Blood Cancer

Blood Cancer: Cases Of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Rising Among Indian Youth, Claim Experts

A recent study published in the journal Lancet showed that the condition is found in much younger persons, with the majority of patients being diagnosed between the ages of 30 and 40 years, in India. In comparison, the average age of diagnosis in Western countries is 64
years. 

May 29, 2024, 11:20 AM IST

World Blood Cancer Day: Different Types Of Blood Cancers, Symptoms And More - A Layman's Guide

According to an expert, blood cancers originate from the components of bone marrow and the lymph node system. Besides manifesting in the blood, or as lymph node swellings, such cancers could present in almost any organ of the body.

May 28, 2024, 16:39 PM IST

Obesity Connected To Detection Of Blood Cancer Precursor, Finds Study

Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer of the plasma cells, a type of white blood cells that produce antibodies to fight infection. MGUS, characterised by an abnormal protein produced by plasma cells, is a known precursor to multiple myeloma.

Jan 15, 2024, 14:11 PM IST

World Lymphoma Awareness Day: Expert Shares 10 Lesser-Known Facts About Lymphoma

On World Lymphoma Awareness Day, it's important to raise awareness of this disease and elucidate lesser-known information. 

Sep 15, 2023, 21:45 PM IST

World Lymphoma Awareness Day: Date, History, And Significance

World Lymphoma Awareness Day serves as a platform to show solidarity with lymphoma patients and their families.

Sep 15, 2023, 12:15 PM IST

Covid-19 vaccine protects patients with blood cancer: Study makes big claim!

The study focused on patients with two kinds of blood cancer: B-cell lymphoma and multiple myeloma. "Our results show that almost all study participants had a strong T cell response to Covid-19 vaccination," one of the researchers said.

Dec 24, 2022, 10:44 AM IST

Did you know Keanu Reeves donated 70 per cent of his Matrix salary to cancer research?

In 2020, Keanu Reeves reportedly auctioned off a 15-minute virtual Zoom date to raise money for children dealing with the deadly disease.

Jan 04, 2022, 13:28 PM IST

Kirron Kher resumes work after blood cancer diagnosis, husband Anupam Kher cheers her!

The BJP MP Kirron Kher is suffering from multiple myeloma (blood cancer) and is currently undergoing treatment for it. 

Oct 09, 2021, 14:03 PM IST

Rishi Kapoor's most cherished desire was to see Ranbir married, 'bete ko ghodi pe dekhna hai', recalls Neetu Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor and wife Neetu Kapoor's on-screen chemistry turned into a real-life romance and the two got married on January 22, 1980. On Rishi's 69th birth anniversary, the actress-wife recalled the good old times.

Sep 04, 2021, 12:45 PM IST

Kirron Kher health update: She’s got best doctors, and is doing much better, says husband Anupam Kher

Veteran actor Anupam Kher on Wednesday expressed his happiness over the improvement in the health of his beloved wife Kirron Kher. 

Jun 30, 2021, 18:46 PM IST

Cancer-stricken Kirron Kher appears in Anupam Kher and son Sikander Kher's videos, thanks fans for heartfelt birthday wishes - Watch

Kirron Kher made a pleasant rare appearance and thanked her fans for wishing her well. She said, "I want to say a big thank you. Thank you so much for all your good wishes and all your love and all your prayers."

Jun 16, 2021, 17:13 PM IST

Kirron Kher is absolutely fine: Husband Anupam Kher quashes death hoax, urges all to 'not spread such negative news'

The BJP MP Kirron Kher is suffering from multiple myeloma (blood cancer) and is currently undergoing treatment for it. 

May 08, 2021, 09:01 AM IST

Bollywood Breaking: Why Rishi Kapoor was special?

Watch Rishi Kapoor's great journey in Bollywood.

May 01, 2021, 15:50 PM IST

Bollywood Breaking: Rishi Kapoor's death completes one year

Rishi Kapoor died at Mumbai's Sir HN Reliance Foundation hospital on April 30, 2020, and was battling Leukaemia (blood cancer) for the past two years.

May 01, 2021, 15:44 PM IST

Neetu Kapoor says 'life will never be the same without him', remembers late hubby Rishi Kapoor in emotional post!

Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor's on-screen chemistry turned into a real-life romance and the two got married on January 22, 1980. 

Apr 30, 2021, 12:30 PM IST

On Rishi Kapoor's first death anniversary, scroll through his most loved moments with wife Neetu Kapoor - In Pics

Rishi Kapoor died at Mumbai's Sir HN Reliance Foundation hospital on April 30, 2020, and was battling Leukaemia (blood cancer) for the past two years. 

Apr 30, 2021, 07:47 AM IST

Kirron Kher: From a celebrated artist to a successful politician

Veteran actress turned politician Kirron Kher is diagnosed with blood cancer and her husband Anupam Kher took to social media platform to confirm the news on Thursday (April 1).

Apr 01, 2021, 17:42 PM IST

Anupam Kher confirms wife Kirron Kher battling blood cancer, says she's undergoing treatment and will come out stronger!

Veteran actor Anupam Kher took to social media and confirmed the news of his wife and actress-politician Kirron Kher battling blood cancer. In a note, he wrote that 'Kirron has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer '.

Apr 01, 2021, 12:21 PM IST

Kirron Kher, noted actress-politician, suffering from blood cancer: BJP leader

Kirron Kher left behind Congress candidate Pawan Bansal in 2014 and was elected to power for the first time. Later in 2019, she again defeated him and retained her seat in Chandigarh. 

Apr 01, 2021, 10:22 AM IST

Researchers develop new target which can help in treating blood cancer

New QIMR Berghofer research has identified how an early genetic change in blood and bone marrow cells paves the way for the development of some blood cancers. The discovery provides a new target for the treatment of the blood cancers myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).

Jun 16, 2020, 08:40 AM IST