A nationwide survey and a Kolkata conference foreground the urgent need for colorectal cancer awareness, early detection and prevention during March, observed globally as the month for colon cancer awareness
Madhya Pradesh has stood first in the country in administering the highest number of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines to girls for prevention of cervical cancer.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to inaugurate a state-of-the-art cancer centre in the city soon.
Cancer has always been perceived as a frightening diagnosis. It is often associated with the fear of pain, prolonged treatment and uncertainty.
Expressing concerns over this trend, Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital (BMCH) Director (Clinical) Dr S G Kabra said that the data that emerged from the Histopathology department of BMCH is surprising and serious.
For over three decades, a highly accurate early diagnostic test for ovarian cancer has eluded physicians.
Scientists have uncovered a mechanism by which cancer cells prevent the immune system from activating and attacking the cancerous invaders.
Renowned Bengali actress Sreela Majumdar, known for her impactful roles in classics like 'Mandi' and 'Damul,' passes away at 65 after a three-year battle with cancer. A loss mourned by the Bengal film industry.
Every time a person is exposed to carcinogens, cancer is brought on, and when they are exposed to elements in our food, the growth of the cancerous cells is also inhibited.
In recent years, it has been discovered that Zika virus, which is carried by mosquitoes, can potentially be used to kill cancer cells.
