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Could this tiny genetic mutation be making humans more prone to cancer?

A mutation in the immune protein FasL may make humans more vulnerable to solid tumours, but scientists say it could be fixed through combination immunotherapy

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

Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic cancer treatment injection

Alembic Pharmaceuticals on Monday said it has received the final approval from the US health regulator for its generic Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome injection in different types of cancer. The approval by the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for the abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) is for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome injection of strengths 20 mg/10 mL (2 mg/mL) and 50 mg/25 mL (2 mg/mL) single-dose vials, Alembic Pharmaceuticals said in a statement. The approved ANDA is therapeutically equivalent to the reference-listed drug product (RLD), Doxil Liposome Injection, 20 mg/10 mL (2 mg/mL) and 50 mg/25 mL (2 mg/mL), of Baxter Healthcare Corporation, it added. Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection is indicated for the treatment of ovarian Cancer, AIDS-Related Kaposi's sarcoma, and multiple myeloma, the company said. Citing IQVIA data, Alembic said Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome injection, 20 mg/10 mL (2 mg/mL) and 50 mg/25 mL (2mg/mL) single-dose ...

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 .

Sun Pharma partner Philogen withdraws EU application for skin cancer drug

Experts believe that the drug still holds potential for future market entry, and the current development should be viewed as a temporary setback

Kidney cancer risk: Doctor-approved prevention tips for every age

Kidney cancer often starts with habits built in your 20s and 30s-doctors explain how to lower your risk through simple lifestyle changes

This new blood test could spot cancer up to 3 years before symptoms

A Johns Hopkins University study shows that a simple blood test may detect cancer long before symptoms emerge, potentially transforming early treatment and survival rates

World Blood Donor Day 2025: Know the date, history, significance and more

World Blood Donor Day 2025: World Donor Day is observed every year on June 14 to recall the importance of blood donation for the healthcare system across the world

BioNtech to buy CureVac in $1.25 billion share deal to boost cancer focus

CureVac about a year ago opted to focus on oncology when it agreed to sell its remaining influenza and COVID-19 vaccine development to its alliance partner, Britain's GSK

Tata Memorial Centre ties up with Wipro GE to set up cancer research centre

Tata Memorial Centre has tied up with Wipro GE HealthCare Technologies Inc to establish a Cancer Research & Innovation Centre. The collaboration aims to strengthen clinical research and academic engagement activities with the establishment of a 'Joint Working Group' to determine key project areas and a collaboration roadmap for the next five years, Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) said in a statement. "The government is adopting a strategic, policy-driven approach to fight cancer with the establishment of daycare centres, expansion of cancer care ecosystem, promoting cancer screenings and awareness programmes. However, early detection, equitable access and preventive care remain a challenge," Tata Memorial Hospital Director CS Pramesh stated. With Wipro GE HealthCare, TMC aims to enhance clinical research and promote academic engagement to transform personalised cancer care for improved outcomes cancer care, he added. "With this partnership, we strengthen our commitment to connect ...

Dr Reddy's, Alvotech join hands to develop biosimilar for cancer treatment

Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Thursday said it has joined hands with global biotech firm Alvotech to co-develop and commercialise a biosimilar product for treating multiple types of cancer. The Hyderabad-based drug major has entered into a collaboration and license agreement to co-develop, manufacture and commercialize a biosimilar candidate to Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for global markets, Dr Reddy's Laboratories said in a statement. Keytruda (pembrolizumab) is indicated for the treatment of numerous cancer types. In 2024, worldwide sales of Keytruda were USD 29.5 billion. The collaboration combines Dr Reddy's and Alvotech's proven capabilities in biosimilars thereby speeding up the development process and extending the global reach for this biosimilar candidate, the company noted. Under the terms of the agreement, the parties will be jointly responsible for developing and manufacturing the biosimilar candidate and sharing costs and responsibilities, it stated. Subject to certain ...

Biden says 'feeling good' in first remarks after cancer diagnosis

Former US President Joe Biden on Friday delivered his first remarks since announcing he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer, speaking in a steady voice during a sombre Memorial Day gathering and later smiling and saying he's "feeling good". Biden spoke at an annual gathering marking Memorial Day at Veterans Memorial Park in his home state of Delaware, not far from his home in Wilmington. The event coincided with the 10th anniversary of his son Beau's death. It also came amid renewed questions about Biden's mental and physical health after the recent publication of a book about his fitness for office. Speaking to reporters after the event, Biden said he was already undergoing treatment for cancer, which entailed taking a pill, he said. The expectation is we're gonna be able to beat this, he said. I'm feeling good. Biden dropped his reelection bid in July 2024 following a disastrous debate against Donald Trump, after which those in his party questioned whether he could continu

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

Sperm donor with cancer gene fathered 67 kids across Europe; 10 diagnosed

A sperm donor unknowingly carrying a rare cancer-causing gene mutation fathered 67 children in Europe, with 10 diagnosed with cancer already, prompting urgent calls for limits on use of donor sperm

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

Trump questions Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis timing, hints at cover-up

Donald Trump said Joe Biden's aggressive cancer should have been detected earlier and hinted that information was withheld from the public

King Charles sends personal note to Joe Biden following cancer diagnosis

King Charles, who is also undergoing cancer treatment, privately sent a message of support to Joe Biden after the latter's aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis

12 Cancer Myths You NEED to Stop Believing | Doctors Explain

Think only smokers get lung cancer? Or that cutting sugar stops cancer growth?

US doctors remove spinal tumour through eye socket in world-first surgery

In a medical first, US surgeons removed a spinal tumour through a patient's eye socket, a procedure that is being seen as a new hope for treating complex, hard-to-reach tumours with less risk

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