after cancer

5 Bollywood celebs who succumbed to cancer

Cancer is an unpredictable disease and it can take a downward turn suddenly. Read on to know the Bollywood celebs who succumbed to this disease.
New research might help in stopping the growth of cancer cells

According to a study done in the Yale Cancer Center, the working of indicators in the cancer cells has been uncovered. Read on to know more.
Top brain cancer myths busted

Scientists have found a new and effective treatment for the deadly glioblastoma. Read on to know more about it. Here we also bust some myths associated with brain cancer.
This new device grabs cancer cells from blood

A prototype wearable device which can continuously collect live cancer cells directly from a patient's blood in an advance that could help patients avoid biopsy as well as get treatment for cancer more effectively, has been developed.
Experts concern over low cure rate of childhood cancer in India

Childhood cancer comprises almost 3-5 per cent of the total cancer cases in India, revealed experts. They were also worried over the low cure rate due to lack of available data.
What causes cancer in children, finds study

A team of researchers has thrown light on the community beliefs about what causes cancer in children, an area which remains understudied, finds the latest research
Did you know? Repurposing cancer drugs may help treat HPVs

Researchers have identified cancer drugs that might be repurposed to treat infections caused by human papillomaviruses, or HPVs.
Aspirin may play a life-saving role in the treatment of cancer, finds a study

Peter Elwood of Cardiff University, who directed the study, said the use of low-dose aspirin as a preventive in heart disease, stroke and cancer is well established but evidence is now emerging that the drug may have a valuable role as an additional treatment for cancer too.
Know if using contraceptives reduce ovarian cancer risk

Under the study, the researchers investigated the influence of newer hormonal contraceptives on overall and specific types of ovarian cancer in women of reproductive age.
Do you know? Genetic testing may help in discovering cancer-related gene

The conclusion of the research is based on a study that reviewed genetic testing results from 1.45 million individuals and found that nearly 25 per cent of "variants of uncertain significance" were subsequently reclassified -- sometimes as less likely to be associated with cancer, sometimes as more likely.
Early diagnosis key to cure childhood cancer

Many of these are not diagnosed either because they have poor access to health care or because primary health care workers do not recognise signs and symptoms of pediatric malignancy, according to Dr. Gauri Kapoor of Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC), Rohini, Delhi.
Beautiful bay leaf: A leaf with a sea of benefits

Bay leaf also known as tejpatta is widely used in cooking and can add aroma to your dish. They are pungent and have a bitter taste. You can use them fresh, dried or in powdered form and they can help you to tackle health issues.
Genetic mutations may drive tumour formation, says study

The study, conducted at the University of California, has important implications for understanding and ultimately targeting the defective mechanisms underlying many human cancers.
Chemotherapy may cause early menopause risk in women, says study

Women with lung cancer who underwent chemotherapy are likely to experience an early menopause, a new study has shown.
Know about the inverse relationship between fever and cancer

These patterns are documented throughout decades of medical literature. However, the evidence supporting this correlation continue to be primarily anecdotal.
Did you know? Genetic mutations may impact cancer treatment

To understand why some patients with appendix cancer respond to standard treatment while others do not, researchers at the University of California performed genetic profiling on appendiceal tumors to compare mutations present in both cancer types.