Early detection can improve the effectiveness and success of the treatment. Depending on the type of cancer, the doctor may recommend some of the following:
Imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, and ultrasound to locate the tumour and the organ affected by it.
PET scan (Positron Emission Tomography): Involves the injection of a radioactive tracer to highlight areas of cancer cells.
Blood samples are analyzed for signs of cancer, which may include cancer cells, protein, or…
This new class of drugs unleashes the body's immune system to fight tumors. This seems to solve a century-old mystery of how cancerous cells manage to evade the body's immune system. The drug which Merck will sell under the name of Keytruda was approved by patients with advanced melanoma who have exhausted other therapies.
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