Cancer care

5 breast cancer myths you should stop believing

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, October 14, 2019 at 08:35pm

Like many other diseases, breast cancer is also a condition veiled by a spate of misconceptions. We unravel a few for you here.
Exercise essential for cancer patient's heart

Posted By ANI, October 07, 2019 at 01:37pm

Cancer patients must get a custom exercise routine to take care of their heart health while undergoing the treatment for the ailment.
Study finds new pathway to self-destruct cancer cells

Posted By IANS, July 03, 2019 at 11:08am

Scientists have found a new treatment for cancer patients. They have devising a way to ensure that some cancer cells destroy themselves.
Chronic stress promotes breast cancer development: Study

Posted By IANS, April 11, 2019 at 08:11am

A new research published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has found out the mechanism behind chronic stress causing breast cancer development.
Dogs can sniff out cancer in blood with 97% accuracy

Posted By IANS, April 10, 2019 at 08:53am

A new study has revealed that dogs can sniff out blood cancer with almost 97 per cent accuracy.
Did you know? Statins are effective against cancer-linked weight loss

Posted By IANS, March 22, 2019 at 07:58am

Statins can not only tackle high cholesterol, but can also be used to take care of rapid weight loss, weakness and wasting of the body due to cancer, finds study.
Drinking piping hot tea may lead to esophageal cancer

Posted By IANS, March 22, 2019 at 07:38am

Are you a tea lover? Love to sip on that piping hot tea? Then, you must stop doing that right away! Doing so can put you at the risk of esophageal cancer.
Infertility in women can lead to cancer

Posted By IANS, March 14, 2019 at 08:29pm

Infertility is tied to a higher risk of developing cancer in women who are of childbearing age, finds study.
Your ultimate cancer glossary: Top 25 jargons decoded

Posted By Shriya Sinha, February 27, 2019 at 09:29pm

Having a sound knowledge of the medical terms used in the oncology fraternity will help you evaluate your condition better and arm you up to take well-informed decisions.
Do not ignore these signs, they could indicate cancer

Posted By Shriya Sinha, February 19, 2019 at 02:38pm

If you have any of these signs and symptoms seek immediate medical attention to rule out any possible confusions.
This novel approach brings hope in targeting cancer cells

Posted By Agencies, February 09, 2019 at 07:16am

Early detection of cancer is crucial for successful therapy. However, some cancer types do not have specific cancer surface markers that can be used to detect them and even the same cancer type can exhibit different properties in different patients.
Researchers find a new gene therapy with potential to treat prostate cancer

Posted By Agencies, February 05, 2019 at 07:22pm

According to the findings of a study published in the journal Drug Delivery, a nanomedicine treatment resulted in the complete disappearance of 70 per cent of the PC-3 tumours and half of the DU145 prostate tumours over one month.
World Cancer Day on 4th February: These exercises can be beneficial for cancer survivors

Posted By Editorial Team, February 03, 2019 at 04:08pm

Exercise will be the last thing on your mind if you are suffering from cancer or have taken treatment for it. But, do you know that it can help you gain muscle strength? We list out few exercises which can help cancer patients enhance their wellbeing.
Nanoparticles may promote cancer metastasis

Posted By Agencies, February 03, 2019 at 09:41am

Nanomedicines, considered as providing an efficient way to transcend the limits of standard cancer treatments, could also have unintended and harmful side effects like accelerating cancer spread, say researchers.
World Cancer Day on 4th February: All you need to know about cervical cancer

Posted By Editorial Team, February 02, 2019 at 04:01pm

Dr Sampada Dessai, Gynaecologic oncologist Sir HN Reliance hospital, Mumbai, help you understand about the causes and treatment of cervical cancer.
Nasopharyngeal cancer: All you need to know about this head and neck cancer

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, February 01, 2019 at 03:49pm

You must have heard about breast, ovarian, oral or prostate cancer. But, do you know about nasopharyngeal cancer? Read on to know more about this rare head and neck cancer.
Cancer causes premature ageing, reveals study

Posted By ANI, January 31, 2019 at 09:58am

You will be shocked to know that leukaemia promotes premature ageing in healthy bone marrow cells.
Top 6 health benefits of camel milk

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, January 30, 2019 at 10:09am

You must be consuming cow milk and other types of milk. But, have you heard about camel milk? Camel milk can help you stay fit and fine.
Do you have a persistent sore throat? It could be larynx cancer

Posted By ANI, January 29, 2019 at 12:50pm

When patients report a persistent sore throat, combined with other seemingly low-level symptoms of cancer, it can be an indicator of larynx cancer.
Aspirin, ibuprofen can improve survival rate of cancer patients, says study

Posted By Agencies, January 27, 2019 at 11:16am

Regular use of a common type of medication such as aspirin and ibuprofen significantly improves the survival rate for a third or more patients with head and neck cancer, a new study has found.