Page 18 - Cancer
New drug may cure cancer
The first new immunotherapy drug for cancer was introduced in 2011, so long-term efficacy is unknown. But the approach is showing promise
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Walnuts may shield you from colon cancer
They have highest ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids, and high levels of a form of Vitamin E with anti-cancer properties
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Scientists find potential trigger to kill cancer
Researchers have found a novel way of activating Bak to trigger cell death
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Kids more likely to beat cancer than young adults: Study
Adolescents, young adults were found to have a survival advantage over adults, supporting the idea that younger patients with few other illnesses are likely to fare better than older patients.
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New US govt study finds link between cellphone radiations and cancer
The study holds significance because the radiation levels the rats were exposed to was same as that of the cellphones.
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How cancer survivors can preserve fertility: Study
After completing treatment as they are at high risk of early menopause
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5 lakh people die of cancer annually in India: Govt
Health Minister J P Nadda said that the government plans to set up 20 cancer institutes and 50 tertiary care cancer centres in the country
Ground-water arsenic spreading cancer in several Bihar districts: Experts
The highest level of concentration was found in Bhojpur at 1,861 ppb, followed by Buxar at 1,230 ppb and Bhagalpur at 915 ppb
Exercising might lower cancer risk
A study has found people who regularly exercise prove to be less likely to develop or die from cancer than people who do not
