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Due to lack of awareness, more than 60 per cent of breast cancer cases in women were detected at an advanced stage, as a result, within a year they succumb to disease, Dr P Raghu Ram said.
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Cultural landmark Ravindra Bharathi turned pink for spreading awareness on the importance of early detection of breast cancer
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The findings were published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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The research has been published in the 'Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention Journal'.
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Hyderabad: Telugu actress Hamsa Nandini took to social media to announce her breast cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy. Hamsa Nandini conveyed that she has been diagnosed with Grade III Invasive Carcinoma (breast cancer). The actress who discovered a small lump in her chest area was diagnosed with cancer, for which she got operated on. Her lump […]
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Hyderabad: Dr P Raghu Ram, Director, KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases, inaugurated the ninth edition of the annual Congress of Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSICON 2021). Being held at Kolkata, the event was attended physically by 250 delegates, whereas 800 participants joined the meet virtually. Delivering his address, Dr Raghu Ram hoped that […]
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Hyderabad: A Nashik-based cancer diagnostic research facility Datar Cancer Genetics has announced that US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted ‘breakthrough designation’ for its blood test to detect early-stage breast cancer. The proprietary diagnostic test, developed by the cancer genetics research facility, can ‘detect Circulating Tumor Cells and Clusters specific to Breast Cancer with very high […]
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Hyderabad: As October is celebrated as breast cancer awareness month, We for Women — a society for women empowerment — organised a 2k Walk on Necklace Road on Sunday. Emphasising that breast cancer was the second most common cancer among women, Dr Pratibha Lakshmi founder of We for Women, said, “One in every eight women […]
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The experts said that social stigma and lack of awareness hold back people from taking timely treatment, driving overall less survival rates for men than for women.
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New Delhi: Recent medical advances have made breast cancer a highly manageable disease, especially when detected early, as in the case of stages 0-to-II cancers. Timely treatment also minimises disruptions to the patient’s daily routine and quality of life. Advancements in digitalisation have also greatly benefited women, as they can easily access information through YouTube […]
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New Delhi: Over the last one-and-a-half-year, people have been vocal about both mental and physical health in relationships. Even while miles away from one another, people kept checking on the health and well-being of their loved ones. However, one issue, i.e., breast cancer has been affecting women throughout the world, and it still needs much […]