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Tumours grow where these gut bacteria thrive

Here is what a new study found.

4 Feb 2018 9:17 AM

Such large tumours are common among women as compared to men since their bodies are designed to carry more weight in the abdomen (Photo: YouTube)

Massive 34 kg tumour removed from 57-year-old woman's ovaries

She was forced to go ahead when it grew to cover 80 percent of her abdomen and crushed her intestines.

2 Feb 2018 11:05 AM

Studies should examine parallel biological pathways linking depression to cancer survival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists start human trials for cancer vaccine that kills tumours...

Experts from Stanford University develop vaccine that could attack and destroy tumours all over the body following a...

2 Feb 2018 10:07 AM

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

Most effective cancer therapy comes closer to reality

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer.

28 April 2018 10:19 AM

Radiation segmentectomy (RS) is a minimally invasive option that uses the radioisotope yttrium-90 (Y90) to destroy tumours. (Photo: Pixabay)

New radiotherapy may help treat liver cancer: study

Radiation segmentectomy (RS) is a minimally invasive option that uses the radioisotope yttrium-90 (Y90) to destroy...

24 April 2018 1:18 PM

Carolina was warned that even if the surgery was successful, there was only a 20% chance that she would not walk normally again. (Representational Photo: Pixabay)

'Superhuman' spinal cord tumour survivor conquers Boston Marathon

Back in 2015, the then 35-year-old found herself feeling uneasy after returning from her usual Saturday run.

17 April 2018 11:04 AM

Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, but they also affect the vasculature inside the tumour. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 signs you might have bowel cancer

From bloating to constipation and blood in your stools, here are the signs and symptoms.

16 April 2018 4:33 AM

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)

Drug-filled nano-submarines may help attack tumours more effectively

These nanocarriers are loaded with a pharmacologically-active agent, allowing them to function as transport containers.

23 July 2018 11:07 AM

As the disease progresses, the chances of it spreading in the body increase. Early diagnosis is the key to better treatment outcomes.

Understanding metastatic cancer

Cancer is a disease characterised by the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells.

8 July 2018 6:49 PM

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Computational methods may help to track spread of cancer

This technique yielded a clearer picture of cancer migration histories.

1 July 2018 10:34 AM

The results also demonstrate how important it is to develop specific mouse models depending on the type of cancer. (Photo: ANI)

New method to identify aggressive breast cancer identified

Researchers find a new method to identify aggressive breast cancer.

31 Oct 2019 6:29 AM

Thermal cameras are sometimes used by doctors to screen patients for breast cancer. (Photo: AFP)

Interactive heat-cam exhibit reveals breast cancer

Heat-cam exhibit alerts tourist to breast cancer.

23 Oct 2019 9:16 AM