Breast Cancer Month: With early detection now possible, awareness will decide the outcome
4 years, 1 month ago

Breast Cancer Month: With early detection now possible, awareness will decide the outcome

Firstpost  

Breast cancer affects around 2.1 million women per year, with over 1.6 lakh new cases reported each year in India. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India, according to the National Health Portal. In 2018, India reported 87,090 breast cancer-related deaths among women and has become a major health concern across Indian cities. Despite breast cancer being a major health concern across Indian cities today, there is a lack of attention at every stage – from awareness to detection, from diagnosis to counselling and treatment.

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National Cancer Awareness Day 2024: Know causes, symptoms, significance and ways to prevent deadly disease
1 month, 2 weeks ago

National Cancer Awareness Day 2024: Know causes, symptoms, significance and ways to prevent deadly disease

India TV News  

According to WHO, every year around 1.1 million new cases of cancer are seen in India. Cancer Awareness Day is celebrated every year on November 7 to explain the importance of taking the right steps at the right time and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to avoid cancer. National Cancer Awareness Day was first announced in September 2014 by former Indian …

National Cancer Awareness Day 2024: Early screening, better outcomes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

National Cancer Awareness Day 2024: Early screening, better outcomes

India Today  

National Cancer Awareness Day is observed annually on November 7 in India to raise awareness about the growing burden of cancer in the country. SIGNIFICANCE Raising Awareness: National Cancer Awareness Day provides an opportunity to spread knowledge about cancer, its causes, and the preventive measures individuals can take. National Cancer Awareness Day provides an opportunity to spread knowledge about cancer, …

Breast Cancer: Unveiling the Early Warning Signs You Should Know About
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Breast Cancer: Unveiling the Early Warning Signs You Should Know About

ABP News  

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Early detection is key to curing breast cancer. Symptoms of breast cancer include a lump in the breast or armpit, retraction of nipple, and nipple discharge. Women should see their doctor immediately if they experience these symptoms. There are various methods for early detection of breast cancer, including mammogram, ultrasound, …

Breast cancer detection : Life Kit : NPR
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Breast cancer detection : Life Kit : NPR

NPR  

A guide to breast cancer screening Enlarge this image ST.art/Getty Images ST.art/Getty Images October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual health campaign to promote screening and prevention of the disease. Anyone with breast tissue can get breast cancer, but some factors increase your risk. Some other risk factors include a family history of breast cancer, specific genetic mutations, dense …

Modern Oncology Equipment at King George Hospital Can Cure Breast Cancer, Free of Cost
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Modern Oncology Equipment at King George Hospital Can Cure Breast Cancer, Free of Cost

The Hindu  

King George Hospital (KGH) has invested ₹28 crore in modernizing its Oncology Department. The state-of-the-art equipment enables better treatment for cancer patients, with treatment costing between ₹5 lakh and ₹10 lakh being offered free at KGH. Dr. Sivananda, Chief Guest at a breast cancer awareness program, emphasized the importance of early detection and urged women to undergo regular screenings to …

Early Detection, Better Survival: The Power of Regular Breast Cancer Screening
2 months ago

Early Detection, Better Survival: The Power of Regular Breast Cancer Screening

Deccan Chronicle  

The article discusses the importance of regular breast cancer screening in reducing the risk of death. It highlights the high incidence of breast cancer worldwide, with India having a lower incidence but still a significant number of cases. The article emphasizes the importance of early detection through regular mammograms, self-exams, and healthy lifestyle choices. It also provides information on recent …

Breast cancer deaths in the US continue to fall, but new report warns of rise in cases among women younger than 50
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Breast cancer deaths in the US continue to fall, but new report warns of rise in cases among women younger than 50

CNN  

CNN — Despite a continuous decline in the rate of breast cancer deaths in the United States, the incidence of the disease has increased, especially among younger ages, and significant racial disparities remain, according to a new American Cancer Society report. “If we look at the last decade or so, we’ve seen breast cancer incidence rise at about a 1% …

Breast Cancer Treatment and Mucositis Risk: Insights from Experts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Breast Cancer Treatment and Mucositis Risk: Insights from Experts

News 18  

Breast cancer remains the most prevalent cancer among women in India, constituting 14% of all female cancers. Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment In India, breast cancer treatment follows a multidisciplinary approach, explains Dr Limaye. Side Effects and Mucositis Risk Treatment for breast cancer can lead to several side effects, including pain, swelling, hair loss, fatigue, anemia, and, notably, mucositis. According to …

Why millennials and Gen Z are at a higher cancer risk than ever before
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why millennials and Gen Z are at a higher cancer risk than ever before

India Today  

Millennials and Gen Z might be living in an era of unprecedented technological advancements, access to information, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. GROWING BURDEN OF CANCER IN MILLENNIALS AND GEN Z On August 1, the American Cancer Society released a new study in the Lancet Public Health about cancer incidence and mortality rates in different generations. According to …

Experts seek cancer registry for boost healthcare
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Experts seek cancer registry for boost healthcare

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Healthcare experts insist on maintaining a state-wide cancer registry to provide better healthcare services for cancer patients. Of all cancer types prevalent among women in Hyderabad district, 35.5 per cent are breast cancers, 8.7 per cent are cervical cancers, and 6.9 per cent are ovarian cancers. Among all PBCRs in the country, Hyderabad district recorded the highest incidence rate …

Telangana needs cancer registry: Experts
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana needs cancer registry: Experts

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Unlike Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, Telangana doesn’t have a registry of cancer patients and obtaining data on the number of cancer cases has been a hassle, said Dr M. Srinivasulu, director of MNJ Institute of Oncology. According to the Report of the National Cancer Registry Programme 2020, a factsheet on the profile of cancer cases, Telangana is projected to …

Personalized Tailored Approach to Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Personalized Tailored Approach to Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment

Deccan Chronicle  

Breast cancer ranks as the most prevalent cancer among women in India, comprising over one quarter of all female cancer cases in the country. The vital role of open dialogue with your doctor in metastatic breast cancer treatment Many people think that being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer means having only a few months to live. The metastatic breast cancer …

Why are cancer cases soaring in India?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Why are cancer cases soaring in India?

Hindustan Times  

The number of people suffering from cancer is expected to rise exponentially over the next two decades, health experts have warned. Experts said low health screening rates in the country pose a significant challenge for the fight against cancer Praful Reddy, 49, an IT professional from the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, has lung cancer and has been undergoing …

What factors are responsible for increasing cases of breast cancer in India? Know here
8 months, 1 week ago

What factors are responsible for increasing cases of breast cancer in India? Know here

India TV News  

According to GLOBOCAN, the Global Cancer Observatory under the World Health Organization, which monitors the cancer burden worldwide, breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Over 50% of breast cancer affects women in the 25-50 age group and most of these cancers are reported at an advanced stage compared to the West. According to Dr Sredharan M, …

Breast cancer to claim one million lives a year by 2040: Lancet commission
8 months, 1 week ago

Breast cancer to claim one million lives a year by 2040: Lancet commission

Hindustan Times  

Breast cancer is now the world's most common carcinogenic disease, with the ailment likely to cause a million deaths a year by 2040,, a new Lancet commission has found. The Lancet report pointed to "glaring inequities" and suffering from symptoms, despair and financial burden due to breast cancer, which are often "hidden and inadequately addressed". Globally, breast cancer cases will …

Isha Ambani Piramal Launches 'Being Breast-Aware: What Every Woman Must Know' Book at India Breast Meeting 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Isha Ambani Piramal Launches 'Being Breast-Aware: What Every Woman Must Know' Book at India Breast Meeting 2024

News 18  

Isha Ambani Piramal launched, “Being Breast-Aware: What Every Woman Must Know,” a book written by Dr. Vijay Haribhakti, Chair, Onco Sciences, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, in an effort to raise awareness about breast health. This book is part of the global breast cancer convention, India Breast Meeting 2024, which is being arranged by the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital. …

Median age for cancer diagnosis lower in India, says study
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Median age for cancer diagnosis lower in India, says study

The Hindu  

The median age for cancer diagnosis in India is lower when compared to the U.S., U.K., and China, said a report released by Apollo Hospitals. The fourth edition of Apollo Hospitals’s “Health of the Nation” report, which looks at trends in Non-Communicable Diseases based on the hospital’s data, has highlighted the huge burden of cancers among the country’s younger population …

Karnataka to start doorstep screening of oral and breast cancers along with other NCDs under ‘Gruha Arogya’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka to start doorstep screening of oral and breast cancers along with other NCDs under ‘Gruha Arogya’

The Hindu  

Facilitating early detection of oral, breast, and cervical cancers in the population, the State government is all set to roll out ‘Gruha Arogya’ under which door-to-door screening of these cancers along with other non-communicable diseases will be taken up. Doorstep screening Srinivasa G., State Deputy Director, told The Hindu on Saturday that teams from Health and Wellness Centres comprising a …

Only 1% of women screened for cervical cancer in India | Data
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Only 1% of women screened for cervical cancer in India | Data

The Hindu  

Only 1% of women are being screened for cervical cancer in India, despite the World Health Organization’s recommendation that at least 70% of women should get tested. In Tamil Nadu, for instance, 7% of women said that they were screened for cervical cancer and 3.8% for breast cancer — the highest among the two types across States. Chart 3 | …

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Understanding the stages of cervical cancer
11 months, 1 week ago

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Understanding the stages of cervical cancer

Hindustan Times  

January is labelled as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and as per a report by Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, cervical cancer claims the life of one woman every eight minutes in India. Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Understanding the stages of cervical cancer After breast cancer, it is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths among Indian women. Stage …

Nutrition and lifestyle strategies for breast cancer prevention
11 months, 1 week ago

Nutrition and lifestyle strategies for breast cancer prevention

Hindustan Times  

Breast cancer has emerged as a pressing concern, especially in urban areas, with lifestyle choices and nutritional status at the forefront of this growing challenge. Nutrition and lifestyle strategies for breast cancer prevention In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Meghal Sanghavi, Surgical Oncologist at Wockhardt Hospitals in Mumbai Central, shared, “Westernisation of lifestyle has become a significant contributor to …

Five-year Breast Cancer Survival Rate at 66.4 Pc Across 11 Geographical Areas in India: Study
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Five-year Breast Cancer Survival Rate at 66.4 Pc Across 11 Geographical Areas in India: Study

News 18  

The five-year survival rate of women patients who were diagnosed with breast cancer stands at 66.4 per cent across 11 geographical areas in India, according to a study. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India, accounting for over one quarter of all female cancers,” said the study titled “Breast cancer survival in India across 11 geographical …

National Cancer Awareness Day 2023: Honouring Marie Curie and Empowering Cancer Prevention
1 year, 1 month ago

National Cancer Awareness Day 2023: Honouring Marie Curie and Empowering Cancer Prevention

News 18  

National Cancer Awareness Day, is observed annually on November 7 in India since 2014. Marie Curie’s pioneering work and her breakthroughs paved the way for the evolution of nuclear energy radiotherapy which plays a pivotal tool in modern cancer treatment. National Cancer Awareness Day is dedicated to raising awareness about early diagnosis, preventive measures, and cancer treatment. National Cancer Awareness …

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023: Know Strategies To Prevent Recurrence Of Breast Cancer
1 year, 1 month ago

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023: Know Strategies To Prevent Recurrence Of Breast Cancer

ABP News  

Patients with breast cancer after completing therapy live with fear of recurrence of disease. Strategies To Prevent Recurrence Of Breast Cancer: Dr. Saurabh Tiwari also mentioned some strategies to prevent recurrence of Breast Cancer: Hormonal Therapy: Importance : Hormonal therapy is critical for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Maintaining a Healthy Weight: Importance : Obesity, especially in postmenopausal women, is associated …

Medical Checkups To Creating Awareness, 5 Expert-backed Tips To Detect Breast Cancer Early
1 year, 1 month ago

Medical Checkups To Creating Awareness, 5 Expert-backed Tips To Detect Breast Cancer Early

News 18  

There has been an increase in cases of breast cancer in the last few decades in India. According to Dr Sunita Chauhan, women should get themselves tested for breast cancer after the age of 40. According to the doctor, detection in the early stages is necessary for the timely treatment of breast cancer. Early diagnosis of the disease aims to …

Data show 25% of breast cancer incidence in women under 40 years of age, says Apollo Hospitals
1 year, 2 months ago

Data show 25% of breast cancer incidence in women under 40 years of age, says Apollo Hospitals

The Hindu  

Apollo Hospitals, on analysing close to 1,50,000 of its health screenings over the past five years, has found that 25% of breast cancer incidence were in women aged under 40 years in India. Listing the key findings from screenings, the hospital said that 25% of breast cancer cases among Indian women occurred at the age of 39 years or less. …

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023: Know how genetic testing is helpful in early diagnosis of the disease
1 year, 2 months ago

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023: Know how genetic testing is helpful in early diagnosis of the disease

India TV News  

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign held in the month of October to educate and raise awareness about breast cancer, as well as to support those who have been affected by this disease. The goal of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023 is to continue spreading awareness and knowledge about the importance of early detection and treatment, as well …

How accurate are India’s cancer registries? | Explained
1 year, 2 months ago

How accurate are India’s cancer registries? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: More women in the city of Aizawl are diagnosed with lung cancer than in all of Asia. This is data from India’s cancer registries, maintained under the National Cancer Registry Programme. The objectives of the National Cancer Registry Programme: i) To generate reliable data on the magnitude and patterns of cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality stratified …

News18 Network to Launch ‘Sanjeevani’ to Raise Awareness, Start Conversations About Cancer
1 year, 2 months ago

News18 Network to Launch ‘Sanjeevani’ to Raise Awareness, Start Conversations About Cancer

News 18  

News18 Network, Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation and Tata Trusts, all three organisations renowned for their dedication to meaningful and impactful initiatives, will jointly unveil ‘Sanjeevani-United Against Cancer’. Shyam Srinivasan, MD and CEO of Federal Bank, commended the initiative, saying, “As we celebrate the remarkable success of ‘Sanjeevani – A Shot of Life’ campaign which was aimed at addressing the …

Early detection of tumours can help treat breast cancer, say experts
1 year, 6 months ago

Early detection of tumours can help treat breast cancer, say experts

The Hindu  

Early detection of tumours can help treat breast cancer, say doctors. In a webinar on ‘Breast Cancer Care – Prevention to Advanced Treatment’ held as part of The Hindu Wellness Series, presented by Naruvi Hospitals, on May 28, the doctors said almost 1.78 lakh individuals had been diagnosed at an advanced stage. T. Allwyn Yabesh, consultant, medical oncologist, Naruvi Hospitals, …

Treating 2 L Cancer Patients Yearly, Yoga & Low-Cost Shot Trials: Tata Memorial Centre's Expansion Plans
1 year, 9 months ago

Treating 2 L Cancer Patients Yearly, Yoga & Low-Cost Shot Trials: Tata Memorial Centre's Expansion Plans

News 18  

The Tata Memorial Centre will soon treat close to two lakh new patients with cancer annually, and recent trials by the premier institution show that doing yoga and two low-cost injections save lives in breast cancer patients. The Tata Memorial Centre is India’s oldest and largest cancer centre, treating about 1.25 lakh new patients with cancer every year at its …

Cancer cases in India projected to rise from 14.6 lakh in 2022 to 15.7 lakh in 2025: Govt.
1 year, 9 months ago

Cancer cases in India projected to rise from 14.6 lakh in 2022 to 15.7 lakh in 2025: Govt.

The Hindu  

The number of cancer cases in the country is projected to go up from 14.6 lakh in 2022 to 15.7 lakh in 2025, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Cancer Registry Programme, the government informed Parliament on March 14. Elaborating on the steps taken by the government in this regard, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar …

World Cancer Day: Best cure for cancer is early detection
1 year, 10 months ago

World Cancer Day: Best cure for cancer is early detection

Firstpost  

The causes of delay in diagnosis in India range from patients ignoring the symptoms, delay of up to three months in seeking professional help, lack of access to specialised facilities, stigma attached to cancer and financial constraints A leading oncologist recently made a claim that due to globalisation, changing lifestyle and ageing population, India is set to face a ‘tsunami …

World Cancer Day 2023: Top 4 deadliest cancers in India and their symptoms as per oncologists
1 year, 10 months ago

World Cancer Day 2023: Top 4 deadliest cancers in India and their symptoms as per oncologists

Hindustan Times  

Cancer cases across the globe have been on rise and lifestyle factors play a significant role in this increase. A World Health Organization report released in 2020 said 1 in 10 Indians will develop cancer in their lifetime and 1 in 15 will die of it. Ahead of World Cancer Day 2023, which is observed every year on February 4 …

India to face ‘tsunami’ of chronic diseases like cancer: U.S.-based oncologist
1 year, 11 months ago

India to face ‘tsunami’ of chronic diseases like cancer: U.S.-based oncologist

The Hindu  

India will face a tsunami of chronic diseases such as cancer due to globalisation, growing economy, ageing population and changing lifestyle, warns a leading oncologist, making it imperative for the nation to embrace technology-driven medical techniques to prevent health catastrophes in an effective manner. Cancer vaccines for prevention and treatment, expansion of Artificial Intelligence & data digital technology, and cancer …

Breast cancer detection and treatment in India: Newer oral therapies, innovations
1 year, 11 months ago

Breast cancer detection and treatment in India: Newer oral therapies, innovations

Hindustan Times  

The most prevalent cancer in women, breast cancer, is also the most difficult to treat but it is also the most gratifying when it comes to recovery from or response to therapy. Breast cancer detection and treatment in India: Newer oral therapies, innovations Apart from the lack of skilled professionals, the rural public is also uninformed about their alternatives, even …

Government says breast cancer not a matter of ‘national’ or ‘extreme’ urgency
2 years ago

Government says breast cancer not a matter of ‘national’ or ‘extreme’ urgency

The Hindu  

December 17, 2022 05:03 am | Updated 10:08 pm IST - NEW DELHI Breast cancer, by the government’s estimate, is the leading cause of cancer in women in India however it doesn’t qualify as a matter of “national” or “extreme” urgency in the Health Ministry’s reckoning, suggest court filings as part of an ongoing case in the Kerala High Court. …

Lung and breast cancer: Bridging gap for newer therapies to deliver better clinical outcomes
2 years, 1 month ago

Lung and breast cancer: Bridging gap for newer therapies to deliver better clinical outcomes

Firstpost  

It’s very important to raise awareness among the general public about the disease and the possible affordable treatment they can take for it. Information inaccessibility between the common public is the biggest gap that Government of India is trying to uplift Non-communicable diseases, usually referred to as chronic diseases, are becoming a bigger problem in India. Due to cancer not …

Breast Cancer: How changes in lifestyle can reduce risk
2 years, 1 month ago

Breast Cancer: How changes in lifestyle can reduce risk

Firstpost  

In addition to using mammography and other acceptable measures to detect breast cancer, you can adjust a few aspects of your lifestyle to maintain good health and lower your risk of developing breast cancer Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths in women worldwide. Although there is no evidence that leading …

Alarming rise in breast cancer cases in India
2 years, 1 month ago

Alarming rise in breast cancer cases in India

The Hindu  

Picture this: According to a study by Globocon 2020, In India, every four minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. With some 1,78,000 new cases being diagnosed every year, the incidence of breast cancer has overtaken cervical cancer to become the most common cancer in Indian women. Myth: Family history of breast cancer is the most important risk factor …

Breast cancer incidences in young women on the rise in India, say oncologists
2 years, 2 months ago

Breast cancer incidences in young women on the rise in India, say oncologists

The Hindu  

Young women in India have higher risks of suffering from breast cancer when compared to the West, said K. Muthukumaraswamy, consultant medical oncologist of Apollo Cancer Centre in Madurai on Monday. He said that one woman dies of cervical cancer every eight minutes in India while one in two women diagnosed with breast cancer dies. Balu Mahendra, surgical oncologist, noted …

Common Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer Women Should Look Out For
2 years, 2 months ago

Common Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer Women Should Look Out For

News 18  

Breast cancer is one of the most common and dangerous diseases affecting women worldwide. To spread awareness about the disease, October is observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women, who have a history of breast cancer in their family, or have had a personal history of breast conditions such as lobular carcinoma in situ or atypical hyperplasia, are at an …

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022: Early symptoms of breast cancer and when to get tested to stay safe
2 years, 2 months ago

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022: Early symptoms of breast cancer and when to get tested to stay safe

Hindustan Times  

India, surprisingly, witnesses one of the lowest survival rates due to late detection in breast cancer as mammography and ultrasound are taken lightly and the family of the patient avoids getting anything as such. Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022: Early symptoms of breast cancer and when to get tested to stay safe Do you know what is the simplest thing …

Everything you should know about breast cancer
2 years, 4 months ago

Everything you should know about breast cancer

Live Mint  

Yes, we are living longer than we ever have before; human life expectancy has been on the rise for a while now, thanks to advances in medicine. Scary news — for instance, how starting menstrual periods at a young age equates to a higher chance of breast cancer — bother us endlessly. Breast cancer presents as a painless lump which …

Early detection of cancer increases chances of cure
2 years, 4 months ago

Early detection of cancer increases chances of cure

The Hindu  

Prevention is better than cure goes the adage. This is followed by oral and head and neck cancers, 90% of which are preventable, and cervical cancer in women,” says Shilpa Kandipalli, in charge head of the Department of Medical Oncology, King George Hospital. Vaccine helps The Government of India is supplying vaccine free to prevent hepatitis B infection HPV vaccine …

Can some early stage breast cancer patients safely skip chemotherapy?
2 years, 6 months ago

Can some early stage breast cancer patients safely skip chemotherapy?

Hindustan Times  

Breast cancer is a major problem in India and it’s increasing day by day as on a yearly basis, around 2 Lakh women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in India. He pointed out, “With the introduction of prognostic tests such as OncotypeDX and CanAssist Breast, we can now know which early stage breast cancer patients benefit from Chemotherapy. …

Early detection can curb cancer cases, say experts
2 years, 7 months ago

Early detection can curb cancer cases, say experts

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: With cancer cases on the rise in India, the best way to counter the disease is for the government to focus on preventive measures and to highlight the adverse effects of tobacco in school curriculums, opined two experts on the subject. According to another new report, cancer cases in the country increased at an average annual rate of 1.1-2 …

World Cancer Day 2022: Know Symptoms, Risk Factors of 5 Deadly Cancers in Women
2 years, 10 months ago

World Cancer Day 2022: Know Symptoms, Risk Factors of 5 Deadly Cancers in Women

News 18  

World Cancer Day is observed every year on February 4. Breast cancer One of the most common cancers among women, breast cancer is characterised by the uncontrolled growth of breast cells caused by gene mutations. Risk factors Having sex at a very young age Having multiple sexual partners Infection with the human papillomavirus Symptoms The symptoms of this cancer include …

World Cancer Day 2022: Most Common Cancers In India and Why They’re Rising
2 years, 10 months ago

World Cancer Day 2022: Most Common Cancers In India and Why They’re Rising

News 18  

World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 to create awareness about the various cancers that affect us. On the 22nd observance of World Cancer Day, we take a look at the cancer situation in India, the most common types of cancers here and why they are on the rise. Over 13 lakh people in India suffer from cancers every …

Bridging the gap in cancer care
2 years, 10 months ago

Bridging the gap in cancer care

Live Mint  

I aspire to live in a society where everybody lives cancer-free. Cancer prevalence in India The National Cancer Registry Programme mentioned in its report that 94.1 men per one lakh males in India and 103.6 women per one lakh females would be affected by one or the other form of cancer. The lack of cancer awareness in the masses coupled …

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