Most People Don’t Know What to Expect the First Time Walking into your first chemo session feels strange.You don’t feel sick yet.But you’re there for treatment anyway.There are papers, bloodwork, quiet waiting.Everything feels both normal and unfamiliar.You watch others to guess what comes next. The room might look more like a clinic than a hospital.People…
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It Doesn’t Attack the Tumor Directly — It Wakes Up the Immune System Immunotherapy doesn’t enter the tumor with weapons.It doesn’t try to poison or burn it.Instead, it reminds the immune system what danger looks like.Cancer often hides by mimicking normal cells.That trick confuses the body’s defenses.Immunotherapy pulls away that disguise. The immune system already…
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It Doesn’t Target the Whole Body — Just the Right Cells Targeted therapy doesn’t act like traditional chemotherapy.It doesn’t attack all dividing cells at once.Instead, it searches for specific traits inside cancer cells.Mutations. Protein markers. Growth signal receptors.Once detected, it focuses only on those abnormal patterns.The rest of the body is mostly spared. That block…
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Most People Don’t Feel Anything While It’s Happening Radiation doesn’t hurt during the actual session.The machine moves. You stay still. That’s it.No burning, no stinging, no pressure during delivery.There’s a buzzing sound. That’s normal.You’re alone in the room, but they watch you.It lasts a few minutes, then it’s over. Radiation Doesn’t Hurt During the Actual…
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You’ve probably heard of chemotherapy, but do you know what it really does? Chemotherapy is one of the oldest treatments for cancer, but it’s more complex than it seems. At its core, it’s a treatment designed to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. It doesn’t work by curing the disease in a single swoop;…
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You hear the word “cancer” and immediately think of chemotherapy—but it’s not the only option Cancer treatment isn’t a one-size-fits-all scenario. When you hear “cancer treatment,” chemotherapy often comes to mind first. But that’s not the only option anymore. Advances in modern medicine have brought forward a variety of treatments that target cancer in different…
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You’ve heard the word “oncology,” but do you know what it really means? It’s one of those words that carries weight, but we often don’t fully understand it. Oncology. A diagnosis. A treatment plan. Something mysterious and daunting. You’ve heard it in passing. Perhaps it was in a medical conversation. A family discussion. A whispered…
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Breast cancer is a deeply personal and challenging journey for many women. In Dubai, the approach to treating breast cancer is holistic and patient-centered, something I have witnessed firsthand in my practice. Dubai, with its state-of-the-art healthcare facilities and supportive community, offers a unique environment for both patients and healthcare providers. The advanced technology and…
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Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is a crucial part of the immune system. When I first began treating patients with lymphoma in Dubai, I quickly realized the importance of a holistic approach. Dubai, with its advanced medical facilities and supportive healthcare environment, provides a unique advantage for both…
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Leukemia has always been a chalenging and emotional journey, both for patients and for me as an oncologist. Working in Dubai, I’ve witnessed the resilience and strength of my patients, and I’ve seen how the city’s advanced medical facilities play a crucial role in their treatment and recovery. Living in such a dynamic city with…
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