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Kadmon Acquires FDA Approval For Belumosudil

Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease Gets a New Treatment: Belumosudil

  • Belumosudil got FDA Approval on July 16, 2021, to treat Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease (chronic GVHD).
  • Eligible patients must be aged at least 12 years and have received two prior systemic therapies.

Patients suffering from Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease now have an efficacious treatment option, Belumosudil. On 16th July 2021, US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved Belumosudil (marketed by Kadmon Pharmaceuticals LLC under the brand name Rezurock) for the treatment of t...

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Covid 19 Third-wave and Cancer Patients: What’s the connection?

After the measureless loss to millions of people in the first two waves, now the mention of the forthcoming third wave is nothing more than a curse to human life. 

Covid has largely infected the older age group in the last year but in the second wave, the adults and children also got infected due to the mutant variant. Although problems can occur in any case, patients with the immune-compromised state are more likely to get infected as compared to others. 

Cancer is a known immunocompromised condition and it is a known risk factor. Furthermore, cancer has become one of the...

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What is Pancreatic cancer?

When abnormal cells in the pancreas develop and divide out of control, they create a tumor, which is called pancreatic cancer. The pancreas is a gland positioned between the stomach and the spine in the abdomen. It produces enzymes that aid digestion as well as hormones that regulate blood sugar levels. In pancreatic cancer, cells divide to generate new cells when the body requires them. Cells die as they age and are replaced by new cells and sometimes this procedure can occasionally break. When the body does not require new cells or when old cells do not die, new cells form. The additional...

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What is Colorectal cancer ?

Cancer of the colon or rectum is known as colorectal cancer because they both share some common features. The colon is often known as the big intestine or large bowel. The rectum is a tube that runs from the colon to the anus. 

The majority of colon cancers are caused by polyps, which are growths within the colon's inner lining. The likelihood of a polyp turning malignant is determined by factors such as the type of polyp (adenomatous polyps are considered precancerous) and if it contains abnormal cells (called dysplasia).

Chromosomal instability, CpG islan...

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What is Breast cancer ?

The abnormal development of cells lining, the lobules or ducts of the breast, causes breast cancer. Breast cancer is caused by a single altered cell or a clone. It usually takes a long time for such clonal cells to become fully malignant, invade, and spread. During the early stages of breast cancer, it is normally painless, although growths can stretch the skin and breast tissue, causing discomfort or pain. The pain may occur anywhere in the breast or in the nipple.

There are many defined forms of breast cancer ba...

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What is Lung cancer ?

Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer in the world. It usually doesn't create symptoms until it enlarges in the lung or spreads to other parts of the body. Smoking is the most significant risk factor, however, it can also affect non-smokers.

Common symptoms of lung cancer

  • Shortness of breath
  • Coughing up blood 
  • Respiratory infection
  • Weight loss
  • Pain in chest, shoulder, or back. 

The most prevalent causes of lung cancer 

  • Inhal...
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What is cancer?

Cancer is a broad term that covers a range of disorders. It can grow in practically any part of the body. The majority of the cells in the body have distinct functions and lifespans. While cell death may appear to be a negative phenomenon, it is actually a natural and helpful process known as apoptosis. 

A cell is told to die so that the body can replace it with a newer, better-functioning cell. The components that tell cancerous cells to cease proliferating and die are missing.

As a result, they accumulate throughout the body, consuming oxygen and nutrients meant for o...

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How Can I Prevent Oral Cancer?

Oral Cancer is caused by several changes (including changes in diet, changes in lifestyle, environmental changes, hormonal changes, and others). However, it can be prevented by knowing its real causes. 

Consumption of Tobacco and Alcohol are the major causes of Oral Cancer. Tobacco use of any kind including cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, and snuff, is dangerous and can cause Oral Cancer. Other than this, a weak immune system is also prone to cancer. It has been recently observed that excessive sun exposure to the lips has also played a significant role in causing Oral ...

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Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer

Early Signs of Oral Cancer are often mistaken for other diseases such as toothache and the common cold. It is advised to see your healthcare provider if symptoms continue for several weeks or months because the diagnosis of any disease at an earlier stage is necessary and helpful for effective treatment. 

How Does Oral Cancer Look Like?

Oral Cancer may not cause any symptom in its initial stage. Most often, a small and shallow sore (painful, at times) is found at the base of the mouth or anywhere inside the mouth. It may be colorless, red, or white. Sometimes a sore is ob...

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What is oral cancer?

Oral cancer starts when cells mutate and grow out of control. Oral cancer, also known as mouth cancer, is cancer that develops in any part of the mouth, including the lining of the lips, gums, tongue, roof or floor of the mouth, inner lining of the cheeks, or upper throat. In the mouth, it commonly starts as a painless white patch, that thickens, develops red patches, an ulcer, and continues to grow. The cancer cells can spread to the other parts of the body. It looks like a persistent crusting ulcer that does not heal when it develops on the lips. Oral Cancer is quite common in men than wo...

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What is cervical cancer?

What is CERVICAL CANCER?

Our female human body has a cervix which is the lower part of the uterus in the female reproductive system that connects to the vagina and uterus.

Cervical cancer arises from the cervix. It is the growth of abnormal cells in the cervix which could eventually spread to other parts of the body like the lungs, vagina, bladder, liver affecting the tissues of the cervix.

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancer in ladies.

The primary risk factor of cervical cancer is HPV infection. HPV infection is Human papillom...

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WHAT IS BRAIN TUMOR ?

Learn what is a brain tumor & can a brain tumor be cured?

The growth of abnormal cells within the brain causes a brain tumor. Some cells are cancerous ( malignant) and some are non-cancerous ( benign).

Some are found only in the brain which is also known as PRIMARY BRAIN TUMOR.

Some abnormal cells that spread from the brain to other parts are known as a metastatic brain tumor or SECONDARY BRAIN TUMOR. The growth of tumors may vary from body to body as it grows gradually depending on which part of the brain it is found.

A brain is located in the head. It is th...

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