Cancer risk

Cancer risk is defined as the likelihood of developing malignancy, which is the combined result of lifestyle (e.g., low-fibre diet,smoking, chronic alcohol abuse, exposure to carcinogens) and genetics (e.g., family history of cancer).

Acid reflux ups your risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma: Warning signs to look out for
Bladder cancer: This drug can reduce death risk in patients with this condition

Bladder cancer begins in the cells of the bladder - the organ of the human body that holds urine. Approximately 45,000 men and 17,000 women per year are diagnosed with the disease.
New gene-based blood tests can detect skin cancers and reduce death risks

Melanoma is a type of aggressive skin cancer which begins in the cells called melanocytes - which controls the pigment of your skin.
6 foods that can actually turn TOXIC when reheated

Nowadays, it is a very common practice among many to make food, store the leftover in the refrigerator and reheat the same food and consume it later. But, it can actually make your food TOXIC!
World Cancer Day 2021: Know how to bring down your risk of breast cancer

Today is World Cancer Day. On this occasion, let us see how you can reduce your risk of break cancer by taking a few preventive steps.
Obesity to hepatitis: Know the diseases that may give you cancer

World Cancer Day is approaching on February 4. In light of this, let us look at a few diseases that ups your cancer risk.
World Cancer Day 2021: A good night’s sleep can keep you safe from cancer

This World Cancer Day, it is important to spark conversations around sleep and its correlation with cancer. Read on to know more.
Kidney cancer: Are you at risk too? Warning symptoms you should know

Kidney cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the kidney. Cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control.
Lung cancer: Warning signs and symptoms you should never ignore

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths globally. This form of cancer can affect both men and women. Here are some of the signs you should look out for!
Breast cancer: Male sex hormones can effectively help in treating this condition

Breast cancer initially starts when the cells around the breast begin to grow out of control. These outgrown cells then form a tumor - the beginning of the cancer formation.
Acute myeloid leukemia: New drug combination can effectively treat this condition

Cancer starts when cells in your body's organ begin to grow abnormally. Leukemias are generally a type of cancer and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is referred to as cancer that grows inside the bone marrow.
Breast cancer in men: Warning signs and symptoms to look out for

Breast cancer is most often found in women, but men can get breast cancer too. Read to know more about this condition and signs to look out for.
Beware! Dimples on breast could be a sign of breast cancer

Apart from lumps and dimples, there are other signs of breast cancer that women should watch out for. Also, get to know the risk factors for breast cancer.
Prostate cancer: Bring down you risk of this condition by having several cups of coffee a day

Drinking several cups of coffee a day may lower your risk of prostate cancer. And each additional daily cup brings down your risk by 1 per cent.
Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of prostate cancer progression: Study

A new study suggests that a Mediterranean diet can help protect you against prostate cancer.
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.
Thyroid cancer: In-utero exposures can increase your risk of this disease

There are many causes behind thyroid cancer and now a new study says that in-utero exposures can significantly increase your risk of this disease.
Gut bacteria may increase the risk of some breast cancers: Study

A new study has found that gut bacteria may promote some breast cancers. Here's what you need to know.
Breast cancer: What causes breast cancer in women? WARNING signs you should never ignore

According to the estimates of the World Cancer Research Fund, breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women and the second most common among all forms of cancer overall.
Cancer: Not smoking or any other bad habits, these genomic pattern decides your cancer risk

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