Tumours

Small delays in cancer treatment can up death risk by 10%, says study

Cancer, which can develop in any part of the body, generally spreads to the nearby tissues. The abnormal, damaged cancer cells march to distant locations of the body too through the bloodstream and form new malignant tumours.
World Brain Tumour Day on 8th June: Know the early warning signs of this condition

As we get ready to observe World Brain Tumour Day in June 8, it is important to know how to spot the symptoms of a tumour in the brain. Read on to know more.
Explained: Neuroendocrine tumour, the condition that Irrfan Khan battled for two years

Versatile Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passed away yesterday at the age of 53. For the last two years, he had been fighting neuroendocrine tumour, a rare form of cancer.
Combination of neurologic and BP drugs may help reduce breast tumour development

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.
New treatment strategy may thwart deadly brain tumours: Study

Immune checkpoint inhibitors are important medications that boost the immune system's response against certain cancers. But, they tend to be ineffective against glioblastoma, the most deadly primary brain tumour in adults.
Beware of gastric cancer: It can creep up on you without any warning

Gastric cancer is a silent disease. It progresses quietly without any symptoms till it is almost too late for successful treatment. Read on to know more.
This AI method can help treat brain tumours

According to a new study, researchers claimed to have developed an artificial intelligence-based (AI) method for examination of brain tumours. This may pave the way for individualised treatment of tumours. Read on to know more about this.
Uterine fibroid: The treatments you need to know about

While a new research reveals that a minimally invasive procedure for uterine fibroids is as effective as the surgical interventions, we tell you about all the available treatment options for this gynaecological condition.
Frequent jet lags can damage your health in these 4 ways

A new research says that doing some exercise can shift the human body clock and help you adjust to the shifted schedules. But while you can alleviate the symptoms of jet lag, beware, frequent jet lags can cause a lot of health problems.
Avoid these environmental toxins to prevent cancer

Human events have polluted the environment completely and have invited various health hazards like cancer knowingly or unknowingly.
Genetic mutations may drive tumour formation, says study

The study, conducted at the University of California, has important implications for understanding and ultimately targeting the defective mechanisms underlying many human cancers.
Some bone cancers in children grow without symptoms, finds study

A team of scientists have found in a study that a few bone cancers in children and teenagers start growing years before tumours show and get diagnosed.
Here’s how star anise or chakra phool can boost your health

This aromatic spice is a powerhouse of nutrients that will help you beat infections. Add star anise to your diet and see what a difference it makes to your health.
Radio surgery treatment gives a new lease of life to a 55-year old

Kumar was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated in the year 2008 successfully. But again after eight years during a regular check up, doctor diagnosed her with metastasis cancer.
Scientists have come up with a universal platform to kill cancer cells

A new breakthrough in cancer diagnosis will now help in the identification and treatment of malignant tumours.
Chinese scientists developed nano 'Trojan horse' to fight caner tumours

All the blood, oxygen and energy are conveyed to cancer cells through blood vessels, so many scientists are trying to create blocks on the blood vessels feeding tumours.
West Bengal: 35 kg of tumours removed from the ovaries of 60-year-old woman

Arti Adhikary had huge tumors in her ovaries. At the moment, Arti's condition is stable but she is kept under observation for the next 48 hours.
Irrfan Khan reveals how he is dealing with his rare medical condition of neuroendocrine tumour

Irrfan khan health update: everything you want to know about neuroendocrine cancer, neuroendocrine tumour and neuroendocrine cancer symptoms.
Football-size tumour from tribal boy’s jaw removed

The boy got afflicted with a rare genetic abnormality that resulted in a jaw tumour.
Tumor Weighing 9 kilograms removed from the chest of a 41-year-old Iraqi patient

Life-threatening condition treated within 4 hours of surgery giving the patient second chance to life.