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Study suggests getting similar results on mice is not possible (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer scientists may rely too much on mice

According to a new study, it is not possible to repeat experiments on mice to get similar results

1 July 2017 10:33 AM IST

More than 100,000 women each year in the United States have surgery to remove a cancerous breast(Photo: AP)

Special device enables women to reconstruct their breasts themselves

Its use requires no special training, wires or tubes.

16 Nov 2016 3:52 PM IST

When women had a history of depression, they were 14 percent more likely to receive breast cancer care that didnt follow recommended treatment guidelines. (Photo: AP)

Past depression linked to worse breast cancer survival chances

With depression history, women were also 21 percent more likely to die of any cause.

16 Nov 2016 9:10 AM IST

Scientists were able to show that an MRI could detect a pre-fibrotic state of the disease with a clear bright signal, as well as progressive myelofibrosis. (Representational Image)

Bone marrow cancer can be diagnosed via MRI: study

Bone marrow cancer (myelofibrosis) is a slow evolving condition hallmarked by increased myeloid cells.

15 Nov 2016 6:48 PM IST

The smokeless tobacco industry in India has grown exponentially mostly in the unorganised sector. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

70 million women suppress hunger with smokeless tobacco: report

The report said that using smokeless tobacco during pregnancy results in 70 per cent higher risk of anaemia in pregnant...

12 Nov 2016 1:47 PM IST

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Half of cancer risk factors in China modifiable: report

The leading cause of death in China is cancer.

7 July 2017 12:41 PM IST

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Tailor-made cancer 'vaccine' proves safe: Trial results

Recent advances in technology have made it possible to create a therapy that is suited to target an individual's tumour.

6 July 2017 2:52 PM IST

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New drug delivery method paves way for better cancer therapy

This new method is the most promising next-generation antibody therapeutics for cancer.

6 July 2017 11:19 AM IST

Over-expressed genes in central nervous system diseases like Alzheimers are under-expressed in cancer

Alzheimer's may 'protect' sufferers from cancer

Researchers reveal that over-expressed genes in central nervous system diseases like Alzheimer's are under-expressed in...

6 July 2017 7:54 AM IST

Sonam Kapoor to sell her clothes for charity

She will donate the money to charities she supports.

26 March 2017 10:48 AM IST

Healthy cells naturally make mistakes when they multiply, unavoidable typos in DNA that can leave new cells carrying cancer-prone genetic mutations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Unavoidable typos in DNA help fuel cancer

Lifestyle and heredity get the most blame but new research suggests random chance plays a bigger role than people...

24 March 2017 12:15 PM IST

Early detection will ensure patients are aware of their condition and the increased risks that cancer and cardiovascular disease pose to those with chronic kidney disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Report shows fall in cancer treatment dropout rate

Figures revealed that from 25 per cent in 2009-10, it came down to 5 per cent in the year 2015-16.

15 Jan 2017 3:17 AM IST