When It Comes To Cancer, Age Is A Factor: Expert Explains Connection Between The Two
A large group of diseases that can start in any organ or tissue of the body, cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, according to the World Health Organization. An expert shares his insights on how age plays an important role when it comes to cancer.
Jun 06, 2024, 09:06 AM IST
King Charles diagnosed with cancer
Britain's King Charles III has cancer. Buckingham Palace has issued a statement giving this information.
Feb 06, 2024, 10:00 AM IST
EXCLUSIVE- Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023: Understanding Diagnosis, Treatment And The Emotional Burden Of Cancer Disease
October is the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month of pink ribbons and renewed commitment. Let's understand from an expert about the world of breast cancer awareness, its emotional impact, and the quest for knowledge.
Oct 28, 2023, 17:14 PM IST
Scans fail to detect cancer cells in the pancreas: Research
Researchers revealed how pancreatic cancer tumours are being overlooked on CT and MRI scans, reducing the window for life-saving curative surgery.
Oct 11, 2022, 16:50 PM IST
Mark Hoppus of rock band Blink-182 fame confirms cancer diagnosis
Mark Hoppus has not confirmed which type of cancer he has been diagnosed with and did not share at which stage he was diagnosed.
Jun 24, 2021, 17:39 PM IST
Scientists find genes that help cancer cells to penetrate brain
The study, that tried to understand the processes that facilitate the formation of metastases in the brain, was published in the journal Trends in Cancer. Brain tissues are very sensitive to changes in the levels of many substances and to the penetration of microorganisms and immune cells, but they need a large amount of nutrients and oxygen.
Aug 13, 2020, 01:51 AM IST
Cancer diagnosis affects person's sexual functioning: Research
Cancer can put a patient's life on hold, especially among young adults who are just starting their careers or families.
Dec 21, 2017, 19:48 PM IST
Now, cancer detection possible at home? iPhone-based device developed
Developed by Connecticut-based start-up Butterfly Network, the pocket sized device works by shooting sound into the body and capturing the echoes.
Oct 29, 2017, 15:17 PM IST
Many women with disabilities don't get cancer screening, says study
Women with disabilities often have socioeconomic challenges, are less educated, and are often unmarried or have strong social networks.
Oct 09, 2017, 17:38 PM IST
New breast cancer test may spare patients from chemotherapy
The test is suitable for women, who have a hormone-driven breast cancer type known as Oestrogen receptor positive HER2 negative which accounts for most breast cancer patients.
Oct 02, 2017, 19:11 PM IST
Cancer detection now just a 10-second wait? - Read
In tests performed on human samples, the device was more than 96 percent accurate for cancer diagnosis.
Sep 07, 2017, 12:43 PM IST
Cancer can be detected through natural sound waves emitted by the human body, say scientists!
Elastography, sometimes referred as 'seismology of the human body', is an emerging technology used to enhance medical ultrasound imaging.
Jun 26, 2017, 20:22 PM IST
New 3-in-1 blood test for precision prostate cancer therapies
The test could also be used to monitor a patient's blood throughout treatment, quickly picking up signs that the cancer was evolving genetically and might be becoming resistant to the drugs.
Jun 19, 2017, 19:18 PM IST
Soon, a single drop of blood may help detect cancer! - Read
It was the first clinical trial in the world to test if the protein could be a useful tumour biomarker for lung cancer, and it succeeded, the report said.
May 05, 2017, 16:05 PM IST
Simple blood test may help detect cancer early
As per a new research, doctors may soon be able to detect and monitor a patient`s cancer with a simple blood test, reducing or eliminating the need for more invasive procedures.
Mar 21, 2017, 15:25 PM IST
This app can help doctors spot cancer signs!
The new app will make it easier and quicker for doctors, pharmacists and senior nurses to access information on referral for those suspected of having cancer.
Feb 29, 2016, 15:18 PM IST
Nanotechnology to advance cancer detection
The exact order in which these bases are found, even over short distances, is strongly tied to their functions, and therefore can be used as direct indicators of what is going on inside cells and tissue.
Feb 14, 2016, 15:19 PM IST
First lab-in-a-briefcase to detect cancer
One of the remarkable features of the lab-in-a-briefcase is that it uses whole blood without the need for any sample preparation a previously challenging task outside of a laboratory setting.
Nov 01, 2015, 13:56 PM IST
How cancer is financially ruining too
After a cancer diagnosis, the probability of a patient being employed dropped by almost 10 percentage points, and hours worked declined by up to 200 hours, or about five weeks of full-time work, in the first year.
Oct 26, 2015, 17:53 PM IST
Indian doctors develop mobile app for cancer diagnosis
The app, called TNM app, will help doctors diagnose the severity of cancer immediately.
Oct 23, 2015, 20:19 PM IST
