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John Green's latest book traces his long journey with tuberculosis

Green is best known for young adult novels like The Fault in Our Stars, a best-selling tear-jerker about two teenage cancer patients

Sun Pharma to acquire US based onco-derma firm Checkpoint for $355 mn

Sun Pharma plans to leverage its global presence to accelerate patient access to this crucial treatment

India's cancer mortality ratio highest among top 10 cancer-affected nations

Based on the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) 2022 data, India ranked third behind China and the United States in terms of absolute number of cancer incidences

Campaign to screen people above 30 for non-communicable diseases launched

The Union Health Ministry on Thursday launched an intensified special screening campaign to achieve 100 per cent screening of all individuals aged 30 years and above for non-communicable diseases and common cancers. The campaign that will run from February 20 to March 30 will be executed across Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) and various healthcare facilities nationwide, under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD), a health ministry statement said. As a part of the campaign, trained ASHAs, ANMs, and frontline workers will conduct community visits to ensure maximum screening coverage, reaching individuals in their homes. States and union territories will guarantee the availability of essential medical supplies, including BP monitors, glucometers, and necessary medications, at all healthcare centres, the statement said. Data on screening, treatment, and follow-ups will be uploaded daily on the NP-NCD Portal, ensuring transparency and .

Top private hospitals plan capacity expansion with focus on oncology

Rising demand for cancer beds, healthy growth signs in ARPOB fuel expansion plans

Govt to spend Rs 3,200 crore on cancer centres in all district hospitals

DHR gets special enhancement of Rs 531 crore for first year of ICMR's five-year strategic plan

More than 1.4 mn women screened for breast cancer across country: Nadda

Over 14.6 crore women across the country have been screened for breast cancer and 57,184 were diagnosed with the disease while 50,612 are receiving treatment, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Friday. Citing the national NCD portal data, he said in a written response to a question in Lok Sabha that more than nine crore women have been screened for cervical cancer out of which 96,747 were diagnosed with the disease and 86,196 are under treatment. The National NCD Portal was rolled out by the government in 2018 under NP-NCD for non communicable diseases (NCDs) screening and management and ensuring continuum of care for five common NCDs, including breast and cervical cancer. In order to prevent and control major NCDs like hypertension, diabetes, oral cancer, breast cancer and cervical cancer, the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) was launched by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, in 2010 with a focus on strengthening ..

Cancer treatment costs Rs 30-40 lakh: How health insurance can help

The cost of diagnosis of cancer, which can go up to Rs 50,000-60,000 is not included in the health insurance policies

World Cancer Day 2025: Date, history, theme, significance and more

World Cancer Day is observed every year on February 4 to unite individuals and organisations in raising awareness about the challenges posed by cancer and promoting measures to combat it

IIT Madras launches cancer genome database to boost medical research

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras on Monday launched a first-of-its-kind cancer genome database to help research on the disease in the country. According to IIT Madras Director, V Kamakoti, despite having a high cancer incidence, India has been under-represented in global cancer genome studies. In the absence of genomic architecture of cancers prevalent in India, specific genetic variants from Indian cancers are not adequately captured and catalogued for any diagnostic kits and drug development. "In order to fill the gap in the genomic landscape for different cancers in India, IIT Madras initiated the cancer genome programme in 2020. Under this programme, 960 whole exome sequencing from 480 breast cancer patient tissue samples collected across the country has been completed. "We are releasing yet another health-related data, the second this academic year, the cancer genome data after brain data. We hope that this will provide deep insights on reasons leading to this dead

Rise in cancer cases in South East Asia Region, WHO calls for joint efforts

The South-East Asia Region reported the highest number of cancers of lips and oral cavity, uterine cervix, and childhood cancers among all World Health Organisation regions in 2022, regional director of the WHO SEAR Saima Wazed said on Monday. She said it is estimated that by 2050, there will be 85 per cent increase in the number of new cancer cases and deaths in the region. Wazed, who is the regional director of World Health Organisation South East Asian Region (WHO-SEAR) called for joint efforts led by governments, supported by WHO and partners, and through collaboration that will make the region better equipped to tackle the rising cancer burden. Ahead of World Cancer Day on February 4, she said, "On this year's World Cancer Day themed 'United by Unique', which is a reminder of the collective commitment against cancer, WHO acknowledges every patient's unique experiences and the value of people-centred care delivered jointly by healthcare providers, families, friends and ...

Research spots rare type immune cells for response against Cancer: Study

Prolonged illnesses like cancer and chronic infections often leave the immune system in a state of exhaustion, where its frontline defenders - T cells - lose their ability to function effectively

Hub & spoke, PPPs likely to help manage 4,500 new daycare cancer beds

India has around 6000-7000 oncologists at the moment, adding 300 every yr

Budget FY26: Boost for cancer care; gig workers under health cover

The government will establish cancer care centres in every district across India by FY25

Asian healthcare market to touch $5 trillion by 2030, says BCG report

Asia accounts for 22 per cent of global healthcare spending despite being home to 60 per cent of the global population

Lilavati Hospital to invest Rs 800 crore in 300-bed cancer care institute

The Cancer Care Institute is expected to create 5,000-6,000 jobs, which will include roles for over 400 specialized doctors, healthcare professionals, and support staff

AI-powered cancer vaccines soon? Oracle's Larry Ellison reveals big plans

At the launch of Stargate Project, Oracle's Ellison said that AI could assist in identifying the cancer fragments early through a simple blood test, followed by gene sequencing of the tumour

Cell & gene therapy statrtup Immuneel unveils CAR-T cancer therapy in India

Immuneel Therapeutics, backed by entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, offers therapy for CAR T-cell therapy for adult B-cell non-hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL)

US to ban cancer-linked Red Dye No 3 in cereal, candy, other foods

The move comes more than 30 years since the Food and Drug Administration prohibited the use of Red No. 3 in cosmetics after studies found tumors linked to the dye in lab rats

Alcohol stocks drop after US Surgeon General urges cancer warning on labels

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said in an advisory that the consumption of alcoholic drinks increases the risk of developing breast, colon, liver and other cancers