Cancer is a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body.
Cancer care in India has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years. Read on to know how cancer is currently diagnosed and treated in the country.
World Cancer Day: Only 18 to 20 per cent of cancer patients in India have access to radiation therapy; social stigma and lack of awareness delays treatment, contributing to an increase in cancer deaths.
How to prevent prostate cancer and other fitness issues in Indian men?
Most cervical cancers are preventable, still India accounts for nearly one-fourth of the global cervical cancer deaths.
Breast cancer treatment is highly effective when the disease is identified early. Here are some of the latest developments in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Lack of awareness about early oral cancer symptoms is the main reason for cancer being detected at later stages. Below are signs and symptoms of mouth cancer to watch out for.
ICMR in its report on the 'Burden of cancers in India', has listed seven cancers which account for more than 40 per cent of the total disease burden. Take a look at the breakup:
Most women in India ignore the signs of breast cancer, which can be dangerous for them. It can even be worse for breastfeeding mothers.
Cases of colon cancer are increasing every year and experts believe that people need to be aware of the risk and symptoms. So, here is everything you need to know.
In this video, Dr. Hitesh Singhavi, Consultant, Head and Neck Surgeon, Fortis, will explain why Mouth cancer in India is on a sudden rise and why is it so and what are the causes and treatment. Watch
A report revealed that around 50 patients have been diagnosed with oral cancer in a span of 20 days. As concerning as it is, knowing the symptoms of the disease might help you with early detection and treatment.
COVID-19 upended our lives and majorly affected those who were suffering from cancer. Here is everything you need to know about the dangers of COVID infection on cancer.
On World Cancer Day, doctors appeal to the government to make cancer care affordable and accessible, increase palliative care services, allow trained pharmacy teams to provide safe chemotherapies.
World Cancer Day 2022 marks the first year of a new three-year campaign themed 'Close the care gap' that aims to raise awareness about the lack of equity in cancer care.
Owing to poor hygiene, lack of awareness and inadequate screening, the incidence of cervical cancer is higher in rural India than it is in urban India.
Did you know cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women? Dr Neha Kumar explains it all in an exclusive chat with The Health site.
With more than 800,000 cases reported in India every year, cancer has rapidly emerged as one of the deadliest diseases in the country. The reason behind the surge is the lack of clinical trials.
HPV vaccination is recommended to lower the chances of developing cervical cancer. But who all can take HPV vaccines and when?
Certain precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of cancer. This World Head and Neck Cancer Day, let's talk about the major causes of this type of cancer in India.
Having cancer can raise your chances of severe illness from COVID-19. To avoid getting infected with Coronavirus, it is of utmost importance that cancer patients get vaccinated.
World Blood Cancer Day 2021: Watch The Video To Know All About This Condition
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.
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.
Goa's Agriculture Minister Vijai Sardesai tweeted that Cancer is a disease that can kill the dreams of a whole state.
World Cancer Day: Only 18 to 20 per cent of cancer patients in India have access to radiation therapy; social stigma and lack of awareness delays treatment, contributing to an increase in cancer deaths.
How to prevent prostate cancer and other fitness issues in Indian men?
Breast cancer treatment is highly effective when the disease is identified early. Here are some of the latest developments in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Lack of awareness about early oral cancer symptoms is the main reason for cancer being detected at later stages. Below are signs and symptoms of mouth cancer to watch out for.
ICMR in its report on the 'Burden of cancers in India', has listed seven cancers which account for more than 40 per cent of the total disease burden. Take a look at the breakup:
Most women in India ignore the signs of breast cancer, which can be dangerous for them. It can even be worse for breastfeeding mothers.
Cases of colon cancer are increasing every year and experts believe that people need to be aware of the risk and symptoms. So, here is everything you need to know.
A report revealed that around 50 patients have been diagnosed with oral cancer in a span of 20 days. As concerning as it is, knowing the symptoms of the disease might help you with early detection and treatment.
COVID-19 upended our lives and majorly affected those who were suffering from cancer. Here is everything you need to know about the dangers of COVID infection on cancer.
On World Cancer Day, doctors appeal to the government to make cancer care affordable and accessible, increase palliative care services, allow trained pharmacy teams to provide safe chemotherapies.
World Cancer Day 2022 marks the first year of a new three-year campaign themed 'Close the care gap' that aims to raise awareness about the lack of equity in cancer care.
Owing to poor hygiene, lack of awareness and inadequate screening, the incidence of cervical cancer is higher in rural India than it is in urban India.
With more than 800,000 cases reported in India every year, cancer has rapidly emerged as one of the deadliest diseases in the country. The reason behind the surge is the lack of clinical trials.
HPV vaccination is recommended to lower the chances of developing cervical cancer. But who all can take HPV vaccines and when?
Certain precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of cancer. This World Head and Neck Cancer Day, let's talk about the major causes of this type of cancer in India.
Having cancer can raise your chances of severe illness from COVID-19. To avoid getting infected with Coronavirus, it is of utmost importance that cancer patients get vaccinated.
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.
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.
Goa's Agriculture Minister Vijai Sardesai tweeted that Cancer is a disease that can kill the dreams of a whole state.
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
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.
It is important to focus on prevention factors that reduce the risk and not only treat cancer when it has spiraled out of control.
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.
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.
