New cases of breast cancer could be up 38 pc by 2050 globally; related deaths by 68 pc: StudyBy 2050, breast cancer cases and deaths are expected to rise significantly, particularly in countries with low human development index. Res...
24 Feb, 2025, 10.46 PM IST
3 in 5 individuals in India die after cancer diagnosis, women disproportionately affected: StudyIndia is projected to face a substantial increase in cancer-related deaths over the next two decades, particularly affecting women. The Ind...
24 Feb, 2025, 07.54 PM IST
Dr Reddy's launches novel cancer therapy Toripalimab in IndiaDr. Reddy’s has launched Toripalimab, a novel immuno-oncology drug, in India for treating recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma ...
28 Nov, 2024, 06.16 PM IST
Cancers in head and neck rising, account for 26% cases in India: StudyA recent study conducted by the Cancer Mukt Bharat Foundation revealed that around 26% of cancer patients in India have tumors in the head ...
27 Jul, 2024, 02.43 PM IST
Zydus launches anti-cancer generic drug olaparib in IndiaThe drug will target specific genetic mutations prevalent in certain types of cancers, paving the way for a more tailored and effective tre...
13 Mar, 2024, 09.12 PM IST
About 70 per cent of premature cancer deaths in 2020 preventable, 30 per cent treatable: Lancet studyThe IARC conducts and coordinates research into the causes of cancer and is an intergovernmental agency under the World Health Organization...
27 Sep, 2023, 08.53 PM IST
Diabetes hampers response to cervical cancer treatment, new study revealsA study by the Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) found that cervical cancer patients with diabetes, especially when combined with hyperte...
18 Sep, 2023, 01.37 PM IST
World Cancer Day 2023: Date, history, significance, and all about the dayWorld Cancer Day marks the day where people from all over the world get together to raise awareness about cancer prevention and its spread ...
04 Feb, 2023, 12.28 PM IST
India records 1 in 5 cervical cancer cases: Learn more about causes, symptoms and treatments availableCervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus.
02 Feb, 2023, 01.07 PM IST
India's first at-home cervical cancer screening test coming soonCervical cancer is the second most frequent disease among women in India, after breast cancer, despite the fact that it is mostly avoidable...
20 Jan, 2023, 05.18 PM IST
Transforming patient outcomes with AI in HealthcareArtificial Intelligence in Healthcare can increase the speed, efficiency, and effectiveness of global health systems to help patients and c...
06 Oct, 2022, 03.43 PM IST
Glenmark launches kidney cancer treatment drug in India priced 96% lower than innovator brandIn a regulatory filing, Glenmark Pharma said it launched "SUTIB, the generic version of Sunitinib oral capsules to treat kidney cancer in I...
16 Feb, 2021, 11.48 AM IST
Biocon Biologics to provide cancer biosimilars to 30 countries in Africa, AsiaBiocon Biologics said it aims to deliver substantial savings to healthcare systems by enhancing access and availability of these high-quali...
04 Feb, 2021, 07.50 PM IST
Over 1.5 cr people will need chemotherapy every year in next 2 decadesBy 2040, cancer will rise by 53% globally.
13 May, 2019, 04.44 PM IST
Cancer cases to cross 15 lakh by 2025: Health Minister JP NaddaThe minister said that the increase in the number of cancer cases may be due to larger number of unhealthy lifestyles, use of tobacco and o...
11 Aug, 2015, 04.56 PM IST
Government panel moots clinical trial waiver for two cancer drugsThe two medicines - Aflibercept and Trastuzumab emtansine - are used in treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer and metastatic breast can...
07 Nov, 2014, 11.39 AM IST
- India tops cervical cancer deaths: US study
With nearly 73,000 women dying every year, India now tops the world in cervical cancer deaths according to a new report.
10 May, 2013, 06.14 PM IST