kidney cancer

Shielding Your Health: Essential Preventive Measures Against Kidney Cancer

Diet plays an essential role in cancer prevention. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low in processed foods and red meats, can help reduce the risk of kidney cancer. 

Jun 28, 2024, 11:27 AM IST

Therapies For Kidney Cancer: What You Need To Know

In recent years, advancements in medical research have led to the development of targeted therapies for various cancers, offering new hope for patients. These therapies focus on specific molecules and pathways critical to cancer cell growth and survival, providing a more precise approach than traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. Understanding these options is crucial for patients and healthcare providers in managing and treating cancer effectively.

Jun 22, 2024, 10:49 AM IST

Young Adult Kidney Cancer Survivors At Higher Risk Of Heart Problems: Study

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of health complications and death among adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer, with AYAs defined as patients aged 15 to 39.

Jul 06, 2023, 12:53 PM IST

Gene 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

British actor Albert Finney dies at 82

The actor was also granted knighthood, which he refused in 2000. 

Feb 08, 2019, 22:51 PM IST

Urological cancer linked to increased risk of suicide

Patients with urological cancer such as prostate, bladder or kidney cancer are five times more likely to commit suicide than people without cancer, new research has found.

Mar 19, 2018, 13:18 PM IST

'Drastic' HIV decrease prompted by cancer drug in lung cancer patient

Some 37 million people worldwide have the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS.

Dec 03, 2017, 17:18 PM IST

Kidneys have failed, I haven't: Filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi

Ailing filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi, who is on dialysis, says with help from the whos who of the film industry and a life-giving call from songstress Lata Mangeshkar, her indomitable spirit has got a boost and she continues to fight her health battle with a vengeance.

Nov 08, 2017, 17:25 PM IST

Kalpana Lajmi rushed to ICU as she battles cancer; Aamir Khan, Rohit Shetty offer financial help

Veteran filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi, who is credited for making solid women-centric films in her career such as Rudali and Daman to name a few is battling kidney cancer and has been rushed to the ICU reportedly.

Nov 06, 2017, 17:20 PM IST

'Peepli Live' actor Sitaram Panchal succumbs to cancer, his last pic will break your heart!

One of the most talented actors in Bollywood, Sitaram Panchal, who has best remembered for his roles in 'Peepli Live' and 'Jolly LLB 2' to name a few succumbed to cancer on Thursday.

Aug 10, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

Akshay Kumar's 'Jolly LLB 2' fellow actor Sitaram Panchal suffers from cancer, seeks help via Facebook

One of the noted actors in Hindi cinema, Sitaram Panchal, who has featured films such as 'Paan Singh Tomar', 'Jolly LLB 2', 'Peepli Live' and 'Slumdog Millionaire' is currently suffering from Lung and Kidney cancer. The fine actor has been not able to work due to his severe health condition.

Jul 19, 2017, 10:48 AM IST

THIS drug can tackle rare kidney cancer

According to a recent study, some patients with a form of advanced kidney cancer that carries a poor prognosis benefited from an experimental drug targeted to an abnormal genetic pathway causing cancerous growth.

Jun 24, 2017, 20:49 PM IST

Post trial scientists develop tablet to prevent kidney cancer relapse

A recent trial demonstrates that consuming oral tablet Sunitinib for one year reduces the likelihood of cancer returning for kidney cancer patients following removal of the kidney. 

Oct 12, 2016, 20:40 PM IST

Childhood Cancer Awareness month: This mom's heart-rending 'back-to-school' photo will break your heart! (Pic inside)

Julie, who lost her daugher to a rare form of kidney cancer last December, shared this side-by-side split photo on Facebook, which has gone viral breaking the hearts of netizens, in an attempt to raise awareness about childhood cancer.

Sep 19, 2016, 14:33 PM IST

Obese patients with kidney cancer may live longer: Study

Having a high body mass index (BMI) is a well-established risk factor for clear cell renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer. BMI is the ratio of weight in kilograms divided by the squared height in meters.

Sep 06, 2016, 12:04 PM IST

England great Gordon Banks reveals cancer diagnosis

 England`s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks is fighting kidney cancer for a second time, he revealed in a British newspaper interview published on Sunday.

Dec 13, 2015, 20:00 PM IST