Brain cancer or brain tumors is an abnormal growth of cells in the brain. Brain tumors can grow and spread aggressively to distant parts of the body as well. Tumors are of two types malignant and benign. tumors that do not spread or invade nearby tissues are called benign. Benign tumors are less harmful as compared to malignant ones, but a benign tumor can cause problems in the brain by pressing on nearby tissue. Brain tumors that originate in brain cells are called primary brain tumors.

The stomach as an organ receives and contains food before breaking down and digesting it. Stomach cancer begins when cancer cells form in the inner lining of your stomach. These cells can grow into a tumour. Also called gastric cancer, the disease usually grows slowly over many years.in recent years the cases of stomach cancer have increased in Uttar Pradesh. Apollo Lucknow is the only tertiary care centre in Uttar Pradesh which offers all possible care for patients with stomach cancer.

The liver can be affected either by primary liver cancer which arises in the liver, or secondary or metastatic cancer, which originates elsewhere in the body. Primary liver cancer tends to occur when the liver is damaged in the form of cirrhosis (a scarring condition of the liver), certain birth defects, alcohol abuse, chronic infection with diseases such as hepatitis B and C, hemochromatosis, obesity and fatty liver disease amongst others. Apollo Lucknow is the only tertiary care centre in Uttar Pradesh which offers all possible care for patients with Liver cancer under one roof.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men in Uttar Pradesh. It usually affects men in their 50s – 60s and beyond but is now progressively found in men of a lower age group as well. The common problems arising in this gland include benign (non-cancerous) enlargement or cancer of the prostate. The risk factors include older age, family history and obesity. Prostate cancer grows slowly and initially remains confined to the organ. However, in certain cases, the growth is rapid and can spread quickly to other organs.

Leukaemia is a cancer of bone marrow and blood. It is the most common CHILDHOOD CANCER and accounts for about 30 % of all cancers in children. Common symptoms are bone and joint pain, fatigue, weakness, pale skin, bleeding or bruising, fever, and weight loss amongst others. Apollo Hospital Lucknow has emerged to be the best Hospital for Leukemia treatment in Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh due to its availability of Specialists and experts in the treatment of Leukemia, advanced modalities of diagnosis & treatment & latest infrastructure.

Head and Neck Cancers make up almost 30% of cancers among Indians. The major culprits are chewing tobacco, betel nut, paan, smoking cigarettes and consuming excessive alcohol. Another risk factor is an infection with the HPV which increases the risk of throat cancer. Apollo Hospital Lucknow has the best treatment for Head & Neck Cancer in Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh.

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Breast cancer is a critical health concern, affecting one in eight women worldwide. In Uttar Pradesh, India, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. At Apollo Medics Hospitals Lucknow, we offer comprehensive and compassionate care for breast cancer patients, from screening and diagnosis to treatment and follow-up.

At Apollo Hospital Lucknow we have a team of the best doctors who can identify, suggest and treat all types of breast cancers.

Ovarian cancer is the second most common type of gynecologic cancer in Uttar Pradesh. Apollo Hospital Lucknow is regarded as one of the best centres for the treatment of ovarian cancer. The ovaries are composed of three distinct cell types: epithelial cells, germ cells, and stromal cells. Each of these cell types can give rise to different kinds of tumours. 9 out of 10 ovarian tumours originate in the epithelial cells. Epithelial ovarian cancer is the most common, originating in the epithelial cells that cover the surface of the ovaries.

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer in females that occurs in the cells of the cervix the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, play a role in causing most cervical cancer. When exposed to HPV, the body’s immune system typically prevents the virus from doing harm. In a small percentage of people, however, the virus survives for years, contributing to the process that causes some cervical cells to become cancer cells.

The lungs are amongst the hardest-working organs in the body. They expand and contract up to 20 times a minute; to supply oxygen which is distributed to tissues all across the body and expel carbon dioxide which is created throughout the body. Cancer in the lungs is very common in Uttar Pradesh and people who smoke is at the highest risk of contracting lung cancer. The risk of lung cancer increases with the duration of the smoking period and the number of cigarettes smoked. Passive smoking or second-hand smoke also contributes to the thoracic cancer.