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The surface of these nanocarriers or drug capsules is specially coated to enable them to dock on to tissue interspersed with tumour cells (Photo: Pixabay)

Blasting prostate tumours with radiotherapy can increase chances of...

Patients whose prostate cancer has spread are typically given hormone therapy to reduce or stop the production of...

23 Oct 2018 5:40 AM

Using a mouse model for lung fibrosis elicited by the anti-cancer drug bleomycin, the research team found metformin treatment (Photo: AFP)

150-yr-old muscle relaxant drug enhances radiotherapy effects in...

Papaverine - used to treat spasms involving the intestines, heart or brain - inhibits a key element of cell DNA within...

23 Oct 2018 3:07 AM

Experts warn 9/11 firefighters have much higher risk of cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Better treatment for common childhood brain cancer in the offing

Chromosome signature found in medulloblastoma will let medics adapt treatment so that each child is targeted...

3 Nov 2018 11:45 AM

Heart transplant involves replacing the diseased heart with a compatible heart. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Everything that you should know

Here are few things you must know related to your heart health.

6 Oct 2019 8:29 AM

The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. (Photo: ANI)

Antibiotics also lead to lead to positive effect on human health

Studies reveal that giving common antibiotic before radiation may help body fight cancer.

11 Dec 2019 5:41 AM

PSA is considered to be a good indicator of how well prostate cancer treatment has worked. If levels increase, this can indicate cancer has returned. (Photo: Representational/ANI)

Brachytherapy: Low-risk prostate cancer now finds cure

Prostate cancer could be treated with single dose of targeted radiotherapy.

30 April 2019 4:22 AM

In India, 132,000 cases of cervical cancer are detected every year

Cervical cancer treated better sans surgery: Study

In stage 3 of the disease, chemotherapy works well together with radiotherapy instead of radiotherapy alone.

8 March 2018 12:02 AM

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...

3 Feb 2021 9:19 PM

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 6:20 AM

Research, led by the Cambridge University found that targeting tumors directly through radiotherapy is a successful method in treating the whole breast (Photo: Pixabay)

Revolutionary breast cancer treatment shows fewer side effects

Researchers say targeting tumors directly with radiotherapy is as successful as treating the whole breast.

3 Aug 2017 7:43 AM

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 4:47 AM

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 8:30 AM