Experts stress need for early detection and prevention of cancer
6 months, 1 week ago

Experts stress need for early detection and prevention of cancer

The Hindu  

At a webinar held as a part of The Hindu Wellness Series on Sunday, doctors discussed the importance of early detection and prevention of cancer. Doctors from Naruvi Hospitals, Vellore — T. Allwyn Yabesh, senior consultant and consultants Rahul Krishnan, and G. Sindhu — were the panellists for the webinar on ‘Cancer : Prevention and Early Detection’. “Screening is a form of secondary prevention; timely diagnosis and early treatment can significantly improve outcomes by delaying or halting the disease progression, increasing cure rates and reducing morbidity and mortality,” she said. Dr. Rahul Krishnan highlighted the importance of family history and recommended examination for breast, ovarian, colon, and stomach cancer, particularly among those who have hereditary risks and are aged below 50.

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Inside India's cancer surge: The numbers, the science, and the hope
3 weeks, 6 days ago

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India Today  

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CM Pinarayi Vijayan launches mass cancer screening campaign ‘Arogyam Anandam’

New Indian Express  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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CM launches year-long cancer screening campaign
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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest level

The Independent  

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Hindustan Times  

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Know why women around 30 to 35 should do timely examinations to avoid cervical cancer

India TV News  

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ABP News  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Opinion: Finally, a cervical cancer screening that allows women more autonomy

CNN  

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Hindustan Times  

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Contribution to early detection of breast cancer

Hindustan Times  

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Breast Cancer Awareness: The Importance of Early Detection
1 year, 5 months ago

Breast Cancer Awareness: The Importance of Early Detection

Deccan Chronicle  

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News 18  

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Data show 25% of breast cancer incidence in women under 40 years of age, says Apollo Hospitals
1 year, 5 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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1 year, 5 months ago

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The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jill Biden is urging women …

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News 18  

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The Independent  

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2 years, 2 months ago

How to deal with cervical cancer in time

Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022: Early symptoms of breast cancer and when to get tested to stay safe
2 years, 5 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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Brisbane breast cancer patient Sarah Anderson urges better detection in young women
2 years, 5 months ago

Brisbane breast cancer patient Sarah Anderson urges better detection in young women

ABC  

A 31-year-old Brisbane woman is facing yearlong cancer treatment and a double mastectomy after finding a shower painful. Key points: A young Brisbane woman has called for better breast cancer detection in young women Sarah Anderson was 31 when she was diagnosed in July About one woman under the age of 40 is expected to die each week from breast …

Early detection can curb cancer cases, say experts
2 years, 10 months ago

Early detection can curb cancer cases, say experts

Deccan Chronicle  

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 4 stages of breast cancer explained
3 years, 5 months ago

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 4 stages of breast cancer explained

Hindustan Times  

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Progress against cancer
4 years, 2 months ago

Progress against cancer

The Hindu  

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Why early detection is key to deal with women's cancers
6 years, 5 months ago

Why early detection is key to deal with women's cancers

The Hindu  

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For Many Women, Cervical Cancer Screening May Get A Lot Simpler
7 years, 6 months ago

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NPR  

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India must conduct a thorough reexamination of how it approaches early breast cancer detection
9 years, 1 month ago

India must conduct a thorough reexamination of how it approaches early breast cancer detection

Firstpost  

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Breast cancer still a taboo
10 years, 5 months ago

Breast cancer still a taboo

The Hindu  

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Call for cervical cancer awareness in Vizag
11 years, 9 months ago

Call for cervical cancer awareness in Vizag

The Hindu  

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When in doubt, check it out
12 years, 1 month ago

When in doubt, check it out

The Hindu  

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Progress against cancer
27 years, 7 months ago

Progress against cancer

The Hindu  

There have been significant gains in cancer treatment; at the same time, no effort should be spared to provide state-of-the-art treatment to all those who need it. In case of very early detection of cancer in the pre-palpable, pre-visual stage, cure to the extent of 80 per cent to 90 per cent is possible. The use of specific tumour markers …

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