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Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breakthrough for ovarian cancer patients: Half of women in trial...

Research, lead by team at Institute of Cancer Research in London and Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, said the...

22 Aug 2018 10:25 AM IST

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Chemotherapy may lead to early menopause

Premenopausal women with lung cancer may want children and should consult their healthcare providers about their...

30 Aug 2018 9:12 AM IST

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Milk protein could ease chemotherapy side effects

The researchers investigated the feasibility of lactoferrin, a highly bioactive protein found in saliva and milk, as a...

28 Sept 2018 9:37 AM IST

Eating a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and high in fiber will not only improve cardiovascular risk factors but also reduce direct injury to the heart. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

'Cancer fatigue is more challenging than cancer'

To reduce the risk of cancer it is important to include items in your diet which give sufficient antioxidants and Omega...

4 Feb 2021 2:49 AM IST

According to risk of death five years after diagnosis is highest for breast and colon cancer (Photo: Pixabay)

Alternative cancer cures see higher death rates, says study

Cancer patients who spurn surgery, radiation or chemotherapy in favour of unorthodox therapies are more than twice as...

19 Aug 2017 11:50 AM IST

Chemotherapy is often regarded as the first option for breast cancer patients to shrink tumors and even blitz the disease altogether. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chemotherapy may cause more aggressive cancer

Often considered to be the first option in breast cancer patients, new study claims that it can lead to Stage 4 cancer.

10 July 2017 10:25 AM IST

The treatment is neccesary for people who have a higher risk of their cancer recurring after treatment. (Photo: AFP)

Cancer deaths can be reduced through radiation therapy twice a day

The therapy will be instrumental in giving faster and effective treatment

27 Jan 2017 10:17 AM 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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Infected, not recovering? Blame it on the tandoori chicken!

Poultry farms are deploying antibiotics not to treat sick animals but to fatten them quickly.

23 July 2017 1:32 PM IST

The spot may appear like a pink lump, with hard scaly surface. They often bleed easily. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study suggests ear ache might be a sign of rare cancer

The spot may appear like a pink lump, with hard scaly surface. They often bleed easily.

24 Dec 2017 2:00 PM IST

Immunotherapy proves to be a better treatment for cancer patients (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer drug better than chemotherapy awaits funding

Despite success, drugs watchdog Nice has ruled the treatment as not cost effective.

26 Jun 2017 1:52 PM IST

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Let the good times roll, responsibly!

Experts propose ways to educate, introduce and pass on the wisdom about smoking and alcohol to the next generation.

21 April 2017 12:11 AM IST