Cancer Resources

Mesothelioma is a cancerous growth that if formed in the lining which covers all the prominent and vital organs that are present inside the human body. Since it affects the layer called Mesothelium, which protects all the internal organs, it has obtained such a name. Only by means of the lining every organ is said to operate easily without any trouble. For example heart is able to pump out blood to other parts of the body without harming the lungs. This is possible only due to the effective presence of this layer. When this layer is subjected to cancerous growth it is known as the ailment called Mesothelioma.

It is difficult to diagnose this issue accurately. This is because the indications and symptoms of this disease are pretty much identical to other diseases. Only biopsy reports can confirm the presence of this cancerous growth. This has given rise to a premonition that in actuality, there would be more number of probable victims of this disease than the number of sufferers who have been originally identified, as victims. Continue reading ‘What is Mesothelioma?’ »

Photodynamic therapy or PDT for short is a new way of treating some skin cancers and certain other pre-cancerous skin lesions. These are basal cell carcinoma’s, Bowen’s Disease and also actinic (or solar) keratosis.

PDT is quick, easy, and does not result in scarring. It is now the preferred treatment for many skin cancers in the UK. Photodynamic therapy is not the preferred treatment for squamous cell skin cancers as these have a high chance of recurrence and we want to be sure that the treatment has succeeded.

Putting it very simply, photodynamic therapy for skin cancers involves applying a special light sensitizing cream to the affected area and a little of the surrounding area and then after a short while shining a bright light onto the treated area. The cells which have absorbed the chemical and are then subject to the bright light will die off leaving fresh normal skin to grow in its place. Normal cells are left relatively undamaged. This is because PDT affects mainly fast growing skin cancer or pre-cancer cells. Continue reading ‘Photodynamic Therapy (Pdt) For Skin Cancer In London’ »