Cancer in India

Cancer is a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body.

Omega-3 fights against heart diseases without elevating the risk of prostate cancer, finds study

Posted By ANI, November 19, 2019 at 05:31pm

According to the researchers at the Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute, patients with higher rates of omega-3 metabolites have lower risk of follow up adverse effects regardless of whether they recently had severe disease or not. Read on to know more.
Orgasms: 7 health benefits you didn’t know about

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, September 06, 2019 at 04:28pm

Orgasms are the culmination of any kind of sexual activity. Read on to know about the health benefits of orgasms.
HPV infections: Natural ways to tame the symptoms

Posted By Editorial Team, April 29, 2019 at 08:49pm

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are witnessing a downturn globally and in India, there is a lot of debate regarding their inclusion in the country's Universal Immunization Programme. As the vaccine debate continues we share some natural ways of controlling the symptoms of this group of viruses.
Cancer and diabetes: Beating the challenge of delayed diagnosis in women

Posted By Editorial Team, March 27, 2019 at 08:00am

A new study states that the diagnosis of cancer and diabetes in women takes longer compared to men. Here are ways to diagnose these two conditions early in women.
Cancer can kill the dreams of a state: Goa's Agriculture Minister

Posted By Agencies, March 03, 2019 at 04:03pm

Goa's Agriculture Minister Vijai Sardesai tweeted that Cancer is a disease that can kill the dreams of a whole state.
Boost HPV screening, vaccines to end cervical cancer from India by 2050: Lancet

Posted By Agencies, February 21, 2019 at 12:42pm

A new study published in The Lancet Oncology journal has suggested that Human papillomavirus screening and vaccination must be taken up on a war footing in countries like India to prevent 15 million cervical cancer deaths among women by 2050. Shutterstock
HPV screening and vaccines may eliminate cervical cancer from India by 2079: Study

Posted By Agencies, February 20, 2019 at 06:14pm

According to a study published in The Lancet Oncology journal, boosting human papillomavirus (HPV) screening and vaccination can help to eliminate cervical cancer from India by 2079.
World Cancer Day 2019: Doctor-approved tips to reduce risk of cancer

Posted By Editorial Team, February 05, 2019 at 09:22am

It is important to focus on prevention factors that reduce the risk and not only treat cancer when it has spiraled out of control.
Expert Speak: Your top 15 queries about gynaecological cancers answered

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, February 04, 2019 at 10:10pm

From screening tests for ovarian cancer to the usage of robotic surgery in the field of oncology, Dr. Rama Joshi sheds light on every aspect of gynaecological cancer in this exclusive interview. Dr. Joshi is the Director & HOD, Gynae Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Fortis Memorial research Institute, Gurugram.
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.
Cervical Cancer: Early detection, treatment crucial

Posted By ANI, January 28, 2019 at 12:59pm

Early detection and treatment of cervical cancer are vital in the fight against the deadly form of cancer, which accounts for the second highest number of new cancer cases and cancer-related deaths in the country, according to doctors.
Easier cervical cancer screening possible with a new device

Posted By Kristina Das, December 23, 2018 at 02:56pm

The new device for screening cervical cancer enables health workers to zoom and capture images by just pressing a button. However, detecting early symptoms can also help to prevent cervical cancer. Here we have mentioned a few symptoms which women should watch out for.
4 types of cancers that you haven't heard of

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, October 16, 2018 at 06:48pm

These are the cancers you have probably never heard of. Learn about them, check out on symptoms and visit your oncologist to treat them early.
An Iraqi boy becomes the youngest International patient in India to get treated for a rare type of bone cancer

Posted By Editorial Team, September 21, 2018 at 03:40pm

The eight year old was successfully treated for rare bone cancer, Ewing s Sarcoma, at a reputed Mumbai hospital that averted amputation.
Why men too need HPV vaccination just like women?

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 07, 2018 at 02:05pm

An HPV vaccine can save women from cervical cancer and men from penile cancer, anal cancer and head nad neck cancer.
Ocean acidification and water pollution are the new scares for health

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, July 25, 2018 at 11:58pm

Ocean acidification and water pollution are leaving scars on your health. Find out the health complications you can develop and how to prevent them.
Beating all odds, 40 year old vegetable vendor treated for blood cancer

Posted By Editorial Team, March 29, 2018 at 07:52pm

They also support their four school-going children; for his post-procedure treatment, he is currently seeking funds.
Vedanta Medical Research Foundation launches oncology facility, Balco Medical Centre, in Raipur

Posted By Editorial Team, March 27, 2018 at 12:30pm

Balco Medical Centre is a flagship philanthropic initiative of the Vedanta Group with the noble aim of contributing towards prevention, control and eradication of cancer.
This simple system can ease cancer patients' pain

Posted By ANI, March 26, 2018 at 02:37pm

Turns out, this simple system can give relief to the cancer patients from unbearable pain.
Colorectal Cancer can be tackled with timely screening and treatment. Here's everything you want to know about it

Posted By Editorial Team, March 22, 2018 at 08:30pm

Here are factors which might be responsible for Colon Cancer.