Ovarian Cancer (3 of 3) : Treatments By Luka Pinches In our last instalment, we discussed the vast array of types of ovarian cancers, along with their survival rates. This instalment, on a more hopeful note, will look at the current available treatment options and...
Ovarian Cancer (2 of 3) : Types & Statistics By Luka Pinches Ovarian cancer is the 8th most common cancer affecting women worldwide. It is also the 8th most common cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide. In the first blog of this masterclass series, we discussed...
Ovarian Cancer (1 of 3) : Signs & Symptoms By Luka Pinches March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month which focusses on bringing awareness to this condition and its symptoms. Over 2/3 of cases of this cancer are diagnosed too late because of dismissal or misdiagnosis of...
In the first blog we introduced HIV/AIDS, in the second we discussed the initial management, and in this third and final blog of the series we will examine the current and future treatments for HIV/AIDS. Evolution of treatments for HIV Treatments for HIV have evolved...
The beginning of treatments for HIV/AIDS In 1964, Jerome Horwitz developed azidothymidine (AZT) as a potential cancer therapy. It was shown to be ineffective and was subsequently shelved. However, in the 1980s it was included by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in...
By Pasha Yuen International HPV Awareness Day, observed annually on 4th March, serves as a crucial initiative to enhance public understanding of human papillomavirus (HPV). This global campaign aims to educate individuals about what HPV is, the risks associated with...
