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Bone Cancer Awareness: Know the Signs
Presented India by Dr. Nadia MateenViews
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Case Description
Bone Cancer Awareness: Know the Signs aims to educate the public about early symptoms of bone cancer, such as persistent bone pain, swelling, or fractures. Recognizing these signs early is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment, which can significantly improve patient outcomes. The campaign...
Case Summary
- Bone cancers are rare, with most tumors in bone being metastatic from other sites like breast or prostate. Primary bone cancers account for less than 1% of all new cancer diagnoses but are aggressive, particularly in children. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent metastasis and improve patient survival.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Nadia Mateen
Consultant Radiation Oncologist, Yashodha HospitalsDr. Nadia Mateen is a Consultant Radiation Oncologist in Yashoda Hospital,Hyderabad. Ahe has her expertise in EBRT Advanced Techniques, CT Simulation/Target Delineation, planning
using Eclipse, SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery), SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy)
Brachytherapy (Uterine Cancers, Cervical Cancers), Cancer Screening, Evaluation & Management, Palliative Care, Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET)
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