Breakthrough In Lung Cancer Treatment, Study Finds
Patients had numerically better but statistically similar five-year overall survival rates for IMRT (30.8 per cent) compared to 3D-CRT (26.6 per cent), as well as progression-free survival rates (16.5 per cent vs. 14.6 per cent). Taken together, these results favored IMRT, even though patients on the IMRT arm had significantly larger tumors and more tumors in unfavorable locations near the heart.
Jun 30, 2024, 17:53 PM IST
Research Connects Colourless, Odourless Gas to Increase In Nonsmokers' Lung Cancer
Lung cancer has traditionally been thought of as a "smoker's disease". However, the tremendous rise of the deadly disease in non-smokers indicates their long-term, high exposures to radon gas, according to a study.
Apr 12, 2024, 14:03 PM IST
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Symptoms, Preventive Measure And Lifestyle Changes To Adopt
Dr Kamran Ali, Principal Consultant, Thoracic Surgery, Lung Transplant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket shares symptoms, preventive measures and lifestyle changes to adopt to reduce the risk of lung cancer.
Nov 24, 2023, 13:38 PM IST
Lung Cancer Risk In Children: How Air Pollution Is Damaging Kids' Health - Doctor's Tips To Stay Safe
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: A deteriorating environment has many health risks, one of which is lung cancer in children, says an expert. Here are some effective and practical steps to keep children safe from the impact of toxic air.
Nov 22, 2023, 10:01 AM IST
Persistent Cough To Sudden Weight Loss - Early Signs Of Lung Cancer To Watch Out For And Steps To Take
While smokers are more at risk of lung cancer, the disease can affect anyone, with the risk increasing because of the growing pollution levels across Indian cities. Doctors say it is crucial to pay attention to the subtle signals our bodies provide for early diagnosis and effective treatment
Nov 13, 2023, 11:14 AM IST
Can Air Pollution Lead To Cancer? AIIMS Doctor Answers
As air quality continues to remain severe in Delhi-NCR, doctors and health experts explained the hazardous impact of air pollution on the overall health of the human body.
Nov 06, 2023, 17:12 PM IST
EXCLUSIVE: Expert Explains 8 Leading Causes Of Lung Cancer In India
Dr Sajjan Rajpurohit, Senior Director, Medical Oncology – Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh explains leading causes of lung cancer.
Aug 18, 2023, 12:56 PM IST
World Lung Cancer Day 2023: Lung Cancer Continues To Top Cancer Mortality Charts In India
Every year, August 1 is observed as World Lung Cancer Day to raise awareness about lung cancer and associated issues. It is reportedly the most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, claiming more lives yearly than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined.
Aug 01, 2023, 11:52 AM IST
World Lung Cancer Day 2023: Passive Smoking Can Lead To Deadly Lung Cancer; Check 5 Preventive Steps
Passive smoking is defined as the involuntary inhaling of smoke from other people's cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. It is one of the leading causes of lung cancer in non-smokers.
Aug 01, 2023, 10:48 AM IST
Titanic Actor Lew Palter Dies Of Lung Cancer At 94
Titanic Star Dead: Lew Palter is survived by his daughter, grandchildren, Sam, Tessa and Miranda.
Jun 27, 2023, 08:43 AM IST
Lung Cancer: Silent Warning Signs and Preventive Measures to Take; Check Doctor's Advice
In India Lung Cancer comprises 7% of all new cancer cases and 10% of all Cancer deaths. Here are expert's comment on the early signs and symtoms of lung cancer and it's preventive care.
Feb 04, 2023, 20:14 PM IST
World Lung Day: Risk of lung cancer is 24 to 36 times higher in smokers, say experts
According to the World Health Organization, lung cancer accounts for around one in five deaths caused due to cancer globally. Early detection and treatment are key in the treatment of lung cancer.
Sep 24, 2022, 14:17 PM IST
Yoga will eliminate deadly diseases like cancer, claimed in research
In a study by the Healthcare Center of the University of Texas, it has been claimed that doing yoga can also get rid of diseases like cancer.
Dec 26, 2021, 15:34 PM IST
No evidence to prove lung cancer caused by smoking addiction, says court; asks insurer to pay claim
The court said there was no evidence to prove that the patient suffered from lung cancer due to his addiction to smoking, apart from the mention of "addiction smoking" on the treatment papers.
Oct 02, 2021, 15:31 PM IST
Breast cancer overtakes lung as most common cancer, says WHO
"Lung cancer was the most common type for the last two decades, but is now in second place, ahead of colorectal cancer, which is the third most widespread," said Andre Ilbawi, a cancer specialist at the WHO. He noted that obesity in women was a common risk factor in breast cancer, and is also driving overall cancer numbers.
Feb 02, 2021, 21:03 PM IST
Kangana Ranaut meets Sanjay Dutt in Hyderabad, shares latest pic!
Kangana and Sanjay Dutt were staying in the same hotel in Hyderabad where the actress is shooting her next.
Nov 27, 2020, 12:29 PM IST
Sanjay Dutt recovers from critical illness, announces good news with a heartfelt note
Dutt's wife Maanayata and the kids were in Dubai during lockdown but she flew down to Mumbai alone a while back after Sanjay's illness.
Oct 21, 2020, 15:14 PM IST
'Vicky Donor' actor Bhupesh Pandya dies of lung cancer, Bollywood mourns demise
Actor Bhupesh Pandya was an alumnus of National School of Drama (NSD).
Sep 23, 2020, 21:33 PM IST
Sanjay Dutt and wife Maanayata leave for Dubai ahead of his cancer treatment - Pics
Dutt was hospitalised sometime back after he complained of breathlessness.
Sep 16, 2020, 12:15 PM IST
