World Cancer Day 2023

World Cancer Day 2023: Fear surrounding Early Screening, Diagnosis, Preventive Care and Treatment of Cancer in India

A study by Fortis Cancer Institute Mumbai found 81% respondents stating that the fear of cancer diagnosis was a major challenge associated with early screening. Here are the facts and figures of the fear associated with early intervention in cancer and insurance related challenges.

 

Feb 04, 2023, 13:56 PM IST

World Cancer Day 2023: 3 Most Common Cancer Types in India and Their Symptoms

February 4 is World Cancer Day, a significant day for raising public awareness about cancer, its prevention, detection, and treatment. Here are some tyoe of Cancer which are common in India.

Feb 04, 2023, 11:22 AM IST

World Cancer Day 2023: Five Factors That Increase Chances of Getting Cancer

Cancer potential risks - check

Feb 03, 2023, 16:49 PM IST

World Cancer Day 2023: Difficulty in Swallowing to Acidity, 6 Early Signs of Esophageal Cancer

World Cancer Day 2023: Esophagus Carcinoma, also known as Food Pipe Cancer, is among the top 10 most common cancer in the world, say doctors.  As one doctor points out, it "usually requires the food pipe to get blocked more than 2/3rd, to cause difficulty in swallowing; this leads to delayed diagnosis in our country."

Feb 03, 2023, 14:10 PM IST

Brain tumour could now be detected using urine test: Study

According to the study by Nagoya University, Japan, the protein used to detect brain cancer could avoid the need for invasive tests, and increase the likelihood of tumours being detected early enough for surgery.

Feb 03, 2023, 13:01 PM IST

Is High Blood Sugar a Potential Risk Factor for Cancer? Expert on Links Between Diabetes and Cancer - check

World Cancer Day 2023: While cancer remains perhaps the most dreaded disease, diabetes afflicts a big chunk of the world's population. Are people with diabetes more at risk when it comes to some cancers? Expert explores the implications and links between high blood sugar and cancer.

Feb 03, 2023, 09:31 AM IST