Cancer drug

Cancer drugs are any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function.

Acid reflux drugs for breast cancer linked to poor memory: Know the risk factors to stay safe

Posted By Editorial Team, January 20, 2020 at 11:47am

Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) may cause side effects in breast cancer survivors. Here are a few risk factors that you should avoid to prevent breast cancer.
Combination of neurologic and BP drugs may help reduce breast tumour development

Posted By IANS, January 02, 2020 at 08:35am

Adding a medication used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines to a blood pressure medicine was found to reverse some aspects of breast cancer in a lab test.
Antacid ranitidine could pose health threats

Posted By IANS, September 25, 2019 at 10:11am

Drug Controller of India alerts on the use of Ranitidine, commonly used to counter stomach acidity, as some drug regulators in other countries have found it to contain a chemical compound which can cause cancer.
World Cancer Day on 4th February: Israeli scientists claim to have found a cancer cure

Posted By Editorial Team, January 30, 2019 at 11:45am

You will be shocked to know about the claim made by these Israeli scientists. According to them, the cure for cancer is within reach and they have even predicted that it may be found in a year.
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.
Breast cancer drugs may treat drug-resistant lung tumours: Study

Posted By Agencies, December 28, 2018 at 12:59pm

A new study published in Cell Reports has revealed that a class of drugs used to treat certain breast cancers could help tackle lung cancers that have become resistant to targeted therapies.
New spray gel to help ward off cancer recurrence post-surgery, say researchers

Posted By Agencies, December 12, 2018 at 01:06pm

A novel biodegradable spray gel embedded with immune-boosting drugs could help prevent the recurrence of cancer after surgery -- a significant cause of treatment failure, say researchers.
Did you know? Repurposing cancer drugs may help treat HPVs

Posted By Agencies, December 03, 2018 at 07:21am

Researchers have identified cancer drugs that might be repurposed to treat infections caused by human papillomaviruses, or HPVs.
Study finds a common anti-psychotic drug to be potential cancer healer

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, October 11, 2018 at 04:45pm
Now, brachytherapy can reduce treatment time for breast cancer

Posted By ANI, July 10, 2018 at 09:32pm

The technique involves the insertion of radioactive implants directly into the cancer cell tissue.
In cancer survivors, wireless device will detect heart dysfunction

Posted By Agencies, June 23, 2018 at 03:13pm

Scientists have designed a novel wireless device which may accurately detect heart dysfunction in children who have survived cancer.
Know how sex and virus can help to battle against cancer

Posted By Agencies, May 19, 2018 at 06:29pm

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Cancer breakthrough: Kochi's Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences finds a safer way to kill cancer cells

Posted By Agencies, January 29, 2018 at 07:07pm

This is a great innovation when it comes to cancer treatment and aftercare.
Common cancer drugs widely used in cancer therapy may up chemo toxicity

Posted By Agencies, April 05, 2017 at 09:58am

Common drugs widely used in cancer therapy, known to increase blood sugar, appeared to also up chemo-related cell damage.
Indian scientists discover major breakthrough in combination drug therapy to fight ovarian and breast cancer

Posted By Agencies, September 26, 2016 at 01:06pm

Indian scientists have offered a new combination drug therapy for ovarian cancer and breast cancer.
Most women at risk of breast cancer don't like taking preventive drugs

Posted By Agencies, March 08, 2016 at 05:56pm

Researchers collected data from 21,000 women of all ages at increased risk of developing breast cancer.
British women to get preventive breast cancer drug

Posted By Admin, January 15, 2013 at 10:18pm