Cancer care

World Cancer Day 2021: Cancer care in the times of the COVID-19 pandemic

Cancer is a multi-factorial disease and experts find it difficult to attribute any single cause to it. On this World Cancer Day, know how to prevent and manage the disease.
Make these diet and lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of cancer

Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality in the world. Here are some diet and lifestyle changes to mitigate the risk of cancer.
Do estrogen levels increase the risk of breast cancer? Gynaecologist explains

Do high estrogen levels increase the risk of breast cancer? Here is what Dr Suhasini Inamdar, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Motherhood Hospitals, Indiranagar, Bangalore has to say.
Exercise regularly in the morning to bring down your risk of breast, prostate cancers

A study found that the beneficial effect of the physical activity to reduce breast and prostate cancer risk was very stronger when the activity was regularly done in the morning
Breast Cancer Awareness month: Novel testing platform designed for breast cancer cells

Researchers have developed a novel testing platform to evaluate how breast cancer cells respond to the recurrent stretching that occurs in the lungs during breathing.
Eating dairy products may cut bowel cancer risk: Fruits, veggies help too

A new research says that having more dairy products can significantly reduce your risk of bowel cancer. Know what to eat and what to avoid.
Is Sanjay Dutt suffering from lung cancer? Spot the early signs of this condition

Reports are rife that Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Here are the early symptoms of the condition you need to watch out for.
5 anti-cancer foods that you must definitely add to your diet

Many other cancers are often the result of an unhealthy lifestyle and improper diet. Here, we reveal a few anti-cancer foods that you must add to your diet.
Take care of your heart: Cardiovascular events increase breast cancer mortality

A new study says that breast cancer survivors may have increased risk of recurrence and death if they have any cardiovascular event like stroke or heart attack.
Common infections can be fatal if you have cancer: Know what to look out for

Cancer weakens a person's immune system and leaves a patient open to common infections that can quickly turn fatal. Know what to watch out for.
RIP Rishi Kapoor: Breathing difficulty is a cancer complication that you need to deal with promptly

Bollywood's evergreen heartthrob, Rishi Kapoor, passes away after being hospitalized for breathing difficulties, a common complication of cancer.
Milk and breast cancer: What’s the link?

Is drinking milk daily good for health? Not for all. Drinking milk regularly may increase a woman's risk of breast cancer, says a new study.
Study reveals bias, stereotyping when recruiting patients for clinical trials

A breakthrough research reveals the bias and stereotyping among clinical and research professionals who recruit patients to enroll in cancer clinical trials.
Stay vigilant as ovarian cancer has 'silent' symptoms

Since ovarian cancer, the third most commonly detected cancer among Indian women, has very silent symptoms, women can take care of themselves by staying vigilant.
World Cancer Day on February 4: Foods to eat and avoid when you have breast cancer

Studies say the following foods may help prevent the development or progression of breast cancer.
Bring down your risk of breast cancer: Eat more yogurt

According to a recent study has found that consuming natural yoghurt on a daily basis may help women to be at lower risk of risk cancer.
Back to fitness: Exercise Tips for Breast Cancer Survivors

Usually, doctors suggest low-impact and non-strenuous exercise when going through breast cancer treatment. Here's some exercising tips for breast can survivors:
Today health tips: 6 lifestyle modifications to bring down your breast cancer risk

In our health tips for today, we share science-backed lifestyle modifications that cut down your breast cancer risk significantly.
Radiation therapy can be debilitating: Know how to deal with it

Cancer is a dreaded disease and a common treatment for this condition is radiation therapy. But it comes with mild to severe side-effects that can be debilitating.
Exposure to CT scan radiation can lead to thyroid cancer and leukemia : Study

According to a study conducted by the National Health Insurance data set in Taiwan, there was a three-fold increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, thyroid cancer and leukemia associated with CT scans.