Cancer patients

New weapon to beat breast cancer-Metformin!

For the study, the researchers examined clinical outcomes for 1,215 patients who were diagnosed and underwent surgical treatment for breast cancer between 1997 and 2013.

Jun 04, 2016, 13:38 PM IST

Juhi Chawla visits young cancer patients

Actress Juhi Chawla visited a city-based cancer hospital for kids to raise awareness about health.

Jun 01, 2016, 12:38 PM IST

Marriage may help cancer patients live longer: Study

The beneficial effect of being married on survival differed across racial/ethnic groups.

Apr 12, 2016, 20:56 PM IST

America witnesses surge in deaths caused by overdose of drug more stronger than heroin

10 people died over a period of 12 days from drug overdose in the Sacramento area.

Apr 07, 2016, 14:31 PM IST

What do loved ones do when a family member battles cancer?

More than three-quarters of participants searched online for information on a loved one's disease.  

Feb 02, 2016, 16:24 PM IST

Sunny Leone raises funds for cancer patients

Sunny Leone has just proved that she has a heart of gold by raising funds for the cancer patients.

Jan 28, 2016, 16:17 PM IST

DNA: Reality of private hospitals' unfavorable treatment towards cancer patients

Cancer is now a treatable disease but still hospitals are unfavorable to the the patients. Watch this video to get a detailed report on the mortality rate in India due to cancer.

Jan 18, 2016, 22:42 PM IST

Triple-therapy treatment may fight resistant lung cancers

A triple therapy treatment consisting of two experimental drugs and radiation therapy may help fight lung cancers that are resistant to current treatments, a new study has claimed.

Jan 02, 2016, 13:10 PM IST

Top US surgeon to train Indian doctors in robotic surgery

A leading US robotic surgeon, Dr. Chris Holsinger from Stanford, will visit India this week to train head and neck surgeons on minimally invasive methods such as robotic surgery for treating cancer patients.

Dec 17, 2015, 19:30 PM IST

New vaccine strategy shields high-risk cancer patients from flu

Even though patients with multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders may receive an annual flu vaccine, studies show that a one-time flu shot does not offer adequate immune response.

Dec 07, 2015, 10:44 AM IST

Small gardens could bring big benefits for cancer patients

Providing cancer patients an opportunity for gardening can help them instil feelings of positivity, control and meaning, new research has found.

Dec 02, 2015, 18:12 PM IST

1 in 13 cancer patients in the world is from India: Report

India has around 1.8 million people suffering from cancer, with breast, cervical and oral cancers as the biggest killers.

Oct 13, 2015, 14:22 PM IST

Katti Batti: Imran Khan holds special screening for 'special' cause!

Bollywood actor Imran Khan came back into the limelight almost after a gap of two years with 'Katti Batti'. The film has received great response from classes and masses alike, leaving the makers happy.

Sep 20, 2015, 11:48 AM IST