Effect Of Cancer On Children Vs Adults: Understanding Leukaemia, Challenges And Treatments
Cancer, particularly leukaemia, presents distinct challenges in children and adults. Understanding these differences is crucial for effective treatment. Explore the unique aspects of cancer across different age groups.
Mar 04, 2024, 14:12 PM ISTCervical Cancer In India: Late Diagnosis Kills 2 In 3 Patients Every Year, States Doctor
Nearly two in three cervical cancer patients die in India owing to late diagnosis, said a doctor. With January being observed as the Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, here is the mortality rate of cancer patients in India.
Jan 30, 2024, 13:36 PM IST
Cancer cells hide behind sugar particles to dodge the immune system
Cancer cells attack the immune system and thus go unnoticed at times. Disguised cancer cells use sugar molecules on their surface to sneak away from immune system. Find out how this traitor can be caught.
Nov 08, 2022, 11:44 AM ISTGene signature indicates the prognosis of kidney cancer reveals study
The activity of some specific genes in the cancer cells seems to be able to predict the risk of the tumour reveals a study.
Oct 18, 2022, 19:11 PM IST
Researchers test new combination therapy for head and neck cancer
Researchers in this study combined radiation therapy with a drug (telaglenastat) that stops a key enzyme in a cell pathway that becomes altered in cancer cells, causing those cells to grow rapidly and resist treatment. Wicker says this drug has already been studied in multiple clinical trials to see if it could improve treatment of various cancers.
Jan 23, 2021, 23:26 PM ISTA 'sci-fi' cancer therapy fights brain tumors, study finds
The device, called Optune, is made by Novocure, based in Jersey, an island near England.
Apr 03, 2017, 00:16 AM ISTThis new drug delivery method may pave way for better cancer therapy
This is a good news for people suffering with cancer as they may soon face better therapy with the coming of a new drug delivery method.
Mar 18, 2017, 00:02 AM ISTNew treatment may prevent cancer recurrence
Scientists have found that immunotherapy can destroy majority of dormant cancer cells that become resistant to chemotherapy and combining the two treatments may help prevent cancer recurrence.
Sep 03, 2016, 13:47 PM IST