Fortis Memorial Research Institute on Sunday flagged off a bike rally from Fortis Cancer Institute in Defence Colony. According to the hospital’s press statement on Tuesday, over 70 enthusiastic Harley Davidson Riders group, Delhi Chapter participated in this rally aimed to educate the public about cancer and to celebrate the launch of Fortis Cancer Institute … Read More “Fortis Hospital organises bike rally to raise awareness on cancer in Delhi” »
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — New research says melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, isn’t just caused by environmental factors like sun exposure, family history can also play a role. Melanoma rates are increasing rapidly, doubling over the last 30 years. It’s more common among men overall, but before age 50, it strikes higher numbers … Read More “Melanoma Isn’t Just Caused By Environmental Factors Like Sun Exposure, New Research Says – CBS Philly” »
M@ Take Part In The Great Willy Waddle 2022 Image via Orchid Have you ever wanted to dress up as a giant penis and waddle across the Olympic Park? Of course you have. And this September sees the perfect opportunity, with the return of the Great Willy Waddle. The idea is simple: you slip into … Read More “Take Part In The Great Willy Waddle 2022” »
A 7-year-old boy who recently was diagnosed with thyroid cancer got the opportunity of a lifetime before an MLB game on Saturday. Beau Dowling, who was diagnosed with a neuroblastoma as a toddler and underwent treatment in the years since, was able to interact with players and throw out the first pitch in a game … Read More “Chicago White Sox Help Turn 7-Year-Old Cancer Patient’s Dream Into A Reality” »
Avesthagen Limited on Monday announced that it has entered into a four-year strategic alliance with Wipro Limited for making its genetic testing portfolio commercial. According to the company’s press statement, the portfolio includes genome panels offering highly specific, disease-centric analysis for conditions including cancers, neurodegenerative diseases, autoimmune disorders and rare disease conditions. The companies announced … Read More “Avesthagen launches breakthrough genetic testing portfolio for cancer and other diseases; Enters strategic alliance with Wipro” »
Dr Miriam Stoppard discusses how fears about radio waves sparked theories about mobile phones causing brain tumours – but examination of data from 776,000 people rules it out There is no proven link between mobile phone use and cancer (Stock photo) ( Image: Getty Images/Image Source) For years, rumours have floated around about a link … Read More “‘Mobile phones don’t increase your brain cancer risk, new study proves’ – Miriam Stoppard” »
By Dr. Pankaj Kumar Garg An oncologist needs to answer this question more frequently, especially in the recent times due to perhaps two major reasons – (a) a surge in the number of young women having breast cancer, and (2) a shift in the childbearing age due to multiple socio-economic and demographic reasons. Breast cancer … Read More “Can I get pregnant after breast cancer treatment?” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Wednesday will mark our 16th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon to raise money in the fight against childhood cancer. The foundation is all about hope, offering hope to families through research into new treatments and cures, hope in the form of a helping hand during the toughest times. And … Read More “Teenage Boy Battling Rare Condition Works To Raise Awareness, Money In Fight Against Childhood Cancer – CBS Philly” »
A family have been paying tribute to a “kind and loving” dad initially diagnosed with indigestion who tragically died of cancer two months later. Stuart Simpson sadly passed away at the age of 56 after being diagnosed with stage four bowel and liver cancer. After experiencing pain in his side in April 2022, he went … Read More “Family tribute to ‘loving’ dad who died of cancer two months after ‘indigestion’ diagnosis” »
By 2020, nearly 340,000 people died of rectal cancer. Now, a new treatment that offers hope of overcoming the disease – and perhaps other cancers as well – may be available within a year. A recent trial, conducted by researchers at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and published in the New England Journal of … Read More “Here’s who could be helped by the new cancer drug – and when” »