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Super killer T-cells found in patients who beat cancer, say scientists
The novel super T cells or immune cells were discovered to be more effective against numerous cancer proteins than other killer T cells
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Breast cancer among men slowly on the rise & usually detected late: Doctors
The disease is now being diagnosed in relatively younger men
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How start-ups are using a 360-degree approach to defeating cancer
On World Cancer Day, Business Standard looks at some start-ups which are redefining cancer diagnosis, screening and care with novel ideas and niche technologies
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4 of 5 Indian children do not survive cancer. What led to this sorry state?
India has the highest prevalence of childhood cancer which can be traced to its higher population of young people, 30 per cent of its population is below 14 years, according to 2011 Census
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Scientists genetically reprogram millions of bacteria to kill cancer cells
Our immune cells can sometimes recognise and destroy cancer cells without assistance
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Detecting cancer
It isn't one disease. It can attack different organs and there are very significant differences in the treatment modes for each
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This nanowire device can detect cancer with a urine test
Using the device, the scientists were able to get over a thousand types of microRNAs
Novel quantum 'dot' may improve cancer detection
The novel approach generates bright tumour signals by delivering "quantum dots" to cancer cells
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