WARNING 8 SIGNS OF THROAT CANCER

WARNING 8 SIGNS OF THROAT CANCER Don’t Ignore the Signals! 1. Sore throat 2. Changes in voice 3. Swelling/lump in the neck 4. A persistent cough 5. Difficulty swallowing 6. The sensation of a lump in the throat 7. Ear pain 8. Unexplained weight loss Early detection saves lives! If you or someone you know […]

WARNING 3 SIGNS OF LIP CANCER

WARNING 3 SIGNS OF LIP CANCER Don’t Ignore the Signals! * A flat or slightly raised whitish discoloration of the lip * A sore on your lip that won’t heal * Tingling, pain or numbness of the lips or the skin around the mouth Early detection saves lives! If you or someone you know is […]

IMMUNE CHECKPOINT INHIBITORS – 3RD TYPE OF IMMUNOTHERAPY

IMMUNE CHECKPOINT INHIBITORS – 3RD TYPE OF IMMUNOTHERAPY Immune checkpoint inhibitors are a third type of immunotherapy (for other types search in the news ⬇️) Immune checkpoints on cell surfaces help control an immune response. Usually, immune checkpoints keep T cells inactive, that is, in an off state, until they’re needed. This keeps the T […]

T CELL TRANSFER THERAPY – 2ND TYPE OF IMMUNOTHERAPY

T CELL TRANSFER THERAPY – 2ND TYPE OF IMMUNOTHERAPY T cell transfer therapy is another type of immunotherapy (for the 1st type – Nonspecific immune stimulation – search ⬇️) T cells are a type of immune cell and are powerful weapons the immune system uses to fight cancer. For T cell transfer therapy, T cells […]

NONSPECIFIC IMMUNE STIMULATION – 1ST TYPE OF IMMUNOTHERAPY

NONSPECIFIC IMMUNE STIMULATION – 1ST TYPE OF IMMUNOTHERAPY Nonspecific immune stimulation is a type of immunotherapy that stimulates a patient’s immune response in a general way. In non-specific immune stimulation, drugs or other substances are used to increase the overall immune response, which can help kill cancer cells. For example, some patients who have had […]

IMMUNOTHERAPY AND FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

IMMUNOTHERAPY AND FIGHT AGAINST CANCER #Immunotherapy is an exciting area of cancer research that is changing the way we think about cancer treatment. Immunotherapy works by using the body’s immune system to fight cancer. This video describes how it works and the three types of immunotherapy that are used to treat: nonspecific immune stimulation, t […]

WARNING 6 SIGNS OF SALIVARY GLAND TUMOR

WARNING 6 SIGNS OF SALIVARY GLAND TUMOR Don’t Ignore the Signals! Signs and symptoms of salivary gland tumor include: A lump or swelling on or near the jaw or in the neck or mouth. Muscle weakness on one side of the face. Numbness in part of the face. Ongoing pain near a salivary gland. Trouble […]

WARNING 6 SIGNS OF NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER

WARNING 6 SIGNS OF NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER Don’t Ignore the Signals! Signs and symptoms of non-melanoma skin cancer include: A non-healing sore: This can be a red, scaly, or crusty patch that does not heal or keeps coming back. Lumps or bumps: A red, firm lump that can be small, slow-growing, or shiny, may appear. […]

WARNING 10 SIGNS OF NASOPHARYNGEAL CANCER

WARNING 10 SIGNS OF NASOPHARYNGEAL CANCER Don’t Ignore the Signals! Signs and symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer include: Tinnitus, or ringing in your ears. Hearing loss and a feeling of fullness in your ears. Ear infections that won’t go away. Headaches. Stuffy nose and/or nosebleeds. Facial pain and or numbness. Difficulty breathing or speaking or opening […]