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Former cancer patients used humour, storytelling and performances at the ‘Comedy in Chaos’ event in Delhi to normalise conversations around cancer, challenge stigma and share personal experiences, urging society to treat people with cancer as ordinary individuals rather than heroes or victims

A Muslim panchayat member in Kerala's Kasaragod performed the last rites of a Hindu cancer patient after his family declined to claim the body. Her gesture, guided by humanity beyond religious differences, earned widespread praise and admiration across social media and political circles

The Telangana government has issued a new order making cancer a notifiable disease across the state. All hospitals, clinics, AYUSH centres, and labs must report diagnosed cases and deaths within a month through a centralised portal.

Telangana is witnessing a surge in late-stage cancer diagnoses due to extremely low screening rates. The 2026 NCDIR report reveals that most cases are detected only after metastasis, with tobacco use and breast, cervical, and oral cancers posing major public health challenges.

After battling cancer for six years and resigning from three jobs, 38-year-old Sanjay Dahariya from Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district secured the 946th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, proving resilience and determination can overcome even the toughest challenges.

Nobel Laureate Jack Szostak highlighted telomeres’ key role in ageing, cancer, and cell repair, explaining that stress shortens them. He emphasized genomics, including the Genome India Project, to understand disease susceptibility and guide healthier lifestyles and therapeutic development 

Around 200 children across Europe were conceived from a single sperm donor unknowingly carrying a rare cancer-linked mutation. The tragedy exposes gaps in genetic screening and cross-border donor limits, highlighting the urgent need for international oversight and coordinated tracking

Yashoda Hospitals-Hitec City launched a book titled ‘Pink Power’ to raise awareness on breast cancer, featuring insights on screening, treatment, and nutrition. The event was attended by Women and Child Welfare Minister Seethakka, film actress Kumari Srileela, and Dr G S Rao

In his statement, Chandrashekhar Rao praised Muneer as a dedicated advocate for the working class and a key contributor to the Telangana statehood movement. He recalled how Muneer lived among the Singareni coal belt workers, amplifying their struggles and bringing their voices to the forefront through his journalism.

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Ovarian cancer, often termed a silent killer, remains underdiagnosed due to vague symptoms and lack of screening. With high mortality rates in advanced stages, awareness, genetic testing, and early detection are crucial to improve survival and long-term outcomes.

The boy was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Neuroblastoma, a cancer that originates in nerve tissue and typically affects children under the age of five

Technology plays a vital role in reducing cancer mortality. There is a need to aggregate knowledge and apply it. AI can synthesize insights from data, revealing new treatment options, they said.

Researchers led by Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) said cancer cells typically evade detection by displaying very few suspicious proteins that the immune system can identify and target, Xinhua news agency reported

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Swapna (30), a 2014 batch constable, was working in Cheriyal police station. The woman constable is survived by her husband and two sons

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Today, on World Cancer Day, we come together to raise awareness, promote early detection and encourage prevention.

The vaccine will be administered free of cost to women between 9 am and 6 pm, at Apollo Cancer Centres, Jubilee Hills

The actor underwent surgery at a hospital in Miami, US, where his cancerous bladder was removed. According to the surgeon, Dr Murugesh Manoharan, an artificial bladder was created using Shivarajkumar’s intestine.