Wednesday, Jun 21, 2023
Journalism of Courage
Cancer
CANCER NEWS
Engineered white blood cells can eliminate cancer, study finds
June 14, 2023 10:53 am
The new approach, described in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering, not only eliminates cancerous cells, but teaches the immune system to recognise and kill them in the future.
Arsenic contamination of food and water is a global public health concern – researchers are studying how it causes cancer
June 11, 2023 10:34 am
Scientists have also linked chronic arsenic exposure to the development of cancer stem cells.
102-year-old beats colon cancer, survives triple surgery, goes to vote and inspires doctors
June 07, 2023 3:49 pm
Dr Shabber Zaveri, Chairman, HOD, Surgical Oncology, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru and surgical oncologist Dr Mohammad Bashiruddin Inamdar admit that the patient’s will power, motivation and most importantly a disciplined lifestyle of exercise, diet and mental well-being saw him through
Lung cancer pill cuts risk of death by half, study finds
June 06, 2023 6:18 pm
In the overall trial population, an estimated 88 per cent of patients treated with osimertinib were alive at five years compared to 78 per cent on placebo
Is talcum powder your go-to product for your baby? Think again!
June 05, 2023 12:10 pm
Doctor and mom blogger Parul Upreti Saili explains that talcum powder consists of the clay mineral talc. This mineral is comprised of magnesium, silica and oxygen. Talc is mined in close proximity to asbestos which has carcinogenic (cancer-causing) potential.
Multi-cancer blood test shows promise of quicker diagnosis in UK
June 03, 2023 9:44 am
The findings of the SYMPLIFY study will be presented at the American Society of Oncology conference in Chicago this week
How a doctor learnt to innovate when a 73-year-old with simple jaw pain was found to have advanced head and neck cancer
May 29, 2023 5:58 pm
We planned “commando operation”, which involved the removal of the jaw and neck tissue followed by plastic surgery reconstruction. She also had aortic stenosis with a Balloon Aortic Valvulotomy (BAV) on standby as a rescue measure in case of cardiac events during surgery. A multi-disciplinary approach saved her, says Dr Anil D’Cruz, Director, Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres.
8-year-old diagnosed with cancer after feeling constipated; is there a link between the two?
May 26, 2023 4:30 pm
Dr Tirathram Kaushik, Consultant Oncosurgeon, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road said that a tumour that presses on the nerves in your spinal cord can slow down or stop the movement of your bowel
Is a vaccine for pancreatic cancer on the horizon? Why a new study has raised hopes
May 25, 2023 9:50 am
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers of all. A new mRNA vaccine could prevent tumors from returning after surgery.
Martina Navratilova says she's doing okay after being diagnosed with throat and breast cancer
May 21, 2023 11:30 pm
While Navratilova was undergoing tests on her throat, she said, the unrelated, early stage breast cancer was discovered.
CANCER PHOTOS
A pictorial tribute to Japanese designer Issey Miyake (1938-2022)
August 09, 2022 4:47 pm
Miyake, whose name was associated with Japan's economic and fashion prowess, passed away on August 5 of liver cancer leaving behind a rich legacy.
Ten Dietary tips to ward off cancer
May 25, 2015 12:22 pm
The food we eat, the air we breathe and the choices we make — be it to smoke, drink alcohol or not exercise regularly — are more linked to our chances of getting cancer than luck. (Text: Ishi Khosla)
NCP's rural face RR Patil passes away
February 16, 2015 8:36 pm
RR Patil who had been battling cancer for three months succumbed to the disease after a multiple organ failure.
CANCER VIDEOS
Why Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos wore pajamas to board meeting
June 22, 2020 6:16 pm
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos wore pajamas to a meeting. But it was no casual wear Wednesday at work. In an instagram post he said that it was to raise awareness about childhood cancer, the second leading cause of death in the US between kids aged 4 and 14.
