World Cancer Day

Radiation from X-rays, CT scans doesn't cause cancer

Scientists used a model known as linear no-threshold (LNT) to estimate cancer risks from low-dose radiation such as medical imaging.

Feb 05, 2016, 09:20 AM IST

500 take part in Walkathon for cancer survivors

More than 500 people including cancer survivors, doctors, students participated in a "Walkathon" for cancer survivors organised in the city today on occasion of World Cancer Day.

Feb 05, 2016, 00:12 AM IST

Cancer prevention: What you can do to reduce your risk!

Here are some useful tips for cancer prevention.

Feb 04, 2016, 13:00 PM IST

Cancer second biggest killer after heart disease in India

The Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR) said seven lakh new cancer cases emerge every year in the country, killing over 3.5 lakh people and is expected to rise in the next 10-15 years.

Feb 04, 2016, 12:31 PM IST

Cancer in India: Cases shoot up in last 4 years; breast cancer top killer among women

Breast cancer has upstaged cervical cancer as the most common and biggest killer of Indian women.

Feb 04, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

World Cancer Day: Top five foods that can keep cancer at bay!

A healthy balanced diet with plenty of fibre, fruit and vegetables can help lower your risk for many cancers.

Feb 04, 2016, 10:07 AM IST

Diagnosed with cancer? Don't take it lying down

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February 4 is World Cancer Day.

Feb 03, 2016, 19:32 PM IST

UAE's cancer patient care group to mark Cancer Day

Al-Suwaidi said Rahma is "carrying the burden of a noble humanitarian task which is needed by cancer patients in the UAE and around the world".

Jan 31, 2016, 18:33 PM IST