Childhood Cancer: Why Only 1 in 5 Indian Children Survives Cancer
Childhood Cancer Day: Five per cent of patients suffering from different types of cancer are below the age of 18 years. Most cases lead to death because of poor diagnosis.
One in Every Eight Men May Develop Cancer
One out of eight men and one out of nine women have the possibility of developing cancer in their lifetime, the government has revealed.
Combo Therapy Against: Ovarian And Breast Cancer, Can Overcome Drug Resistance
Bolstering the know how behind targeted cancer treatment, Indian scientists have offered a new rationale for combination drug therapy for ovarian and breast cancer, which they say can counter drug resistance and reduce side-effects.
5.5 Lakh Head and Neck Cancer Cases Every Year in India: Experts
Head and neck cancers account for more than 5.5 lakh of the total cancer cases reported in India every year, putting India in the sixth place worldwide, said health experts.
Gall Bladder Cancer: Scientists Identify Gene Variants Causing its Risk
A new study shed light on the discovery of two gene variations that has influenced increased risk of gall bladder cancer amongst Indians.
Can Tomatoes Help Fight Stomach Cancer?
Experts have found that tomato extracts can have the ability to inhibit the growth and the multiplication of stomach cancer cells.
Amitabh Bachchan Launches a New App for Breast Cancer Awareness
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchans recently launched an app for breast cancer awareness, which is named 'ABC of Breast Health', and is available in 12 languages.
Can Turmeric Compound Treat Colon Cancer?
A compound found in turmeric, a spice widely used in curries, could play a very important role in preventing and treating colon cancer, which frequently is caused by lifestyle factors, such as diet, say researchers ...
Thiruvananthapuram Becomes Country's 'Breast Cancer Capital'
Thiruvananthapuram has been termed as the country's breast cancer capital, with cases at a record high of 40 per lakh of population.
World Cancer Day: This Deadly Lifestyle Disease Kills Close to 9 Million Annually
WHO states that with prevention alone close to third of global cancers can be avoided.
