Cancer: News

Sonali Bendre reveals she is battling 'high-grade' cancer

Sonali Bendre today took to Twitter to inform her fans that she has been diagnosed with a high-grade cancer.

Irrfan reveals what went through his mind while battling cancer

For an actor, who was in his prime, to be diagnosed with a type of cancer as rare as Neuroendocrine Tumour would have stirred a lot of emotions.

Sir Richard Hadlee diagnosed with bowel cancer

Former New Zealand cricketer Sir Richard Hadlee has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Study: This computer code detects skin cancer better than doctors

In a first of sorts, researchers have demonstrated that artificial intelligence is better than human beings at detecting skin cancer.

Australian woman jailed over faking terminal cancer for donations

A 24-year-old female property manager from Melbourne, Australia, has been sentenced to three months jail for faking terminal cancer and duping her parents' friends/neighbors of $42,000 to maintain her lavish lifestyle.

Need help quitting? Cigarette packs to now have helpline number

Along with a statutory warning that smoking causes cancer, cigarette packs will now have a helpline number to help addicts quit.

40% of Tripura's cancer patients are women, tobacco to blame

Tripura Health Minister Sudip Roy Burman has asked people, especially women, of the state to change their lifestyle to prevent cancer.

Mumbai police made this 7-year-old boy a cop. Know why

Arpit Mandal of Mumbai is all of 7 years and is battling cancer. But he always wished to be a cop, so Mulund police made him one.

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar suffering from advanced pancreatic cancer

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who left for treatment to the US from Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital in the wee hours of Wednesday, is reportedly suffering from an advanced stage of pancreatic cancer.

Meet the first same-sex Australian couple to get legally married

The first homosexual couple to get married in Australia after it legalized same-sex weddings last December, could stay married only for 48 days.

Eating almonds, walnuts may help fight colon cancer: Study

People with colon cancer who regularly eat almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, and cashews are at significantly lower risk of cancer recurrence and mortality than those who do not, a study claims.

Scientists discover cancer-fighting properties in regional varieties of rice

Indian scientists have reportedly detected anti-cancer properties in three traditional varieties of rice, namely Gathwan, Maharaji, and Laicha, which are found in the state of Chhattisgarh.

Pierce Brosnan given show-cause notice over pan masala ad

The Delhi government sent Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan a show-cause notice on Monday demanding an explanation for featuring in an Indian pan masala brand's advert.

Radiation from mobile phones not harmful to humans: Study

Studies conducted by the US government reveal that radiations from mobile phones are not really harmful to humans.

Mumbai: Cancer-stricken girl thrashed by classmate, parents file complaint

A cancer-stricken girl studying in Mumbai's prominent Mahim School was allegedly assaulted by her classmate during the school hours over a petty argument, following which her parents have filed a complaint with the local police.

Cancer patient gets married in hospital, hours before her death

In a heartbreaking incident, a breast cancer patient got married at a Connecticut hospital on December 22, 18 hours before she died.

#WhatTheHealth: Indian healthcare system still has hope. Here's why

We have one doctor for 1674 people. Healthcare expenditure is out-of-pocket for 62% Indians, forcing over 63 million into poverty every year.

Japanese businessman welcomes death with 'farewell' party

Meera and Jai of 'Love Aaj Kal' taught us how to be happy and celebrate even when you are undergoing a sad experience, like a breakup.

Is the cure for cancer, AIDS hiding in plain sight?

There're still many diseases for which we have no treatment yet. But what if we had already discovered the cure accidentally and didn't know about it?

Noida: Amrapali builders refuse refund, cancer patient dies waiting

Himanta Sarma's 'unconditional apology' after linking cancer to 'divine justice'

After two days of facing backlash over his comments linking cancer to "divine justice", Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has offered an 'unconditional apology' while accusing the media and opposition of distorting his statements.

Beware! Oral sex can cause head and neck cancer

Oral sex can give you throat cancer.

Gutkha king's death due to oral cancer raises larger questions

It's an irony that the chief of a gutkha empire should die of salivary gland cancer.

Breast cancer is now the leading type in Indian women

Emerging data is pointing to a new trend in Indian women: a combination of several factors has led to breast cancer being the leading type here, replacing cervical cancer.

Why are these health workers collecting used menstrual pads?

India has a quarter of the world's cervical cancer patients. The European Journal of Cancer Prevention attempted to understand why this disease was prevalent.

A pen, capable of identifying cancer in seconds!

Scientists develop app to detect pancreatic cancer through selfies

Pancreatic cancer is one of the worst medical conditions with a low survival rate; only 9% patients survived past five years.

Delhi: Man blames colleague for developing cancer; shoots him dead

In a shocking incident, Myanmar's Inayat, a 25-year-old cook at a restaurant in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, was shot dead by his colleague.

Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's wife diagnosed with cancer

Ex-Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Officials said Nawaz's illness is curable.

Bollywood actor Sitaram Panchal of 'Peepli Live' fame dies

Bollywood actor Sitaram Panchal, famed for his performance in 'Paan Singh Tomar', passed away this morning. He had been undergoing treatment for cancer since 2014.

Veteran US senator John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer

80-year-old veteran Republican Senator John McCain has been diagnosed with brain cancer, his office has revealed.

Maryam Mirzakhani, first female fields medal recipient, dies at 40

Maryam Mirzakhani, Iranian math genius and a Stanford University professor recently died in the US. She had been suffering from breast cancer, which had spread to her bones.

FDA panel gives thumbs up to Novartis's revolutionary cancer drug

Getting the first gene-therapy based drug a step closer to approval, a federal advisory panel recently recommended for Novartis AG's new leukemia drug, tisagenlecleucel to be approved.

'Girl with Dragon Tattoo' actor Michael Nyqvist dies at 56

'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Swedish actor Michael Nyqvist died at the age of 56 after battling with lung cancer, confirmed his family.

Scientists develop tanning drug that could prevent cancer

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a drug that can mimic sunlight to trigger skin tanning.

Cancer drug gets embroiled in the prevailing Indian pharma conflict

Indian pharma is currently waging a war against Roche, a Swiss-based pharma major that has monopoly over a cancer drug, which can be provided at a much cheaper rate.

Johnson & Johnson to pay $110mn over talcum cancer-link

A US court has ordered Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to pay over $100 million to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using its talcum powder for decades.

Deep nexus: Swiss firm Roche allegedly blocked cheaper cancer drugs

Competition Commission of India, the country's anti-trust regulator, has ordered a probe against Swiss drug maker Roche, which was allegedly attempting to maintain monopoly in the breast cancer drug market.

Bihar's cancer woes: Arsenic-contaminated drinking water affects lakhs

Mumbai's Tata Memorial Hospital, a top cancer treatment facility, yearly gets around 25,000 patients from across India.