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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 11:10 AM IST

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 8:37 AM IST

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 5:15 PM IST

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 1:59 PM IST

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 11:11 AM IST

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 9:52 AM IST

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 5:32 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

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 1:13 PM 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

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