AdminA peripherally inserted central catheter also called the PICC line is typically a thin tube. This thin tube structure is inserted in the vein and normally in the arm and is guided in the large vein near heart. Rarely PICC line may be inserted in leg. PICC line is used to administer medications.
AdminIt is a disc shaped medical device which is used for venous access for administration of drugs. It is placed beneath the skin at the chest and sometimes over the abdomen. It is barely visible under the skin. It consists of a silicon top which is used for venous access point.
AdminStomach is a muscular bag located in the upper part of the abdomen. Its function is to receive food from food pipe and break it down into smaller food particles for digestion. Any cancer appearing here would be called as stomach cancer. Stomach cancers are aggressive as they spread fast.
AdminLungs are the two spongy organs in the chest which are meant for breathing and gas exchange. The cancer developing in the lungs is known as lung cancer. It is the leading cause of death worldwide. Risk Factors are: Smoking. The risk of lung cancer increases with the number of cigarettes.
AdminHead and Neck Region comprises of soft tissues, bones, glands and other organs. Any cancer developing in this region would be labeled as Cancer of the head and neck. The cancer is known by the organ involved. Risk Factors are: alcohol, smoking, gutka, paan, or tobacco in any form, spicy foods and heredity.
AdminEsophagus or food pipe is a long muscular tube that delivers food from mouth to stomach. It starts in neck and courses through thorax to join with stomach in the upper abdomen. The cancer developing in the esophagus is known as esophageal cancer.
AdminBreast Cancer is the commonest cancer in females worldwide. It is the second most common cancer in females in India after cancer of Cervix, but it is the most common cancer in the urban areas in females in India. With increasing awareness and advancing treatment.
AdminThe cancer developing in the cells of breast is called as breast cancer. It is the commonest cancer in the females worldwide. It is also seen in males albeit the frequency is very low. With the awareness about the breast cancer and advances in the treatment strategies, the survival has improved significantly.
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