Cancer

Proton therapy expansion to put India high on global cancer care map

Rising capacity, cost advantage, and new centres position India as a key destination for advanced cancer care, though access gaps and affordability remain challenges

New personalised mRNA vaccine may change pancreatic cancer outcomes

A personalised mRNA vaccine may help the immune system fight pancreatic cancer for years, with early trial data showing reduced recurrence in some patients

Study finds marriage prevent cancer, highlights role of social support

According to study, men who had never married were about 70% more likely to develop cancer while women who had never married were about 85% more likely to develop cancer

Why egg and sperm freezing needs urgent attention in cancer care

As cancer treatments improve survival, experts stress early fertility discussions and preservation options so patients can make informed choices about life after treatment

How an Australian man used artificial intelligence to fight dog's cancer

AI tools helped analyse tumour data and design a custom vaccine for a dog with cancer, but experts say such treatments require careful validation

Cells can sense far beyond contact, may help arrest cancer spread: Study

Human cells can possibly sense far beyond surfaces they touch, with cancer cells being able to probe about 10 microns ahead, and normal epithelial cells -- those on the skin surface and lining cavities -- detecting layers up to 100 microns away, according to a new study. The long-range sensing helps a cell decide where to move to, scientists from Washington University in St. Louis, US, said, adding that the understanding may help reveal new ways to slow and prevent cancer cells from spreading. Until recently, the remarkable ability was mostly linked to unusual cells such as cancer cells, they said. Findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) show that ordinary cells can achieve a similar feat when they work together. Amit Pathak, a professor of mechanical engineering and materials science at Washington University's school of engineering, studied how cells interact with the physical properties of the surroundings. He explained that the .

Cent launches AI-led platform for early detection of cancer, heart risk

Founded by Practo's Shashank ND with Arpit Garg and Anshul Khandelwal, Cent combines advanced imaging, 120+ biomarkers and AI to detect cancer and cardiac risks before symptoms appear

Tattoo myths busted: Cancer, MRI risks & ink safety explained

Do tattoos cause cancer? Are inks fully regulated? Can you get an MRI or donate blood after getting inked? In this episode of our fact-check series, experts debunk common tattoo health myths

Researchers reprogram natural killer cells to attack cancer faster

A new study shows that tweaking natural killer cells and briefly treating them with a cancer drug helped them destroy blood cancer cells more effectively in lab and animal tests

Cancer risk lower for vegetarian diets but not vegans, finds study

Though the study didn't probe the cause of a higher or lower risk of certain cancers, researchers hypothesized that diets higher in fruit, vegetables, fiber and without processed meat could lower risk

Gastroenterologist lists 5 everyday foods that may help lower cancer risk

From purple sweet potatoes to beans, a California-based gastroenterologist highlights five foods that may help reduce inflammation and support cancer prevention

Gilead to acquire cancer therapy developer Arcellx for up to $7.8 billion

This is Gilead's biggest deal since its $21 billion buyout of Immunomedics, giving it access to Trodelvy, an antibody-drug conjugate used to treat a type of advanced breast cancer

India's 1st childhood cancer survivor registry shows 94.5% survival: Study

India's first registry of childhood cancer survivors shows a 94.5 per cent rate of five-year overall survival and nearly 90 per cent event-free survival, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal. The Indian Childhood Cancer Survivorship (C2S) study, initiated in 2016, is among the world's first registry from a resource-limited setting, researchers said. The team, including researchers from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, looked at 5,419 children diagnosed with cancer before turning age 18 and in remission post-treatment from 20 centres across the country. Survival data was available for 5,140 participants. Acute leukaemia was found to be the most common diagnosis (40.9 per cent), while common therapeutic strategies included chemotherapy for 94.7 per cent of the participants, surgery for 30 per cent and radiotherapy for 26.3 per cent. "The 5-year overall .

Bowel cancer rates rising among young people, but they can reduce risk

About half of all bowel cancer cases appear to be linked to lifestyle-related factors. These include alcohol consumption, smoking, physical inactivity, diets high in red and processed meat

Closing cancer gaps: Availability of genomic data can improve outcomes

India's disease burden is undergoing a structural shift. According to the recent data, non-communicable diseases account for more than 57 per cent of all deaths in India

AI analysis shows fake studies may be flooding cancer research worldwide

A machine learning study has flagged more than 260,000 cancer research papers worldwide as potentially linked to paper mills, raising serious concerns about the reliability and integrity of cancer sci

Why returning to 'normal life' after cancer isn't medically simple

World Cancer Day 2026: Being declared cancer-free does not always mean full recovery, as oncologists explain why life after cancer often involves lasting physical, mental and emotional effects

World Cancer Day 2026: Theme explained, history, and why awareness matters

World Cancer Day 2026 marks February 4 with the theme 'United by Unique', tracing the day's history and underlining why prevention, screening and equitable access to cancer care matter worldwide

Constant throat clearing? Doctor explains reflux link, cancer warning signs

A Maryland-based doctor explains why persistent throat clearing is usually linked to silent acid reflux, and when it may signal a higher risk of oesophageal cancer

Delhi HC refuses patent for cancer detection method, cites diagnostic bar

Delhi High Court upheld the patent office's rejection of a Japanese firm's cancer detection method using worms, ruling it barred under patent law as a diagnostic process