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Alcohol use behind six in ten mouth cancer cases in India, study finds

A large Indian study finds no safe level of alcohol for mouth cancer risk, especially when combined with smokeless tobacco, with locally brewed drinks posing the highest danger

Early cancer detection improving but treatment costs drain savings: Report

Standard health insurance policy of Rs 500,000 often inadequate to meet treatment costs, it says

Aster DM Healthcare to invest ₹120 cr in 5 cancer centres for poor patients

Aster DM Healthcare on Thursday announced an investment of Rs 120 crore to set up five advanced Oncology Radiation LINAC Centres across India to support underprivileged cancer patients, under its CSR initiative. The programme aims to provide free and subsidised high-quality radiation therapy to cancer patients from economically weaker sections who are unable to afford or continue life-saving treatment, the company said in a statement. The first centre will be established in Wayanad, Kerala, catering to the wider Malabar region, including neighbouring areas such as Gudalore and Gudalpet, it added. The remaining centres will be developed in strategic locations, including Bengaluru and other cities, over the next three years, based on community needs and clinical feasibility, the company said. "By establishing five state-of-the-art radiation LINAC therapy centres, we aim to bridge critical gaps in oncology services and ensure that patients receive timely, lifesaving treatment closer t

Most women in poorer countries miss early cancer detection, says Lancet

Women's cancers like breast, cervical, and ovarian are often detected late in poorer countries, sharply reducing survival chances, according to a global Lancet study

Study finds obesity-related cancer cases increasing in young, older adults

Cancer cases linked with obesity, previously observed as rising among the youth, could also be increasing in both young and older adults worldwide, according to a global analysis. Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research and Imperial College London cautioned that new studies focusing solely on younger adults for rise in cancer cases should be carefully considered. The study, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, which examined annual cancer incidence from 2003 to 2017 found that five obesity-related cancers -- thyroid, breast, kidney, endometrial, and blood (leukaemia) -- have risen in both adults aged 2049 and those 50 and older. All the five cancers are related to obesity, the team said. The data from 42 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, North and South America, and Australasia drawn from the International Agency for Research on Cancer's 'GLOBOCAN' database was analysed. Rates of cancer incidence were found to have increased among younger adults in

Keto diet may worsen aggressive breast cancer, new study warns

Scientists find that high-fat diets and elevated lipid levels can accelerate breast cancer growth, prompting caution over keto regimens among patients and survivors

Why more young people are being diagnosed with cancer than ever before

In the last decade, more than a dozen types of cancer have risen among people under 50. Scientists don't have all of the answers, but research is starting to offer clues

What can slow breast cancer cell growth? 30-minute workout, say scientists

Just one bout of high-intensity or resistance training can cut breast cancer cell growth by up to 30 per cent by boosting anti-cancer proteins, say researchers

Kerala's 'Cancer free Kannapuram' programme gets recognised by WHO

From house-to-house drives to women-led navigation teams, this Kerala panchayat's model has transforming, with 96 percent women participation

Cancer warning signs in women that doctors urge you not to ignore

Experts warn that many cancers in women show subtle early symptoms, often mistaken for minor health issues, leading to late detection and advanced-stage diagnosis

Breast cancer screening: When you need a mammogram and what to expect

From age guidelines to radiation concerns and comfort upgrades, here's a full guide to understanding mammography and why it matters for early breast cancer detection

Study links muscle weakness in cancer survivors to treatable vessel issues

Muscle loss in cancer patients is a major health problem, but the exact causes of how precisely tumors affect muscles remain an active area of research

This is what 'magic mushrooms' do to cancer patients with depression

A new study finds that psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound in magic mushrooms, can offer long-term relief from depression and anxiety in cancer patients

HPV key factor for rise in cancer cases among Indian youth, say doctors

A growing number of oncologists across India have expressed concern over Human Papillomavirus (HPV) becoming a major contributing factor in the rise of cancers in young Indians, particularly among those in their twenties and thirties. With increasing cases of cervical, oral, and oropharyngeal cancers linked to HPV infection, experts believe India is on the brink of a preventable cancer crisis if urgent measures are not implemented. Dr Ashish Gupta, Chief of Medical Oncology at Amerix Cancer Hospital, New Delhi, said, "HPV-related cancers are striking far earlier than we used to see. Patients in their twenties are coming in with cervical, oral, and throat cancers -- many of which could have been avoided entirely with timely vaccination and proper awareness." "What's most heartbreaking is that HPV is preventable, yet many families and individuals are not even aware of the risk," Dr Gupta said. Unlike other cancers that develop over decades, HPV-related cancers in young people often .

India's HPV vaccine rollout brings cervical cancer prevention closer

Studies show that widespread HPV vaccination can reduce infection rates by up to 90% and could nearly eliminate cervical cancer in the coming decades

Appendix cancer rising among millennials: Causes, signs, and what to do

Once considered rare, appendix cancer is now rising fast among millennials - here's why it matters, what symptoms to watch for, and how much screening and treatment may cost in India

Drinking alcohol, even in moderation, raises pancreatic cancer risk: WHO

New WHO study finds that drinking alcohol, even in small daily amounts, increases the risk of pancreatic cancer, one of the hardest cancers to detect and treat

TV actor Dipika Kakar diagnosed with stage 2 liver cancer; celebs react

Popular TV actor Dipika Kakar has disclosed that she has been diagnosed with stage 2 liver cancer. Dipika was wished strength and love by celeb friends like Gauahar, Avika Gor and others

Prostate cancer risk: Check out foods that protect vs those that harm

A healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, & healthy fats has been linked to a lower risk of prostate cancer, while high consumption of red meat and processed foods may increase the risk

Reagan, Carter and Biden: A history of US presidents diagnosed with cancer

As Joe Biden begins treatment for prostate cancer, here's a look at other US presidents who faced cancer diagnoses and how their cases were managed