosurgery Women & Child birth (Obstetrics and Gynaecology including Infertility clinic) Paediatric & Neonatology Plastic Surgery Oncology & Urology Holistic medicines (Acupuncture) HOLISTIC MEDECINE - BROOKFIELD SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL specializes and believes that a many the age-old practice of acupuncture can treat a medical condition. Conditions like infertility, depression, insomnia, migraine, anxiety, nausea, and musculoskeletal problems are treated effectively by acupuncture. Apart from these services it regularly organizes free camps for Dental and Health check-ups.  It also organizes awareness camps for Siddha acupuncture and Ayurveda & Holistic medicines. The 100-bed multi-speciality hospital offers enough space for the rotation of patients and easy and efficient care without making it too over- crowded and congested. It is equipped with ICU/CCU/NICU/CARDIAC CARE/CT & MRI/ULTRASOUND/CATH LAB/DIALYSIS/BIRTHING SUITES/ TRAUMA & EMERGENCY/ 24 HR EMERGENCY AND 24/7 PHARMACY. The easy and convenient entry of patient and the procedure there-in follows, till the exit of the patient has been completely simplified to not add more burden on the already pained relatives. About the team- Brookfield has a very organised and well experienced and efficient team. From top order to the bottom everything is synchronized within each section, team, and related sector. The patients journey is quite smooth, one cannot reduce the pain of the patient, but with the kindness of the staff one can make it hassle free and memorable. The doctors are overly patience, giving sufficient and satisfying time to each patient, diagnosing the right cause without complicating the nature of disease as is often seen in other hospitals. The other staff members and nurses are equally polite and well-behaved, attending the patient with compassion and empathy. Other facility-The rooms and wards facility are pocket friendly and can be chosen accordingly. There are many options available to choose depending upon ones’ budget and nature of privacy. There are Economy wards & General wards for people looking for less budget Privacy & Semi-privacy wards for people looking for little privacy within the budget. Deluxe wards for people who want privacy as well as all exclusive facility. Luxury wards & suites offers more privacy and luxury.

Food and entertainment is also an important necessity of any hospital. While the inmates need proper and nutritious food, the after-patient care taker also need palatable food and some T.V and internet to occupy themselves. BROOKFIELD SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL not only provides nutritious food for inmates but also offers Regional and Continental cuisines, for care takers. It also offers laundry services, internet & T.V facility, and easy access to telephone and ATM. 24/7 facility- BROOKFIELD SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL, health care services are available round the clock. Hospitals need to be alert and at service 24/7, which must be a prime and foremost application of any hospitals. Certain facilities are must and are needed during an emergency and can cause great human loss in absence of it. Health care services are and must be obliged to offer 24/7 Ambulance facility, Emergency and trauma care Well-furnished pharmacy Dental surgery Dialysis Mobile Ambulance Services BROOKFIELD SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL has put forward BEAST service representing- B FOR BROOKFIELD, E FOR EMERGENCY A FOR ACCIDENT S FOR SUPPORT T FOR TEAM Many a life is lost during the critical hours of accident when the emergency help is not able to reach due to several reasons. Understanding the need for emergency help, if received could save many lives, BROOKFIELD has taken a stride to introduce emergency help on a two-wheeler scooter ambulance called BEAST. This service has proven great help as it can course towards its destination even through heavy traffic unlike a four-wheeler ambulance. Although a four-wheeler ambulance follows BEAST, but the help that BEAST reaches within 3-5 minutes, aids in administrating medical help and saving life during the ‘golden hours’ post-accident. Trained paramedic drivers accompanied by trained nurse, drive BEAST, with the help of GPS installed, carrying with itself the necessary elements required post accidents like- first-aid kit, oxygen cylinders, lifesaving drugs, splints to immobilise broken bones and stabilise cervical spine, and reaching the spot within minimum time and obstacles. An emergency can occur anywhere, and not necessarily on road. Our home, which we consider as the safest place can be a stage of most fatal accidents. Hence it is advisable for people to register the beast service, specially households with young children and elderly people, with full description of their health condition. Although it will cost some amount, it is a beneficiary in long term planning and saving health hazards. The registration not only helps in receiving immediate help, but also brings the patient in stable condition, for doctors to take over directly.