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Mumbai: Experts discuss advancements in cancer care and preventative approaches

Mumbai: Experts discuss advancements in cancer care and preventative approaches

The event featured discussions centered on advancements in multidisciplinary treatments, precision medicine and patient-centred cancer care

11 February,2025 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
World Cancer Day 2025: Tahira Kashyap pays tribute to women battling illness

World Cancer Day 2025: Tahira Kashyap pays tribute to women battling illness

Tahira recently spoke about the challenges of battling cancer and praised government programs like Ayushman Bharat and PMJAY for making treatment more accessible

05 February,2025 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI
BMC launches 'Mumbai Integrated Cancer Prevention Programme'

BMC launches 'Mumbai Integrated Cancer Prevention Programme'

The campaign aims to combat the rising incidence of cancer by providing early detection, screening, and treatment options to Mumbaikars. A provision of 10 per cent for health initiatives, including cancer awareness, has been allocated in the BMC’s 2025 budget

04 February,2025 09:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Did you know these lifestyle and food habits are increasing risk of cancer?

Did you know these lifestyle and food habits are increasing risk of cancer?

While some risk factors of cancer are beyond one’s control, certain lifestyle habits can also secretly play a role in development of the disease

04 February,2025 06:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
No link between mobile phone use and various cancers: Study

No link between mobile phone use and various cancers: Study

The research found no association between radio wave exposure from mobile phones and various cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and cancers of the thyroid and oral cavity

04 February,2025 01:45 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
World Cancer Day: 5 powerful audiobooks, podcasts to help inspire strength

World Cancer Day: 5 powerful audiobooks, podcasts to help inspire strength

Whether you're looking for support, information about the disease or some inspiration, these titles provide valuable insights into the emotional and physical strength required to navigate this disease while fostering important conversations about hope, healing, and resilience

04 February,2025 01:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Lung cancer cases in never-smokers on the rise, air pollution could be driver'

'Lung cancer cases in never-smokers on the rise, air pollution could be driver'

The study was published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal on World Cancer Day on Tuesday.

04 February,2025 09:46 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Does cervical cancer affect fertility among women?

Does cervical cancer affect fertility among women?

Among patients of child-bearing age, the crucial topic of whether cervical cancer impacts fertility frequently comes up

04 February,2025 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
85 pc increase in cancer cases, deaths expected by 2050 in South-East Asia: WHO

85 pc increase in cancer cases, deaths expected by 2050 in South-East Asia: WHO

In 2022, the WHO South-East Asia Region had 2.4 million new cases of cancer, including 56,000 children, and 1.5 million deaths

04 February,2025 09:44 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Five gynaecological cancers that every woman should be aware of

Five gynaecological cancers that every woman should be aware of

Gynaecological cancer, which originates in a woman’s reproductive system, requires early detection for accurate and timely treatment

04 February,2025 09:42 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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