cancer survival

Eating almonds, peanuts may boost colon cancer survival

The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, followed 826 participants in a clinical trial for a median of 6.5 years after they were treated with surgery and chemotherapy.

Mar 01, 2018, 17:52 PM IST

New system can predict response of cancer patients to chemotherapy

The aim of neoadjuvant chemotherapy is to eliminate active cancer cells – producing a complete response – before surgery.

Feb 12, 2018, 18:22 PM IST

Cancer overrides body clock to survive: Study

Patients with breast, gastric or lung cancers survived longer when they had higher levels of Bmal1 protein.

Dec 31, 2017, 13:03 PM IST

A 'sci-fi' cancer therapy fights brain tumors, study finds

The device, called Optune, is made by Novocure, based in Jersey, an island near England.

Apr 03, 2017, 00:16 AM IST

Women should take care of finances to tackle cancer: Lisa Ray

 Encouraging women to invest in their health, actress Lisa Ray, who won a battle against cancer, says women should take care of their finances to face tough situations, including cancer treatment.

Sep 22, 2015, 19:48 PM IST