Category: Research

Colon polyps are abnormal growths in the colon or rectum that can develop into cancerous tumours over time. Although not all polyps will become cancerous, a substantial percentage of colorectal cancers originate from precancerous polyps.

Mental health care for cancer patients is an often overlooked but absolutely crucial facet of comprehensive healing. The mere mention of ‘cancer’ can send shivers down the bravest of spines. It’s a word so universally recognized that even those who may not know its clinical definition are acutely aware of its formidable reputation; having the disease means sure death. It’s a disease that doesn’t just attack the body; it infiltrates the very essence of a person’s life by putting them in financial and social crisis.

While we often place utmost importance on the physical aspects of cancer treatment, the mental health of cancer patients is an integral but often underappreciated component of their journey towards healing and resilience.

In the realm of mental health, one condition that can arise in the wake of such trauma is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

A century ago, mustard gas caused unimaginable suffering in war. Yet, from this arose chemotherapy, a revolutionary cancer treatment.