Page 6 - Cancer

4 of 5 Indian children do not survive cancer. What led to this sorry state?

India has the highest prevalence of childhood cancer which can be traced to its higher population of young people, 30 per cent of its population is below 14 years, according to 2011 Census

Just a few strands: Coping with illness, hair loss & side-effects of cancer

Having cancer can be devastating. But for women, the side-effects of the disease, especially the loss of hair, is the hardest part. Aditi Phadnis finds that how people helping others cope with illness

Cancer now a bigger killer than heart diseases in rich nations: Study

It determined that people in poorer nations were on average 2.5 times more likely to die from heart disease than those in richer ones

Proton therapy for prostate cancer: does the evidence support the hype?

While there is strong evidence for the benefits of proton therapy in children, it is much less clear in prostate and other adult cancers.

Smokers have more complications after skin cancer surgery, says study

Current smokers were more than nine times as likely to have complications like clots or hematomas

Sugar in fruit juice is linked to a higher cancer risk, says report

The study found no increased cancer risk from sugar-free drinks, although so few of the people studied consumed them that the results may not be significant, the researchers said

Scientists genetically reprogram millions of bacteria to kill cancer cells

Our immune cells can sometimes recognise and destroy cancer cells without assistance

Listening to music may ease cancer patients' pain, symptoms: Report

Music therapy is convenient, does not involve invasive procedures, and can easily be used by people in the comfort of their homes, said senior study author Kuei-Ru Chou

Jawless fish may hold key to effective brain cancer treatment: Report

A study found that leaky barrier offers a unique point of entry, allowing molecules to access the brain and deliver drugs precisely on target

This Delhi clinic helps cancer patients with personalised treatment

The first HOPE clinic was set up with the aim of easing the pain and smoothening the course for cancer patients while offering chemotherapy and a holistic treatment in a non-threatening atmosphere

US FDA finds cancer-causing toxin in Hetero's blood pressure drugs

In January, the FDA warned of the possibility of additional shortages of hypertension drugs in the United States due to the recalls

Wild optimism or new breakthrough?

A small Israeli research firm claimed it had found a cure for all cancers

Liquid biopsy to gene therapy, here're some cancer treatment breakthroughs

Early diagnosis and management are the best bets against cance

There is a magic bullet for some cancers, but it's not a slam-dunk

'What you don't want to do is use therapy where it brings no value to patients, adds to cost and doesn't lead to better results,' said Joseph Alvarnas, a hematologist oncologist at City of Hope in Dua

Explained: What makes some of the mutations cancerous, but not all

Healthy cells carry a surprising number of cancer-linked mutations, but they don't turn into tumors. What's holding them back?

Portable device smaller than lunchbox can quickly, accurately detect cancer

One of the main benefits of TINY is that it can collect and store heat generated from electricity, the sun or even a Bunsen burner, and will function even during temporary power disruption

India's first babies to be born without a hereditary cancer-causing gene

How can one prevent against cancer? By removing the trouble-making gene before it enters the world

Low-fat diet tied to improved breast cancer survival odds, says study

The main goal of the diet experiment was to get women to change their eating habits, not to count calories or lose weight

Chip-based cancer test may replace painful bone biopsy

The blood test, described in the journal Integrative Biology, uses a small plastic chip about the size of a credit card

Fighting cancer: These covers can protect your family from financial crisis

Ensure it pays out a percentage of the sum assured on at least two stages of cancer -early stage and major stage