A scientific first, the achievement lays the foundation for precision fabrication of tumor models. The advancement will enable future study and development of anti-cancer therapies without the use of "in vivo" -- or "in animal" -- experimentation.
The medical fraternity across the country has undertaken a campaign to create awareness about the deadly disease as part of the Breast Cancer Awareness observed every October.
Hyderabad: As part of the ongoing breast cancer awareness month, over 700 fitness enthusiasts participated in a Pink Ribbon Walkathon organised by Oncology wing of AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli on Sunday. Several running and walkers group including Botanical Walker’s Association and Hyderabad Runners were among the participants apart from residents of various residential societies and employees […]
New Delhi: Breast cancer is raging in India as an epidemic even though the incidence is lower compared to the West, said oncologists from the Apollo Cancer Centre (ACC), Hyderabad. In a webinar organized by The Times of India in collaboration with ACC, Hyderabad on Saturday, senior oncologists stressed the importance of early detection of […]
Zurich: According to a recent study by scientists at ETH Zurich, the University Hospital Basel, and the University of Basel, circulating cancer cells that later form metastases primarily emerge during the sleep phase of the affected individuals. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Nature’. Breast cancer is one of the most […]
New York: Adults with obesity, who achieve weight loss with bariatric surgery can reduce risk of developing cancer and death related to it, finds a study. Obesity is a known risk factor for developing cancer and a host of other diseases. The International Agency for Research on Cancer describes 13 types of cancer as obesity-associated […]
Hyderabad: Senior cancer surgeons in a day long workshop on ‘Basics and Advanced Breast Imaging and Intervention’ organised by Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute (BIACH&I) in collaboration with Breast Imaging Society, India, on Sunday highlighted the need to have a universal breast cancer screening program in the country. Almost all the western […]
New Delhi: Cervical cancer is most common among Indian women after breast cancer, an expert said on Tuesday. Talking to IANS, Dr Neerja Bhatla, Head Of Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, said that in Indian women, cervical cancer is the second most frequent cancer, but is preventable and curable, if […]
Doctors from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals presented an exponential data of at least 100 women out of 150 women (who presented in the last year) with breast cancer but postponed appointments due to fear.
