Enlarged lymph nodes after COVID-19 vaccination could be mistaken for cancer
Due to the higher risk of death, cancer patients are generally advised to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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World Cancer Day: From Immunotherapy, vaccines to nanotech, new treatments that show promise against disease
Researchers are also looking into using genetically modified salmonella bacteria to destroy tumours from the inside out — where more traditional treatments, notably chemotherapy, cannot penetrate
Breast Cancer Month: Men succumb to breast cancer too; everything you need to know
While uncommon, men between 60-70 years are thought to be most at risk of suffering of breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Month: With early detection now possible, awareness will decide the outcome
27 regional Cancer Centres are now providing comprehensive cancer treatment, prevention awareness and research activities.
Breast cancer is underdiagnosed in India: Causes, tests, treatment options you should know
Regular screening of women without symptoms has reduced breast cancer fatalities, but we can do considerably better.
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New drug shows possibility to suppress hard-to-treat cancers by targeting a hormone receptor
The drug has already shown to reduce the biomarkers of pancreatic cancer in lab studies. In mouse models, it has shown suppression of tumour growth and an increase in the life expectancy of the test mice
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Researchers develop new therapies for breast cancer and rare form of ovarian cancer; here’s what you need to know
A combination therapy using two drugs - tubulin inhibitor and bromodomain inhibitor - can not only cross the blood-brain barrier but also target brain metastases, a study found
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It may be possible to genetically switch off aggressive breast cancer, new study suggests
An animal study conducted in Tulane University in the US found a pair of genes, that if switched off, can stop the development of triple-negative breast cancer
Former or current Cancer patients infected with Coronavirus have higher death rates finds new study
Cancer treatments can affect the lungs or immune system years later and impact the odds of surviving coronavirus.
This Texas man found a way to support wife undergoing chemo as hospital imposes restrictions during COVID-19 pandemic
Albert Conner was not allowed to be with his wife during her chemotherapy appointment. But he made sure that she was not alone.
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Intake of dietary fibre during adolescence may lower risk of breast cancer in women, says study
Lead author of the study Maryam Farvid said that no previous study has examined diet during adolescence or early adulthood and its link to breast cancer risk.
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Scientists explore a way to regenerate breasts in breast cancer survivors
A study, published in 2019 in a journal Cells, stated that mammary glands can be regenerated with the help of dental stem cells.
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World Cancer Day 2020: Five ways you can join the fight to create change
According to WHO, the global cancer burden is estimated to have caused 9.6 million deaths in 2018, along with 18.1 million new cases in the same year.
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Five reasons why yoghurt should be a part of your daily diet
Yoghurt is rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins, and has probiotic qualities.
Artificial intelligence from Google is performing at par with doctors in identifying breast cancer on mammograms
The new system for reading mammograms, which are X-rays of the breast, is still being studied and is not yet available for widespread use.
Biocon shares gain nearly 5% after launch of Ogivri in US market
Biotechnology major Biocon and drug firm Mylan NV on Monday announced the launch of biosimilar Ogivri, used for treatment of certain breast and gastric cancers, in the US market.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 12 different types of breast cancer - Part 3
Breast cancer can be of different types and grades, depending on where it starts in the breast, whether it is invasive and how quickly it spreads.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 12 different types of breast cancer - Part 1
October is breast cancer awareness month. In the spirit of raising awareness, we bring to you a three-part series on the types of breast cancer.
US swimmer crosses English Channel four times non-stop in 54-hour marathon feat
American breast cancer survivor Sarah Thomas on Tuesday became the first person to swim across the English Channel four times non-stop in a 54-hour feat of endurance.
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Five health tests you need to get done if you are a woman over 30
As women age, they are at higher risk for developing various health conditions, ranging from high cholesterol to breast and cervical cancer.