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• Sep 25 2023

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• Sep 25 2023

Scientists find a potentially less aggressive way to treat rhabdomyosarcoma

The team has identified a protein that could curtail rhabdomyosarcoma – a type of cancer in children – in early testing

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• Sep 20 2023

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• Sep 20 2023

Women at higher risk of cancer due to exposure to ‘forever chemicals’

It was further found that higher exposure to PFDE (a PFAS compound) had double the odds of a previous melanoma diagnosis, particularly for women

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• Sep 15 2023

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• Sep 15 2023

Head and neck cancer: Low-dose immunotherapy shows early promise

When combined with chemotherapy, low-dose immunotherapy can increase the survival rates in those whose head and neck cancer has reached an advanced stage, say Bangalore researchers

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• Sep 07 2023

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• Sep 07 2023

Cancer surging among under-50s worldwide, study says

Cases of cancer among people aged 14 to 49 rose by nearly 80 percent, from 1.82 million to 3.26 million, between 1990 to 2019

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• Sep 04 2023

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• Sep 04 2023

First in world: NHS rolls out seven-minute cancer drug Tecentriq

Introduction of this seven minute cancer drug would mean that hundreds of patients can spend less time at the hospital and will free up valuable time in NHS chemotherapy units

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• Feb 03 2023

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• Feb 03 2023

Made-in-India CAR T-cells raise cancer ‘cure’ hopes

Results of Phase 1 clinical trials by researchers in Mumbai establish safety of indigenous drug and its efficacy in treating two hematological malignancies

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• Aug 31 2023

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• Aug 31 2023

A sugar that kills honeybees could help fight cancer

Researchers have found that mannose sugar, which is deadly for honeybees, is able to slow down the replication of cancer cells

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• Aug 29 2023

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• Aug 29 2023

Air pollution greatest global threat to human health, says benchmark study

Globally, South Asia is the worst impacted region. Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan are in order the top four most polluted countries in terms of annualized, population-weighted averages of fine particulate matter

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• Aug 25 2023

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• Aug 25 2023

Early alert for oral cancer improves prospects 

Early detection of one of the prevalent cancers in India, oral cancer through multidimensional data-based interventions can increase survival rates 

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• Aug 29 2023

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• Aug 29 2023

From stem cells to secretomes: The promise of more targeted therapies

Extracellular vesicles, the tiny messengers that cells use to communicate with each other, are emerging as a potential therapeutic target for conditions from cancer to COPD

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• Aug 26 2023

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• Aug 26 2023

US researchers develop ground-breaking cancer-killing pill

Developed by scientists at City of Hope, the drug disrupts a protein that was previously considered impossible to target and causes annihilation of tumours in many types of cancer

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• Aug 03 2023

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• Aug 03 2023

Medical journals warn of ‘growing’ nuclear weapon threat

An editorial published in numerous medical journals calls on health professionals worldwide to alert citizens and leaders about "the major danger to public health" posed by nuclear weapons

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• Aug 02 2023

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• Aug 02 2023

Ageing and cancer: Y chromosome loss could aid in cancer growth

Researchers have found that the loss of the Y chromosome may result in aggressive cancer growth, a potential breakthrough in understanding how cancer cells evade the immune system’s defences

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• Aug 03 2023

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• Aug 03 2023

Indian researchers develop novel saliva-based method to test oral cancer

While clinical examination and biopsy have been most commonly used, the new saliva-based liquid biopsy promises to be non-invasive and painless

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• Jul 24 2023

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• Jul 24 2023

Eliminating extra chromosomes to prevent tumour growth

Researchers at Yale University used gene-editing technology CRISPR to remove an entire chromosomes from cancer cells in the lab to show that it halted tumour growth

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• Jul 27 2023

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• Jul 27 2023

Blood cancer survivor lives her air hostess dream

Cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging emotionally too. Here is the story of a blood cancer survivor who braved all odds and became an air hostess

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• Jul 26 2023

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• Jul 26 2023

Non-stick pans and the ‘forever chemicals’ threat

Regular kitchen utensils like non-stick pans have forever chemicals, which have the potential to cause liver and other kinds of cancer

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• Jul 17 2023

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• Jul 17 2023

Researchers identify interactions between fungi and cancer

By developing a pan-cancer mycobiome atlas, the researchers say it could help in better understanding the role of fungi in cancer prognosis

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• Jul 14 2023

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• Jul 14 2023

WHO declares aspartame a possible carcinogen

Calls for more research and vows to closely monitor new evidence and studies on aspartame safety

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• Jul 16 2023

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• Jul 16 2023

Ten types of cancer that can be caused by obesity

The risk of several types of cancer, including breast cancer and pancreatic cancer, increases with obesity

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• Jul 20 2023

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• Jul 20 2023

Diet during chemotherapy: What to eat and what not to

Experts stress the importance of a high-calorie and protein-rich diet during chemotherapy to boost immunity and prevent infections

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• Jun 29 2023

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• Jun 29 2023

Man of the match, on and off the field: A cancer survivor’s story

Diagnosed with a rare variant of leukemia, Vishal Ballal, a budding cricketer hit cancer out of the stadium

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• Jun 28 2023

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• Jun 28 2023

Busting myths around ovarian cancer

Lack of awareness about ovarian cancer among women is a concern, say experts

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• Jun 21 2023

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• Jun 21 2023

Renal pelvis cancer: Risks, symptoms and treatment 

Smoking and a history of bladder cancer increase the risk of developing cancer of the renal pelvis. Here's all you need to know about this uncommon form of cancer

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• Jun 17 2023

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• Jun 17 2023

A magnetically-controlled pill could be the future of endoscopy

In lieu of discomforting endoscopies, an ingestible pill controlled by videogame joysticks promises an easier route for doctors to scan the stomach

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• Jun 16 2023

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• Jun 16 2023

Lab-grown tumours predict how patients respond to cancer therapies

Researchers at UCLA have developed a new way to grow mini tumours in the lab that behave like real tumours for studying response to specific cancer therapies

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• Jun 24 2023

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• Jun 24 2023

Reduce belly fat, reduce cancer risk

Belly fat can increase the risk of developing cancer as insulin resistance and low-grade inflammation cause abnormal cell growth

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• Jun 12 2023

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• Jun 12 2023

Shine a light on it: new fluorescent protein could improve cancer treatment

Studies show that specially made proteins can give us clearer pictures of the tiny life forms in a mouse's gut compared to regular proteins

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• Jun 10 2023

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• Jun 10 2023

AI tool predicts immune therapy outcomes in skin cancer

The AI was used to quantify the number of immune cells which was found to be a direct pointer to how people with skin cancer responded to the cancer-fighting immune therapy they received

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• Jun 07 2023

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• Jun 07 2023

‘Ray of hope’: New advances in fighting a range of cancers

At a recent annual meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology, experts spoke on the benefits of new drugs that helps people with cancer

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• Jun 14 2023

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• Jun 14 2023

Look out: Lack of sleep can be a probable carcinogen

Factors like lack of sleep, delayed sleep onset and smoking can lead to cancer. Adequate hydration, deep breathing and exposure to sun can help

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• Jun 12 2023

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• Jun 12 2023

Put it out: Seven ways how smoking affects your body

Tobacco smoke, which contains many carcinogenic chemicals, can cause several ailments, ranging from breathing difficulties to cancer  

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• May 25 2023

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• May 25 2023

Kidney cancer: Men are at risk

Experts point out that one of the first indicators of kidney cancer is urinary tract issues and early diagnosis helps early intervention

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• May 23 2023

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• May 23 2023

Small cell lung cancer: Rare but aggressive

Mostly seen among smokers, small cell carcinoma grows and spreads faster than other lung cancers

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• May 19 2023

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• May 19 2023

Rare hurthle cell thyroid cancer more common in women

Hurthle cell thyroid cancer has no specific cause but exposure to radiation increases the risk, according to some studies

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• May 11 2023

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• May 11 2023

Mammograms should start at 40, says US task force

The Preventive Services Task Force says the new guidance could result in 19% more lives being saved

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• May 16 2023

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• May 16 2023

Nanofluidic drug implant shows a way to shrink pancreatic cancer

Shrinking tough pancreatic tumours with the help of a tiny, implanted nanofluidic device could become a viable treatment option unfolding before doctors as well as those suffering from this cancer.

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• Jun 16 2023

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• Jun 16 2023

Pancreatic cancer: A rising concern among women

Experts say that though it has not reached an alarming stage yet, poor lifestyle choices could be the cause of the rise in pancreatic cancer cases among young women

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• May 02 2023

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• May 02 2023

Liver cancer: An elusive variant prone to recur

Cancer in the liver, caused due to chronic damage, can be prevented by measures like managing obesity, avoiding alcohol consumption and regular exercise

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• Apr 14 2023

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• Apr 14 2023

How sun-damaged skin leads to basal cell carcinoma

Australian actor Hugh Jackman recently tweeted about a suspected relapse of basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer

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• Apr 03 2023

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• Apr 03 2023

Researchers develop test to predict breast cancer recurrence

The researchers have developed a low-cost and minimally invasive way to predict the possible recurrence of breast cancer

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• Mar 31 2023

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• Mar 31 2023

A healthy gut could boost cell therapies for cancer

New research suggests taking antibiotics that harm the gut microbiome worsens outcomes of CAR-T cell therapies for individuals with cancer

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• Apr 07 2023

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• Apr 07 2023

Testicular cancer: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Swelling in the scrotum or testes and abdominal pain are the early signs of testicular cancer. Physical examination is the first step of diagnosis

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• Mar 28 2023

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• Mar 28 2023

Lung cancer: When the cells turn rogue

Apart from smoking and tobacco use, occupational hazards, passive smoking and air pollution can also cause cancer of the lung

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• Apr 19 2023

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• Apr 19 2023

How regular check-ups helped a 73-year-old beat prostate cancer

Keshava Murthy, diagnosed with prostate cancer during a normal health check-up, underwent radiation therapy to overcome the condition

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• Mar 28 2023

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• Mar 28 2023

This mother lost six organs to colon cancer, but not the will to live

Mumbai-based bridal makeup artist Hansa Raghwani beat cancer with loads of hope, love and sheer grit

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• Apr 19 2023

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• Apr 19 2023

Proteins in urine shine spotlight on elusive pancreatic cancer

A new noninvasive urine test can predict pancreatic cancer two years before clinical diagnosis

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• Aug 30 2023

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• Aug 30 2023

A doc recalls: Ray of hope in two cancer cases

Dr Vishal Rao recounts two cases of tongue and mouth cancer which can be examples of proper diagnosis and treatment

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• Apr 02 2023

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• Apr 02 2023

Smoking: The path to bladder and kidney cancer

Carcinogens in your body come in contact with the urinary system, causing a serious threat of urinary cancer

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• Mar 14 2023

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• Mar 14 2023

Gut microbiome-based therapies should be personalised: Dr Yogesh Shouche

Differences in the diversity of gut microbiota across different regions could mean that a probiotic for one person may not work for others