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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 […]
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The study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology lays the groundwork for future clinical trials aimed at investigating whether moderate to vigorous exercise can ward off what is commonly referred to as "chemo brain,"
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Sakhi is an empowerment initiative for health & well-being of women on breast cancer, anaemia, menstrual problems' awareness, before they reach out to a doctor
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Hormonal contraceptives, e.g. the pill, the patch, and the vaginal ring, contain synthetic hormones that prevent pregnancy by either stopping ovulation
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Hormones have proteins on their cell surface called receptors that receive and send biological messages and regulate cell function. Through research published in the journal npj (Nature Partner Journals) Breast Cancer
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The potential drug offers hope for patients whose breast cancer has become resistant to traditional therapies.
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MRI scans at the end of December revealed that the tumours in my brain and in my lung have shrunk a bit with the treatment. (I don't know) exactly what this means (but) right now, every little victory feels momentous.
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Doctors and experts have been insisting on early detection as one of the key factors in cancer treatment and the screening camp was aimed to help the workers in early detection, said an official from GHMC.
