New method that can kill cancer cells in 2 hours developed!
The method involves injecting a chemical compound, nitrobenzaldehyde, into the tumour and allowing it to diffuse into the tissue.
Jun 29, 2016, 08:48 AM IST
Precision medicine can widen cancer care options: Study
Of the 129 participants, 29 patients with a total 12 kinds of advanced cancers responded well to molecules that have not been approved for treatment of these tumors by the FDA.
Jun 05, 2016, 06:41 AM IST
Combat cancer with these five herbs and spices!
Yes, there are many handy culinary herbs and spices in your kitchen that can help you avoid and prevent the dreadful risk of cancer.
Apr 21, 2016, 15:39 PM IST
New nanodrug detects cancer therapy effectiveness in real time
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New York: Nowadays, with the help of new study, one can easily know whether the treatment for the deadly disease cancer is working for a patients or not.
Mar 30, 2016, 12:37 PM IST
Beer offers new weapon against cancer
University of Idaho researchers are working to extract the compounds and also find a way of creating them in the lab.
Mar 14, 2016, 15:46 PM IST
Some heart disease drugs, antibiotics may help in treating cancer
According to a new study, published in the journal Cancer Research, researchers have identified drugs that showed promising perspectives in treatment of cancer.
Feb 09, 2016, 21:17 PM IST
Scientists use Hepatitis virus shell for cancer treatment
They worked with a molecule called LXY-30, developed by researchers at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Centre, which is known to stick to breast cancer cells.
Feb 07, 2016, 21:29 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
Common food preservative can kill cancer cells
Several products available to consumers also contain nisin - creams and pharmaceuticals to fight infection and mastitis, and a sanitiser in lactating cows.
Jan 12, 2016, 11:46 AM IST
Gene thought to suppress cancer may not work for all tumours
Using different molecular methods, the researchers found that the gene functions differently in colorectal cancer than in other types of cancers.
Jan 05, 2016, 16:58 PM IST
Suicide gene therapy kills prostate cancer cells
Patients in Arm A received the experimental gene therapy twice during the study, while the Arm B group received the treatment three times.
Dec 13, 2015, 12:35 PM IST
Technology varsity in MP 'discovers' anti-cancer molecules
In a major breakthrough in cancer treatment which is inspired by the all-time tested properties of turmeric, a state-run varsity here claimed to have discovered anti-cancer molecules which will bring a revolution in fighting the dreaded disease in an effective manner.
Dec 07, 2015, 18:29 PM IST
New 'intelligent' gel directly attacks cancer
The technology, developed by researchers at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM), has already been successfully tested in the laboratory.
Nov 20, 2015, 17:26 PM IST
New treatment found for certain cancers
The team found that this was the case for cancer cells with mutations in a key cancer gene called SETD2.
Nov 02, 2015, 16:04 PM IST
New phototherapy system can help fight cancer
Phototherapy is the use of light in the treatment of physical or mental illness.
Oct 30, 2015, 14:52 PM IST
Therapy dogs can calm kids with cancer
In preliminary investigation of an ongoing study to be concluded in 2016, the researchers collected data on blood pressure, pulse rates and anxiety levels of children before and after a weekly visit from a therapy dog.
Oct 24, 2015, 18:57 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
Misinformation about cancer disturbs Lisa Ray
There is so much misinformation out there that it's just shocking, says Lisa Ray.
Oct 20, 2015, 08:16 AM IST
Scientists 'accidentally' stumble upon cure for cancer!
The researchers were hunting for a way of protecting pregnant women from malaria, which can cause huge problems because it attacks the placenta.
Oct 15, 2015, 18:33 PM IST
'Polar micro-organisms may provide clues to cancer treatment'
The proteins could be applied in the cryo preservation of blood and organs, in the food industry, or to prevent the formation of plugs in oil and gas pipelines.
Oct 07, 2015, 00:26 AM IST
