Cancer Prevention

Nearly 40% of cancer cases linked to preventable risks, shows new study

A WHO-led study across 185 countries reveals that nearly four in ten cancers are linked to avoidable risks, reinforcing the importance of prevention-focused policies

Is desk life the new danger? How office jobs are raising cancer risk

On World Cancer Day, doctors warn that long sitting hours, stress, poor sleep and processed diets linked to desk jobs may be increasing cancer risk among professionals in their 30s and 40s

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

Why pancreatic cancer goes unnoticed, and what doctors want you to know

From vague back pain to new-onset diabetes, early signs of pancreatic cancer often mimic routine issues. This World Pancreatic Cancer Day, doctors explain why early attention can be lifesaving

New study shows how mitochondria help cancer cells survive and spread

Why does breast cancer spread? Researchers trace the answer to mitochondria, where glutathione import activates survival signals that drive deadly metastasis

'Wear sunscreen daily': Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay after cancer surgery

After undergoing surgery for basal cell carcinoma, Gordon Ramsay shared a stitched-face photo and urged fans to take UV protection seriously to prevent skin damage

Key vitamin D gene may unlock new cancer, autoimmune treatments

Scientists find that SDR42E1 gene, vital for vitamin D use, could be targeted to treat cancers and immune disorders without harming healthy cells

Good oral hygiene may lower cancer risk, suggests AIIMS-led research

New research from AIIMS Delhi highlights the strong link between oral health and reduced cancer risk, calling for better dental hygiene awareness across India

Muscle loss to cancer: Shubhanshu Shukla's mission targets health in space

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is leading muscle loss, diabetes, brain activity, and cancer cell studies on the ISS-research that could benefit both space explorers and patients on Earth

World Kidney Cancer Day 2025: Know signs, risks, and prevention tips

Kidney cancer often remains silent until late stages, making awareness, screening and prevention vital to improving survival outcomes

Doctor warns against these 6 everyday foods that may raise cancer risk

From processed meats to sugary drinks, a Harvard-trained expert highlights six commonly eaten foods that could quietly raise cancer risk over time

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

Cancer-linked chemicals found in widely used skincare, haircare products

Lotions, shampoos, soaps, leave-in hair products, and even eyelash glue may contain formaldehyde-releasing chemicals linked to cancer, according to a new study

Can weight-loss drugs like Ozempic help prevent cancer? New study says yes

New research suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro may lower the risk of several obesity-related cancers, even matching surgery in preventive benefits

World Ovarian Cancer Day: Can delayed or no pregnancy increase the risk?

Experts say delayed pregnancy or not carrying a child to term may increase ovarian cancer risk due to hormonal cycles and ovulation-related damage to ovarian tissue

World Ovarian Cancer Day 2025: Symptoms, risks, and how to protect yourself

World Ovarian Cancer Day 2025: Here are the signs, risks, and life-saving steps to protect yourself from a disease that's often detected too late

British Indian doctor to undertake 'ground-breaking' cancer vaccine trial

The trial will be available for just 44 patients around the world. After the trial finishes, the vaccine will either be licensed for use or if it's successful, a bigger study will be carried out

Karnataka govt, AstraZeneca to deploy AI-based lung cancer screening

The Karnataka government on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd., to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) based lung cancer screening technology that will screen a patient for 29 lung diseases in one chest X-ray. This AI-powered chest X-ray system developed by healthtech startup 'Qure.ai' will help the government detect lung nodules, often precursors to lung cancer, in 19 district hospitals in Karnataka, overcoming a major early detection challenge, officials said. The MoU was inked by National Health Mission, Health & Family Welfare Services, on behalf of the government, in the presence of Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cancer can be treated with curative intent if detected early. We are bringing this technology in all our district hospitals across Karnataka, and we strongly believe that this will emerge as the most beneficial way of detecting lung cancer early and bringing down the financial and emotional burden of healthcare ..

Cancer screening, treatment affected due to Covid, picking up again: Govt

Cancer screenings and treatment were affected due to Covid but the screening services have gone up post-pandemic, Union Minister of State for Health Bharti Pawar informed Lok Sabha on Friday. Replying to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha during Question Hour, she said the government is focusing on increasing screenings and early detection of cancer. "Due to Covid, cancer screenings and treatment were affected. After Covid, screenings have increased," Pawar said. She said cancer screening services are being provided through 1.5 lakh Health and Wellness Centres (HWC) across the country. Through these HWCs, 16 crore cases of oral cancer, eight crore cases of breast cancer and around 5.53 crore cases of cervical cancer have been detected, the minister said. "Whether it is rural or urban areas, these services need to be increased. In that view, we are going to increase our 1.5 lakh HWCs throughout the country and through that, we are providing very good screening services," she

Fourth Industrial Revolution tech can transform cancer care in India: WEF

Citing results of a study published in an American science journal, JCO Global Oncology, it said cancer rates are rising rapidly across India