Breast cancer most 'inherited' cancers in the world: ReportAccording to Dr Sunny Jain, cancer care/oncology, senior consultant and HoD - oncology, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Faridabad, about five to 10...
06 Feb, 2024, 10.41 PM IST
Chris Evert: Tennis legend’s cancer has returned, will miss Australian OpenTennis legend Chris Evert faces a renewed battle with ovarian cancer, sidelining her from the 2024 Australian Open broadcast. Despite this ...
09 Dec, 2023, 07.04 PM IST
Deadly professions! Hairdressers, beauticians & accountants at higher risk of developing ovarian cancer, says studyA new study published in the BMJ Journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine has found that workers such as hairdressers, beauticians and...
11 Jul, 2023, 06.34 PM IST
Keep burgers, pizzas & soft drinks at bay! Ultra-processed foods can up cancer risk, says studyUltra-processed foods are generally higher in salt & sugar and contain artificial additives.
07 Feb, 2023, 05.28 PM IST
Don't ignore persistent back pain or stomach cramps, it may be ovarian cancerOvarian cancer is the third most common gynaecological cancer in India.
13 Sep, 2022, 05.15 PM IST
Ovarian cancer can go undetected: Get a genetic screening for accurate resultsSymptoms like bloating or feeling full often may not necessarily mean you have ovarian cancer.
02 Dec, 2017, 03.03 PM IST
Oral contraceptive pill can protect women from cancer for 35 yearsThe results are from the longest-running study in the world into the effects of the contraceptive pill.
23 Mar, 2017, 08.41 AM IST
Natural compound in onions may help fight ovarian cancerIt has a relatively low lifetime risk that is less than one per cent, but that can increase up to 40 per cent if there is a family history.
23 Oct, 2016, 04.45 PM IST
- Ovarian removal should be avoided in premenopausal women: Study
New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Oophorectomy or removal of ovaries in premenopausal women who are not at a high risk of cancer should not be consid...
30 Sep, 2016, 05.52 PM IST
Why women should take abdominal pain seriouslyWomen between puberty and menopause are most likely to develop ovarian cysts. They have the potential to turn cancerous.
03 Jun, 2016, 11.53 AM IST
Johnson & Johnson must pay $72 million over talcum powder tied to woman's cancerJohnson & Johnson must pay $72 million to the family of a woman who blamed her fatal ovarian cancer on the company's talcum powder.
25 Feb, 2016, 11.05 AM IST
Twins may share genetic cancer riskThe risk of developing this disease is 12 times higher if the fraternal twin has developed it.
07 Jan, 2016, 10.31 AM IST
Inheritance plays a big part in 12 types of cancer: StudyIn India, the five most common types of cancer in men are mouth, lung, stomach, bowel and throat.
26 Dec, 2015, 11.25 AM IST
Molecular diagnostic firm Myriad Genetics partners with Positive BioscienceThese tests will help screen for cancer risks and enable families of cancer patients to take various preventive measures.
19 Aug, 2015, 04.54 PM IST
Ovarian cancer: Are you at risk?Ovarian cancer is diagnosed annually in nearly a quarter of a million women globally. How aware are you about the disease? Take this quiz t...
20 Jul, 2015, 12.55 PM IST
New treatment for ovarian cancer developedDoctors said the new treatment can improve response rates (increase the rate of tumour shrinkage) and delay cancer progression.
21 Jun, 2014, 01.48 PM IST
New screening strategy may spot ovarian cancer earlyScientists have developed a new screening strategy for ovarian cancer that can accurately detect the disease before it becomes lethal.
26 Aug, 2013, 03.08 PM IST