Cancer: News

23 Jul 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman

Budget 2024: These 3 cancer drugs will get cheaper 

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday that three cancer drugs will be "fully" exempted from basic customs duty.

AI tool boosts early cancer detection by identifying hidden patterns

An artificial intelligence tool, "C the Signs," has successfully increased cancer detection rates by 8% among general practitioners in England.

19 Jul 2024

Bhushan Kumar

T-Series heiress Tishaa Kumar loses battle with cancer at 20

Tishaa Kumar, the 20-year-old daughter of actor-producer Krishan Kumar and cousin of Bhushan Kumar, passed away on Thursday.

16 Jul 2024

Hina Khan

Hina Khan resumes work amid cancer treatment; shares emotional video

Despite facing daunting challenges, television actor Hina Khan has returned to work following her first chemotherapy session.

16 Jul 2024

Health & Wellness

Scientists possibly crack pancreatic cancer code: Details here

In a significant stride against pancreatic cancer, international researchers have identified a critical genetic flaw that could lead to a potential cure.

15 Jul 2024

Hollywood

When late actor Shannen Doherty's dog Bowie detected her cancer

Hollywood actor Shannen Doherty, who passed away on July 13, once credited her German Shepherd, Bowie, for detecting her breast cancer before official diagnosis.

14 Jul 2024

Emraan Hashmi

Emraan was advised against halting work during son's cancer treatment

Actor Emraan Hashmi recently shared his experience of managing his professional commitments while arranging for his son, Ayaan's cancer treatment in 2014.

13 Jul 2024

Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton to attend Wimbledon men's final amid cancer recovery

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is confirmed by Kensington Palace to attend the men's singles final at Wimbledon on Sunday (July 14).

06 Jul 2024

Johnson & Johnson

WHO agency labels talc as 'potentially' cancer-causing

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organization, has classified talc, a naturally occurring mineral, as "probably carcinogenic" to humans.

04 Jul 2024

Hina Khan

Hina Khan cuts hair amid cancer treatment, her mother weeps

Actor Hina Khan, currently battling stage three breast cancer, recently shared a poignant video on Instagram where she is seen cutting her hair short.

28 Jun 2024

Hina Khan

Hina Khan shares Stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis; seeks prayers

In a recent Instagram post, popular television actor Hina Khan, 36, announced that she has been diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer.

18 Jun 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI expands into healthcare with AI tool for cancer screening

OpenAI, a renowned AI company based in San Francisco, is broadening its healthcare horizons through a strategic partnership with health startup Color Health.

13 Jun 2024

Hollywood

Actor Tony Lo Bianco (87) dies due to prostate cancer

Tony Lo Bianco, the esteemed actor famed for his roles in cult classic Hollywood films such as The French Connection and The Honeymoon Killers, has died at 87.

12 Jun 2024

Jonas Brothers

'Time to heal': Kevin Jonas undergoes surgery for skin cancer

Kevin Jonas, a member of the popular band Jonas Brothers, recently revealed that he had undergone surgery to remove a basal-cell carcinoma from his forehead.

05 Jun 2024

Hollywood

Beloved 'Felicity' actor Erich Anderson (67) succumbs to cancer

Renowned Hollywood actor Erich Anderson, acclaimed for his TV role as Keri Russell's dad on Felicity, is no more. He was 67.

New blood test predicts breast cancer recurrence years before symptoms

Despite advancements in treatment, diseases like breast cancer often return, usually at a more advanced stage.

31 May 2024

Vaccine

What are cancer vaccines, have scientists finally found a cure? 

Thousands of National Health Service (NHS) cancer patients in England are expected to get access to trials of a new type of treatment using vaccines to fight their disease.

30 May 2024

Kate Middleton

Princess Kate Middleton has 'turned a corner' with cancer treatment

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is reportedly making good progress in her cancer treatment.

25 May 2024

Hollywood

Morgan Spurlock (53) succumbs to cancer: Reflecting on his legacy

Oscar-nominated director Morgan Spurlock, best known for his influential documentary Super Size Me, died on Thursday after a private battle with cancer.

24 May 2024

Johnson & Johnson

Cancer victims file lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson: Here's why

A group of cancer victims has initiated a class action lawsuit against healthcare behemoth, Johnson & Johnson (J&J).

13 May 2024

Vogue

Olivia Munn opts for hysterectomy amid breast cancer battle

Hollywood actor Olivia Munn, known for her role in Newsroom, has recently undergone a hysterectomy as part of her fight against breast cancer.

01 May 2024

Johnson & Johnson

J&J proposes to settle talc cancer lawsuits for $6.5 billion

Johnson & Johnson has proposed a $6.475 billion settlement to resolve numerous lawsuits, alleging that its talc-based products, including baby powder, contain asbestos and have caused ovarian cancer in users.

28 Apr 2024

Health & Wellness

Celebrities investing in anti-aging stem cell treatments despite side effects

John Cleese, the acclaimed British actor and comedian, publicly disclosed his use of experimental anti-aging treatments.

28 Apr 2024

Sonali Bendre

'Why me?': Sonali Bendre reveals first thoughts after cancer diagnosis

Renowned Bollywood actor, Sonali Bendre, recently shared her initial response to her cancer diagnosis during a podcast for Humans of Bombay.

28 Apr 2024

Netflix

'Too Hot to Handle's Harry Jowsey diagnosed with skin cancer

Harry Jowsey, a popular television star known for his roles in Netflix's reality show Too Hot to Handle and the 32nd season of the dance competition series Dancing with the Stars, recently announced his skin cancer diagnosis on TikTok.

26 Apr 2024

Health & Wellness

New imaging technique offers insights into how cancer cells work

Scientists from the University of Surrey, in collaboration with University College London, GSK, Yokogawa, and Sciex, have developed an innovative imaging method for cancer.

04 Apr 2024

India

Cancer-causing chemicals found in popular bandage brands: Report

A recent research has revealed the presence of potentially harmful chemicals in bandages from well-known brands such as Band-Aid and CVS Health.

03 Apr 2024

Chennai

Veteran Tamil actor Visweswara Rao (64) succumbs to cancer

The Tamil film industry is mourning the loss of celebrated actor Visweswara Rao, who passed away on Tuesday (April 2), reportedly due to complications related to cancer.

31 Mar 2024

Health & Wellness

Cancer signs detectable years before symptoms, says new research institute

Cambridge University's newly established Early Cancer Institute is making significant progress in the early detection of cancer.

25 Mar 2024

Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton receives heartfelt message from young cancer survivor

Eight-year-old Mila Sneddon, a cancer survivor, has publicly voiced her support for Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, who recently revealed her cancer diagnosis.

20 Mar 2024

YouTube

YouTuber Jessica Pettway (36) succumbs to cervical cancer after misdiagnosis

Jessica Pettway, a beauty influencer who boasted 228K subscribers on YouTube, sadly died at 36 last Wednesday, E! News reported.

15 Mar 2024

Health & Wellness

New blood test promises early detection of colorectal cancer

A groundbreaking study has revealed that a simple blood test could potentially detect colorectal cancer in its early stages.

14 Mar 2024

Hollywood

Olivia Munn undergoes mastectomy; all about the surgical procedure

Actor Olivia Munn was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. She recently underwent a double mastectomy, since her cancer was "fast-moving" and "aggressive." Her health update came days after she attended the Academy Awards with her comedian-partner John Mulaney.

08 Mar 2024

TV News

Actor Dolly Sohi dies a day after sister Amandeep's demise

The world has unfortunately come crashing down for the Sohi family, as television actors-sisters Dolly Sohi and Amandeep Sohi have tragically passed away within two days.

Clinique, Proactiv, Clearasil acne products found to contain cancer-causing chemical

Independent testing laboratory Valisure has found high levels of benzene, a chemical causing cancer, in acne treatments from brands like Proactiv, Target's Up & Up, and Estee Lauder's Clinique.

Was diagnosed with cancer on Aditya-L1's launch day: ISRO chief

S Somanath, the chief of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer on the same day as the Aditya-L1 mission launch.

01 Mar 2024

Miss India

Former Miss India Tripura, Rinky Chakma (28) succumbs to cancer

Rinky Chakma, Femina Miss India Tripura 2017, has passed away aged 28 after a two-year battle with breast cancer.

29 Feb 2024

Music Industry

Cat Janice (31), creator of TikTok sensation, succumbs to cancer

Cat Janice, an American singer-songwriter who gained fame on TikTok earlier this year with her sensational song Dance You Outta My Head, passed away on Wednesday after a turbulent battle with sarcoma cancer.

27 Feb 2024

IIT Madras

IIT Madras researchers patent Indian spices-based treatment for cancer 

IIT Madras researchers have patented a groundbreaking cancer treatment using Indian spices, with plans to make it available by 2028.

07 Feb 2024

King Charles III

King Charles to Queen Elizabeth: Tracing cancer diagnosis in royals

Buckingham Palace recently announced that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. This news came shortly after a routine procedure on January 17 for an enlarged prostate.

05 Feb 2024

King Charles III

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer

Buckingham Palace recently revealed that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer.

04 Feb 2024

Poonam Pandey

'I'm delighted': Poonam Pandey's ex-husband Sam Bombay on death stunt

Model-actor Poonam Pandey stunned the nation by faking her death due to cervical cancer through an Instagram post on Friday, only to reveal she was alive a day later.

04 Feb 2024

Health & Wellness

World Cancer Day: Understanding the HPV vaccine and its importance

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a widespread sexually transmitted infection that can lead to genital warts and various cancers.

03 Feb 2024

Poonam Pandey

Poonam Pandey promised 'surprise' in alleged last interview

A post on actor-model Poonam Pandey's official Instagram account on Friday sent shockwaves across the nation.

02 Feb 2024

Poonam Pandey

Poonam Pandey dies of cervical cancer; how to prevent/cure disease

The entertainment world is reeling from the tragic loss of 32-year-old actor Poonam Pandey, who recently passed away following her battle with cervical cancer.

28 Jan 2024

Bengali Cinema

Bengali actor Sreela Majumdar (65) dies: Reflecting on her career

Acclaimed Bengali actor Sreela Majumdar, who worked with esteemed directors like Mrinal Sen, Shyam Benegal, and Prakash Jha, died at her Kolkata residence on Saturday. She was 65.

25 Jan 2024

Entertainment

Ilaiyaraaja's daughter Bhavatharini (47) dies of cancer

Bhavatharini, the daughter of renowned music director Ilaiyaraaja and a talented playback singer, passed away on January 25, after a battle with liver cancer. She was 47.

22 Jan 2024

Royal Family of UK

Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson diagnosed with aggressive skin cancer

Months after overcoming breast cancer, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a dangerous form of skin cancer.

MIT's new AI model detects pancreatic cancer in early stages 

Researchers at MIT's CSAIL division have achieved a breakthrough in detecting pancreatic cancer with a "PRISM" neural network, which they have formed using two machine learning algorithms.

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