The below mentioned article provides a short note on the Cancer:- 1. Introduction to Cancer 2. Biochemical Laboratory Tests for Cancer 3. Clinical Orientation. Introduction to Cancer: i. Cancer cells have the following characteristic properties. (a) They have diminished control of growth. (b) They invade local tissues. (c) They spread to other parts of the body. ii. The main object [...]
The following points highlight the three major causes of cancer. The causes are: 1. Radiant Energy 2. Chemical Compounds 3. Oncogenic Viruses. Cause # 1. Radiant Energy: (a) Ultraviolet rays, X-rays, and y-rays damage DNA in several ways. (b) Ultraviolet radiation may cause pyrimidine dimers to form. (c) Apurinic or apyrimidinic sites may form by elimination of corresponding bases. Single [...]
Study Notes on Cancer:- 1. Subject-Matter of Cancer 2. Meaning of Cancer 3. Types 4. Development 5. Characteristics of Cancer Cells 6. Causes 7. Oncogenes 8. Proto-Oncogene 9. Tumour Suppressor Genes 10. Prevention and Treatment. Contents: Notes on the Subject-Matter of Cancer Notes on the Meaning of Cancer Notes on the Types of Cancer Notes on the Development of Cancer [...]