Page 16 - Cancer

Scientists genetically reprogram millions of bacteria to kill cancer cells

Our immune cells can sometimes recognise and destroy cancer cells without assistance

Listening to music may ease cancer patients' pain, symptoms: Report

Music therapy is convenient, does not involve invasive procedures, and can easily be used by people in the comfort of their homes, said senior study author Kuei-Ru Chou

Jawless fish may hold key to effective brain cancer treatment: Report

A study found that leaky barrier offers a unique point of entry, allowing molecules to access the brain and deliver drugs precisely on target

This Delhi clinic helps cancer patients with personalised treatment

The first HOPE clinic was set up with the aim of easing the pain and smoothening the course for cancer patients while offering chemotherapy and a holistic treatment in a non-threatening atmosphere

US FDA finds cancer-causing toxin in Hetero's blood pressure drugs

In January, the FDA warned of the possibility of additional shortages of hypertension drugs in the United States due to the recalls

Wild optimism or new breakthrough?

A small Israeli research firm claimed it had found a cure for all cancers

Liquid biopsy to gene therapy, here're some cancer treatment breakthroughs

Early diagnosis and management are the best bets against cance

There is a magic bullet for some cancers, but it's not a slam-dunk

'What you don't want to do is use therapy where it brings no value to patients, adds to cost and doesn't lead to better results,' said Joseph Alvarnas, a hematologist oncologist at City of Hope in Dua

Explained: What makes some of the mutations cancerous, but not all

Healthy cells carry a surprising number of cancer-linked mutations, but they don't turn into tumors. What's holding them back?

Portable device smaller than lunchbox can quickly, accurately detect cancer

One of the main benefits of TINY is that it can collect and store heat generated from electricity, the sun or even a Bunsen burner, and will function even during temporary power disruption

India's first babies to be born without a hereditary cancer-causing gene

How can one prevent against cancer? By removing the trouble-making gene before it enters the world

Low-fat diet tied to improved breast cancer survival odds, says study

The main goal of the diet experiment was to get women to change their eating habits, not to count calories or lose weight

Chip-based cancer test may replace painful bone biopsy

The blood test, described in the journal Integrative Biology, uses a small plastic chip about the size of a credit card

Fighting cancer: These covers can protect your family from financial crisis

Ensure it pays out a percentage of the sum assured on at least two stages of cancer -early stage and major stage

The cancer column

Author speaks about her friend who opted for naturopathy, instead of chemotherapy

Using only alternative therapy for cancer ups death risk: Study

The study appears in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Designer viruses may help fight cancer

These designer viruses alert the immune system and cause it to send killer cells

Waist size could predict risk of developing cancer: WHO study

Excess body fat can change hormones and insulin levels leading to increased cancer risk

Increased blood platelet levels 'strong predictor' of cancer, says study

Study advises physicians to consider cancer diagnosis in patients with raised blood platelet count

Chinese scientists use drop of blood to detect cancer

New test can detect multiple kinds of cancer by analysing a drop of human blood