There is no need to be afraid of radiosurgery. Radiosurgery doesn’t involve cutting or drilling. In radiosurgery, tumor is eliminated by giving high-dose rays onto it. That’s why it’s called radiosurgery. During radiosurgery, the patient does not feel pain. The whole treatment gives results after only a couple of weeks, which is a much shorter…
What is the HPV Vaccine? The HPV vaccine is administered in two or three doses, depending on age, and provides protection against infections caused by the Human Papilloma Virus. By receiving this vaccine, the potential for infections to cause conditions like genital warts or cancer can also be prevented. What is HPV? HPV is a…
Do foods cause cancer? Yes. Do foods protect against cancer? Yes. Foods have different effects on different individuals. Due to genetic differences among us, while certain foods may benefit some, they may offer less benefit or even cause harm to others. Think about milk, caffeine, alcohol, honey, tahini! Do they have the same effect on…
Physical Activity Physical activities are actions that cause muscles to move and expend more energy. Physical activity helps maintain weight, lowers the levels of fat-storing hormones like insulin, and strengthens the immune system. While early studies suggested that exercise was beneficial for breast, colon, and uterine cancers, recent findings indicate that physical activity is effective…
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Cancer Screening: Cancer screening refers to the detection of cancer through tests before any symptoms or complaints arise. Its main purpose is to reduce both the number of people who get cancer and those who die from it. Although the Ministry of Health conducts screenings for breast, cervical, and colon cancers, it’s worth noting that…
Genetik Tarama Öncelikle genel sağlık durumunuzu; kilonuzu, detoks kapasitenizi, kalp damar, kemik sağlığınızı, fiziksel ve ruhsal zindeliğinizi analizlerle ayrı ayrı belirliyor, bir sağlık haritası gibi masaya açıyoruz. Ardından yaşam şekliniz ve genetik geçmişiniz ile genel durumunuzun analizini yapıyoruz. Tüm bu bilgiler, hayat tarzınızın ve beslenmenizin ne şekilde devam etmesi gerektiğini gözlerimizin önüne seriyor. Kalıtımsal durumunuzu…
What is Kidney Cancer? There are two kidneys in our body, one on the right and one on the left. Protected by the lower part of the rib cage, the kidneys rest against the posterior abdominal wall. Above the kidneys are the adrenal glands. Both the kidney and the adrenal gland are surrounded by a…
What is a Brain Tumor? A tumor, in other words, a mass, is defined as a tissue that occurs in a place where it should not be in the body, or an uncontrolled growth of a tissue where it should not be. The situation may be slightly different in brain tumors. Tumors that are called…
Skin Cancers Skin cancers are among the most common types of cancer, caused by the uncontrolled growth of skin cells. We can say that they are the most easily preventable but also the most neglected cancers. Apart from malignant melanoma, which is one of the most feared cancers, skin cancers generally have a good prognosis…
