cancer Archives - DD India

December 23, 2024 8:09 PM

Coffee and Tea may reduce risk of head and neck cancer, study finds

Regular consumption of coffee and tea may help lower the risk of developing head and neck cancers, including cancers of the mouth and throat, according to a study published on Monday in the CANCER journal. These findings could hold significant implic...

November 12, 2024 12:37 PM

New antibody shows promise as breakthrough cancer treatment: Study

Researchers at Uppsala University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed an antibody that has the potential to treat various types of cancer. The researchers successfully integrated three different functionalities into the antibody, whi...

October 28, 2024 9:28 PM

Nepal to provide free cancer treatment for children in public hospitals from November 16

The Nepal government has announced free cancer treatment for children under the age of 14 at select public hospitals. Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, confirmed that the initiative would come into effect on November 16, ensuring tha...

October 10, 2024 5:22 PM

Scientists discover key enzyme to overcome cancer drug resistance

Scientists from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, have identified a new therapeutic target by activating a DNA repair enzyme called Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1). This discovery could pave the way for com...

July 28, 2024 5:58 PM

Researchers give new insight into role of PTPRK in tissue repair, cancer

Researchers at the Babraham Institute have uncovered new insights into the function of PTPRK, a protein linked to multiple forms of cancer and coeliac disease. The study, published in the Journal of Cell Science, reveals PTPRK's crucial role in tumor...

July 8, 2024 6:58 PM

Study identifies thousands of high-risk cancer gene variants

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying over 5,000 genetic variations that contribute to cancer growth. This landmark study, conducted by researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, a...

June 15, 2024 4:47 PM

Kate, Princess of Wales, makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, made her first public appearance on Saturday since surgery five months ago revealed the presence of cancer. Kate, wearing a pale outfit, rode in a carriage with her three children before the "Trooping the Colour", ...

May 1, 2024 1:42 PM

Breast cancer screening should begin at age 40, US panel says

Women at average risk for breast cancer should get screening mammograms every other year starting at age 40, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) said on Tuesday, cementing insurance coverage for the procedure for that age group under the...

February 6, 2024 2:23 PM

King Charles diagnosed with cancer, PM Modi wishes speedy recovery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished a speedy recovery to King Charles, who has been diagnosed with a form of cancer. "I join the people of India in wishing speedy recovery and good health to His Majesty King Charles III," PM Modi said in ...

December 11, 2023 2:17 PM

Less than five minutes of daily exercise can boost late-stage lung cancer survival: Study

Lung cancer, affecting a large number of individuals annually than any other malignancy, has sparked new hope through a groundbreaking study led by Curtin University. This study delved into the lives of individuals diagnosed with incurable forms of t...