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  1. Geoffrey Boycott reveals second diagnosis of throat cancer; ready for surgery

    Geoffrey Boycott reveals second diagnosis of throat cancer; ready for surgery

    Boycott, 83, was informed last week that the cancer, which was treated through chemotherapy and radiotherapy in 2002, has returned. “In the last few weeks I have had an MRI scan, a CT scan, a PET scan and two biopsies and it has now been confirmed that I have throat cancer and will need an...
  2. Only 8 countries can reduce premature deaths to meet UN SDGs by 2030: Study

    Only 8 countries can reduce premature deaths to meet UN SDGs by 2030: Study

    New Delhi: Even though premature deaths due to cancer have reduced in three-fourths of the world, a recent study has revealed that only eight countries have achieved the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) target of 3.4. is likely to be completed.The target relates to reducing premature...
  3. Samantha praises 'warrior' Hina Khan as she undergoes breast cancer treatment

    Samantha praises 'warrior' Hina Khan as she undergoes breast cancer treatment

    Samantha shared Hina's latest video on her Instagram Stories.In the video, the 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' actress opened up about her cancer diagnosis.Reel's video shows Hina attending an awards show and then receiving her first chemotherapy.Hina captioned the video: "This awards night...
  4. Study shows how new blood test helps improve cancer treatment

    Study shows how new blood test helps improve cancer treatment

    Zurich [Switzerland], The likelihood of successful cancer treatment increases with early detection. Almost all types of cancer are covered by this. Evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each type of therapy individually and periodically monitoring treatment results are also essential...
  5. Researchers discover how physical exercise prevents nerve damage during chemotherapy

    Researchers discover how physical exercise prevents nerve damage during chemotherapy

    Basel [Switzerland], Nerve damage caused by cancer therapies often causes lifelong symptoms. In some circumstances, medication has not worked. According to research, simple exercises can prevent nerve injuries.The research was carried out by a German interdisciplinary team led by a sports...
  6. Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in long-term cancer survivors, study suggests

    Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in long-term cancer survivors, study suggests

    Florida [USA], Researchers from Indiana University and the University of South Florida conducted an interdisciplinary study that yielded important results on the long-term consequences of one of the most commonly used types of chemotherapy in cancer survivors.The study, which followed a cohort...
  7. Hina Khan shares motivational post for those fighting cancer: Scared but we should not be afraid

    Hina Khan shares motivational post for those fighting cancer: Scared but we should not be afraid

    Mumbai, days after revealing her breast cancer diagnosis, popular television actress Hina Khan expressed her support for cancer warriors and said she hopes her journey motivates people to turn the page on "their own stories forever." ".The 36-year-old, best known for starring in the...
  8. Study shows cancer patients prefer to seek second opinion

    Study shows cancer patients prefer to seek second opinion

    New Delhi, Around 67 per cent of cancer patients undergoing treatment in private hospitals and around 33 per cent undergoing treatment in government hospitals sought a second opinion to know if their treatment is on the right course and to check the availability of the latest treatments and...
  9. Lucknow's SGPGIMS claims world's first multiport transvesical robotic surgery

    Lucknow's SGPGIMS claims world's first multiport transvesical robotic surgery

    More advanced single-port medical robotic systems are being used around the world for this purpose. Lead surgeon Dr Uday Pratap Singh described the work as a "landmark achievement" and a "ray of hope for prostate cancer patients around the world".He said: “The procedure was performed on June...
  10. Genes, environment and lifestyle are promoting breast cancer even in healthy people: Doctor

    Genes, environment and lifestyle are promoting breast cancer even in healthy people: Doctor

    Known for being a fitness enthusiast, the 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' actress said in an Instagram post, "I have been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer."After noting that she “feels fine,” the actress stated that her “treatment has already begun and I am willing to do everything...
  11. New Israeli MRI technique offers hope for early detection of pancreatic cancer

    New Israeli MRI technique offers hope for early detection of pancreatic cancer

    Tel Aviv [Israel], Pancreatic cancer is known for its late detection and high mortality rate, but a new Israeli magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) approach that illuminates pancreatic tumors offers hope for earlier diagnoses and treatments .The challenge of detecting pancreatic cancer arises...
  12. Yuvraj Singh's foundation Xiaomi launches breast cancer screening initiative

    Yuvraj Singh's foundation Xiaomi launches breast cancer screening initiative

    New Delhi, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Tuesday announced its partnership with former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh's foundation YouWeCan to launch a breast cancer screening initiative for women across India.The Healthy Women Healthy India initiative aims to screen 1,50,000 women across...
  13. Acupuncture may reduce hot flashes after anti-hormonal breast cancer
Therapy: Study

    Acupuncture may reduce hot flashes after anti-hormonal breast cancer Therapy: Study

    Endocrine therapy helps block the hormonal signaling that causes some forms of breast cancer. Although it is a life-saving treatment, up to 80 percent of women experience hot flashes, temporary sensations of body heat, redness and sweating, leading to discontinuation of treatment, while raising...
  14. Why are more Indians getting head and neck cancer?

    Why are more Indians getting head and neck cancer?

    Head and neck cancer includes cancers of the tongue, mouth and other parts of the pharynx such as oropharynx, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, salivary glands, nasal cavity, larynx (voice box), etc.Pritam Kataria, consultant, medical oncology, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, told IANS, "The main...
  15. Highly processed food, sedentary lifestyle promoting cancer in Indians under 40: Doctor

    Highly processed food, sedentary lifestyle promoting cancer in Indians under 40: Doctor

    Several factors are contributing to the rise in cancer cases among young people in India.One of the main reasons is the increase in the consumption of processed foods, tobacco and alcohol, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity and stress.Environmental pollution is another critical factor.Indian...
  16. Northern Coalfields Limited, Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital sign grant agreement

    Northern Coalfields Limited, Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital sign grant agreement

    Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], to provide better facilities to cancer patients, an agreement (MoU) has been concluded between Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) and Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Center, Lanka (MPMMCC) and Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital. Lahartara (HBCH) on Saturday...
  17. Weight loss in obese people reduces cancer risk: study

    Weight loss in obese people reduces cancer risk: study

    The study, published in the American Diabetes Association Journal, included 172 patients, including 100,143 control arms and 5,329 cases.The average body mass index (BMI (kg/m2) at the time of censoring was 34.2 for cases and 34.5 for controls, which is considered obese according to the...
  18. Healthy BMI, not smoking effective ways to reduce kidney cancer risk: Experts

    Healthy BMI, not smoking effective ways to reduce kidney cancer risk: Experts

    World Kidney Cancer Day is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of June to raise awareness about this disease.According to experts, several key risk factors for kidney cancer have been identified, including smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, family history of kidney cancer and...
  19. Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment: Insights from Dr. Mahesh Bandemegaal

    Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment: Insights from Dr. Mahesh Bandemegaal

    PNNBengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 20: Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide, affecting millions of women every year and, although less common, it can also occur in men. Dr. Mahesh Bandemegal, a senior surgical oncologist with extensive experience in breast...
  20. Doctors may soon be able to detect and diagnose cancer using AI: Study

    Doctors may soon be able to detect and diagnose cancer using AI: Study

    According to the study published in the journal Biology Methods & Protocols, researchers at the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London trained an AI mode using a combination of machine and deep learning to look at "DNA methylation" patterns and identify 13 different types. Gave...
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