Basic Concepts of cancer
In this course, The faculty will explain the origins of cancer from the smallest unit, such as cells, DNA, chromosomes, and telomeres, as well as their function and role, in this course. The course will explain what causes cancer, its development, mutations, and more. The course also covers the tumor microenvironment and the differences between cancer and normal cells. It will go through the major causes of cancer, the role of carcinogens, and risk factors. The course will also shed light on the prevalence of various types of cancer around the world in both males and females. Moreover, the unit will highlight the conventional methods of treatment and their limitations. In addition, as part of the solution, you will learn about the measures available today to reduce the risk of cancer and the proactive role of yoga as a rehabilitative technique to avoid its occurrence and recurrence. The Yoga Protocol for Cancer, as well as rehab and symptom management, will be covered in the course. Lastly, Dr. Vaidya will summarize the different studies on how yoga affects breast cancer and what role integrative medicine plays.