Cancer: News
09 Oct 2024
Health & WellnessThis 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 BharatAyushman 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
MadonnaMadonna'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
BengaluruCancer-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.
29 Sep 2024
World Health OrganizationProstate 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
DNAScientists 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 VarmaWhen 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
BollywoodSRK 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
NetflixHow 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
AstraZenecaThis 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 KhanBraving 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 BankVidya 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-dramaTragic '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 IndustryBruce 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
ResearchLab-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 & WellnessNew 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 IyerIndian 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 & WellnessThis 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.
24 Aug 2024
Science and TechnologyScientists 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
BioNTechTrials 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 BanerjeeKolkata: 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 PollutionUltrafine 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
CelebrityVeteran 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
IndiaColorectal 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
TechnologyCommon 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
WorldMouth 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
IndiaHead, 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 SitharamanBudget 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.
22 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI 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 KumarT-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 KhanHina 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 & WellnessScientists 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
HollywoodWhen 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 HashmiEmraan 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 MiddletonKate 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 & JohnsonWHO 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 KhanHina 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.
