Cancer: News

18 Dec 2024

Russia

Russia's cancer vaccine to be available for free from 2025

Russia has claimed to have developed a successful mRNA-based vaccine for cancer treatment, according to state-run news agency TASS.

16 Dec 2024

Star Trek

Jill Jacobson (70), beloved 'Star Trek' actor, succumbs to cancer

Jill Jacobson, a celebrated actor known for her performances in Star Trek: The Next Generation and soap operas Falcon Crest and Days of Our Lives, has passed away. She was 70.

10 Dec 2024

Kamala Harris

How Kate Middleton made TIME's 'Person of the Year' shortlist

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has been nominated for Time's prestigious and globally renowned "Person of the Year" 2024.

07 Dec 2024

Stranger Things

'Dynasty' actor Mark Withers (77) dies of pancreatic cancer

Mark Withers, the Hollywood actor famous as Ted Dinard in the original Dynasty series, has passed away at 77.

06 Dec 2024

Syria

Year ender 2024: Which of Baba Vanga's predictions came true 

Baba Vanga, the blind Bulgarian mystic famous for her accurate predictions, had made a number of prophecies for the year 2024.

04 Dec 2024

Bigg Boss

Payal Rohatgi seeks financial aid for father's cancer treatment

Indian actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Payal Rohatgi has publicly appealed for help to fund her father's prostate cancer treatment.

04 Dec 2024

Eminem

Rapper Eminem's mother Debbie Nelson (69) succumbs to lung cancer

Debbie Nelson, the mother of legendary rapper Eminem, has died after battling advanced lung cancer in St. Joseph, Missouri. She was 69.

02 Dec 2024

Instagram

'Dawson's Creek's James Van sells merch for cancer treatment

James Van Der Beek, who starred in the 1999 film Varsity Blues, is selling Varsity Blues merchandise to pay for his colorectal cancer treatment.

30 Nov 2024

Honda

Honda's 12-inch AI robot Haru can communicate with facial expressions

Honda has unveiled a new AI-powered robot, Haru, to offer support and companionship to children stuck in hospitals for long periods.

29 Nov 2024

Navjot Singh Sidhu

Navjot Sidhu, wife slapped ₹850cr notice over cancer cure claims 

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife Navjot Kaur have reportedly been slapped with a ₹850 crore notice by the Chhattisgarh Civil Society (CCS) over claims of Kaur's cancer treatment.

29 Nov 2024

Bhushan Kumar

'Not cancer...'—Tishaa Kumar's mother reveals shocking details about her death

Tanya Singh, the mother of late Tishaa Kumar, has posted a heart-wrenching post on Instagram revealing the real reason behind her daughter's untimely demise.

21 Nov 2024

Biology

Scientists map trillions of human body cells to decode diseases

A team of international scientists has taken a giant leap in mapping the human body's estimated 37.2 trillion cells.

19 Nov 2024

Celebrity

'One Tree Hill' actor Paul Teal (35) dies of cancer

Paul Teal, a famous television and stage actor, best known for his role in One Tree Hill, has passed away at the age of 35.

11 Nov 2024

DNA

Scientists reveal how small DNA circles fuel cancer growth

In a major breakthrough in cancer research, a team of researchers from Stanford Medicine, eDyNAmiC, has found that small DNA circles or extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA), which were previously thought to be insignificant, are major contributors to various human cancers.

10 Nov 2024

Tuberculosis

24% deaths in Delhi due to infectious, parasitic diseases: Report

Infectious and parasitic diseases accounted for nearly 24% of total deaths in Delhi last year, a report by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics has shown.

08 Nov 2024

Kate Middleton

Prince William had a 'brutal' year due to Kate-Charles's cancer

Prince William has opened up about the "dreadful" year he has had to endure with the cancer diagnoses of his wife, Kate Middleton, and father, King Charles III.

Innovative treatment offers hope for deadliest kind of brain cancer

Glioblastoma, the most common and lethal form of brain cancer, may have a new potential treatment in immunotherapy. This approach uses the immune system to target cancer cells.

04 Nov 2024

Celebrity

'Dawson's Creek's James Van Der Beek diagnosed with colorectal cancer

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has revealed that he was recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

29 Oct 2024

Health & Wellness

MIT's new cancer treatment is more effective than traditional chemotherapy

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a game-changing dual-action cancer treatment.

28 Oct 2024

New York City

'The Warriors' actor David Harris (75) dies of cancer

Hollywood actor David Harris, best known for playing Cochise in the 1979 cult classic The Warriors, has died at 75.

26 Oct 2024

Hollywood

DJ Clark Kent (58) dies after three-year-long colon cancer battle

Renowned hip-hop producer DJ Clark Kent, who worked with the likes of Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., and Mariah Carey, among others, has passed away at the age of 58.

22 Oct 2024

DNA

MicroRNA: How this Nobel Prize-winning discovery is revolutionizing cancer treatment

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, the winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, made a revolutionary discovery that could change the face of cancer treatment.

22 Oct 2024

Instagram

Christina Applegate reacted 'saltily' to Jenna Fischer's cancer diagnosis

Actor Jenna Fischer, famous for The Office, recently revealed a conversation with her fellow actor Christina Applegate after her breast cancer diagnosis.

22 Oct 2024

Harvey Weinstein

Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with cancer: Report

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with cancer while awaiting a second trial on sex crimes charges.

20 Oct 2024

Health & Wellness

Study reveals potential new target for cancer therapy

Scientists from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and their collaborators at EMBL in Germany, have discovered how yeast cells survive during nutrient scarcity.

18 Oct 2024

Trinamool Congress

1 ICU patient dies, 80 evacuated after Kolkata hospital fire

A massive fire erupted at the ESI Hospital in Sealdah, Kolkata, early Friday morning.

15 Oct 2024

Grey's Anatomy

'Grey's Anatomy' writer who faked cancer shaved head for sympathy

Elisabeth Finch, a former writer for the popular medical drama Grey's Anatomy, is under fire for allegedly faking a cancer diagnosis.

Khloe Kardashian gets candid about face fillers after tumor removal

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has revealed that she got a facial filler procedure nine months after her melanoma cancer surgery.

Breakthrough cervical cancer treatment reduces mortality rate by 40%

A significant breakthrough in cervical cancer treatment offers promising news for women diagnosed with this disease.

Atul Parchure, 'The Kapil Sharma Show' actor, dies at 57

Atul Parchure, a celebrated Marathi and Hindi actor famous for his roles in films and television shows, died at the age of 57 on Monday.

14 Oct 2024

Hina Khan

Hina shares her 'last standing eyelash' photo amid final chemotherapy

TV actor Hina Khan, who is currently undergoing treatment for Stage 3 breast cancer, recently gave an update about her journey on Instagram.

09 Oct 2024

Health & Wellness

This device detects cancer at 10% cost of traditional methods

A team led by Professor Srivathsan Vasudevan at IIT Indore, has developed a compact device for early detection of breast cancer. The innovative device is specifically designed to help women in rural and remote areas.

09 Oct 2024

Hollywood

'Cancer-free' Jenna Fischer reveals she hid her diagnosis with wigs

Jenna Fischer, best known for her role as Pam Beesly in the hit sitcom The Office, recently revealed she was diagnosed with and treated for an aggressive form of breast cancer.

09 Oct 2024

Royal Family

'Thought it was death sentence': Sarah Ferguson on cancer battle

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, recently opened up about her cancer journey, calling her first diagnosis a "death sentence."

08 Oct 2024

Ayushman Bharat

Ayushman Bharat free health insurance to cover Alzheimer's, cancer treatment

The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) free health insurance, is all set to expand its coverage.

07 Oct 2024

Madonna

Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone (63) succumbs to cancer

Christopher Ciccone, the younger brother of pop icon Madonna, has died at the age of 63 after a battle with cancer.

03 Oct 2024

Bengaluru

Cancer-causing agents found in 12 Karnataka bakery cakes, warning issued

The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued a public advisory warning about the potential health risks of consuming cake.

Prostate cancer cases rising among Indian men under 50

Prostate cancer, a condition usually linked with older men, is now showing a worrying trend among younger folks in India.

21 Sep 2024

DNA

Scientists discover over 800 genes that could potentially cause cancer

A groundbreaking study by scientists from the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) in Spain, has identified over 800 genes that could potentially cause cancer.

20 Sep 2024

Ram Gopal Varma

When a tragic past kept Vivek Oberoi from serious relationships

Actor Vivek Oberoi recently opened up about his past relationships, revealing that he had very few serious girlfriends.

19 Sep 2024

Bollywood

SRK promised to help son but...: Aadesh's widow seeks answers

Late music composer Aadesh Shrivastava's wife-former actor and singer Vijayta Pandit recently revealed that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan had promised to help their son, but is now unreachable.

18 Sep 2024

Grey's Anatomy

'Anatomy of Lies': Wild tale behind the 'Grey's Anatomy' imposter

In 2022, Elisabeth Finch, a writer for the popular TV show Grey's Anatomy, was accused of fabricating significant aspects of her personal life.

18 Sep 2024

Netflix

How Woo-bin went from '6-months to live' to being cancer-free 

South Korean actor Kim Woo-bin recently shared his experience battling nasopharyngeal cancer, a rare form of the disease. He was diagnosed in 2017 and has since made a full recovery.

16 Sep 2024

AstraZeneca

This drug shows promise in extending bladder cancer patients' lives

AstraZeneca's Imfinzi drug has shown significant potential in prolonging lives of patients with bladder cancer.

16 Sep 2024

Hina Khan

Braving breast cancer, Hina Khan stuns with bridal ramp walk!

Renowned TV actor Hina Khan, who is currently undergoing treatment for Stage 3 breast cancer, recently walked the ramp at a fashion show.

09 Sep 2024

Federal Bank

Vidya Balan becomes the face of early cancer detection campaign

Bollywood actor Vidya Balan has been appointed as the National Ambassador for the 'Sanjeevani: United Against Cancer' program's second phase.

09 Sep 2024

K-drama

Tragic 'Love Next Door' plot twist leaves fans upset

The popular ongoing K-drama Love Next Door, which premiered on August 17, 2024, has been met with significant viewer backlash following an unexpected plot twist in its eighth episode.

09 Sep 2024

Music Industry

Bruce Springsteen's wife reveals cancer diagnosis in new documentary

Patti Scialfa, the renowned musician and wife of rock legend Bruce Springsteen, has publicly disclosed her battle with early-stage multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer).

03 Sep 2024

Research

Lab-made stem cells offer new hope for cancer treatment

In a groundbreaking medical development, scientists have successfully created human blood stem cells in a laboratory setting.

01 Sep 2024

Health & Wellness

New blood test detects brain cancer in an hour

A groundbreaking blood test that can detect glioblastoma, the most common and lethal type of brain tumor, within an hour has been developed by scientists.

30 Aug 2024

Shreyas Iyer

Indian cricketers visit pediatric cancer ward in Coimbatore: Here's why

Indian cricketers Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Dhawal Kulkarni paid a heartfelt visit to the free pediatric oncology ward at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital in Coimbatore.

30 Aug 2024

Health & Wellness

This blood test can diagnose brain cancer within 60 minutes

A team of researchers at the University of Notre Dame, US has developed a groundbreaking blood test device.

Scientists create new cancer research tool based on lotus leaves

Bioengineers at Rice University have developed a novel system for culturing cancer cell clusters, inspired by the unique properties of lotus leaves.

23 Aug 2024

BioNTech

Trials of world's first lung cancer vaccine are now underway

The world's first mRNA lung cancer vaccine, BNT116, is currently being trialed in patients across seven countries.

11 Aug 2024

Abhishek Banerjee

Kolkata: Doctor-murder accused married 4 times, 3 wives left him 

Sanjay Roy, the accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, had a history of marital misconduct, according to his neighbors.

10 Aug 2024

Air Pollution

Ultrafine air particles claim 1,100 lives annually in Toronto, Montreal

Air pollution from ultrafine particles (UFPs) is responsible for an estimated 1,100 deaths each year in Montreal and Toronto, according to a Canadian study.

10 Aug 2024

Celebrity

Veteran Marathi actor Vijay Kadam (67) dies after battling cancer

Veteran Marathi actor Vijay Kadam, known for his versatile performances in both comedy and serious roles, reportedly passed away on Saturday morning after a long battle with cancer. He was 67.

06 Aug 2024

India

Colorectal cancer cases rising among Indian adults under 50: Report

India is witnessing a significant rise in colorectal cancer cases among adults under 50, with a reported increase of 20.6%, the Times Now reported.

28 Jul 2024

Technology

Common mouth bacteria found to 'melt' certain types of cancer

Researchers at Guy's and St Thomas's, and King's College London have discovered that fusobacterium, a common type of mouth bacteria, can kill certain cancers.

28 Jul 2024

World

Mouth bacteria found to 'melt' certain cancers in revolutionary discovery

Researchers at Guy's and St Thomas's and King's College London have discovered that fusobacterium, a common type of mouth bacteria, can kill certain cancers.

27 Jul 2024

India

Head, neck cancers constitute 26% of all cases in India

A recent study by the Cancer Mukt Bharat Foundation has found that approximately 26% of cancer patients in India, are diagnosed with tumors in the head and neck region.

23 Jul 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman

Budget 2024: These 3 cancer drugs will get cheaper 

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday that three cancer drugs will be "fully" exempted from basic customs duty.

AI tool boosts early cancer detection by identifying hidden patterns

An artificial intelligence tool, "C the Signs," has successfully increased cancer detection rates by 8% among general practitioners in England.

19 Jul 2024

Bhushan Kumar

T-Series heiress Tishaa Kumar loses battle with cancer at 20

Tishaa Kumar, the 20-year-old daughter of actor-producer Krishan Kumar and cousin of Bhushan Kumar, passed away on Thursday.

16 Jul 2024

Hina Khan

Hina Khan resumes work amid cancer treatment; shares emotional video

Despite facing daunting challenges, television actor Hina Khan has returned to work following her first chemotherapy session.

16 Jul 2024

Health & Wellness

Scientists possibly crack pancreatic cancer code: Details here

In a significant stride against pancreatic cancer, international researchers have identified a critical genetic flaw that could lead to a potential cure.

15 Jul 2024

Hollywood

When late actor Shannen Doherty's dog Bowie detected her cancer

Hollywood actor Shannen Doherty, who passed away on July 13, once credited her German Shepherd, Bowie, for detecting her breast cancer before official diagnosis.

14 Jul 2024

Emraan Hashmi

Emraan was advised against halting work during son's cancer treatment

Actor Emraan Hashmi recently shared his experience of managing his professional commitments while arranging for his son, Ayaan's cancer treatment in 2014.

13 Jul 2024

Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton to attend Wimbledon men's final amid cancer recovery

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is confirmed by Kensington Palace to attend the men's singles final at Wimbledon on Sunday (July 14).

06 Jul 2024

Johnson & Johnson

WHO agency labels talc as 'potentially' cancer-causing

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organization, has classified talc, a naturally occurring mineral, as "probably carcinogenic" to humans.

04 Jul 2024

Hina Khan

Hina Khan cuts hair amid cancer treatment, her mother weeps

Actor Hina Khan, currently battling stage three breast cancer, recently shared a poignant video on Instagram where she is seen cutting her hair short.