Chronic Diseases on the Rise in India: Lancet Study Warns of Growing Burden on Women
The report highlights a stark gender divide. Since 1990, chronic disease mortality has risen by 68% among women, compared to…
Cancer-Free Campaign Launched in Kalyan-Dombivli
The campaign will focus on early detection and treatment of oral, breast, and cervical cancers. Kalyan: Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation’s (KDMC)…
Three in Five Liver Cancer Cases Are Preventable, Says Lancet Report
Three in five liver cancer cases are preventable if key risk factors such as alcohol consumption, fatty liver disease, and…
Cervical Cancer Claims 8 Women’s Lives Every Hour in India, Study Reveals
In a disturbing revelation, a new study by the ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health has found…
Study Finds Ways to Reduce the Risk of Cancer Recurrence
A global study involving 8,438 patients with colorectal cancer linked to Lynch Syndrome has identified strategies that could significantly reduce…
Cancer treatment a top priority; Rs 3,000 crore allocated in the last eight years: Union Health Minister
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Sunday said that fighting cancer is a top-priority area for policymakers, and Rs 3,000…
Tata Memorial Centre Launches MenCan Initiative to Tackle Rising Male Cancers
In a major step toward improving men’s cancer care in India, the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) has launched MenCan, a…
Cancer Screening on Wheels in the State, Travel Across Districts
In recent years, the number of cancer patients has increased significantly. To prevent and detect this disease at an early…
‘Day Cancer Care Centres’ to Open in All Districts
The Government will open day cancer care centres in every district of the country within the next three years. Union…
Free Cancer Vaccine for Girls Aged 0-14 in Maharashtra
Cancer cases are rising rapidly across the country, and not just due to smoking or addiction, but also because of…
Three Out of Five Cancer Patients Die After Diagnosis, Women More Affected Than Men: Study
Cancer cases are rising at an alarming rate worldwide, and the number of deaths due to the disease is equally…
Cancer Vaccine for Women to Be Available in Six Months
A vaccine to combat cancer in women will be available within five to six months, and adolescent girls aged 9…
World Cancer Day: Day-Care Centres to Be Set up in Every District Within Two Months
On Saturday, the financial budget for 2025-26 was presented, announcing the establishment of 200 day-care centres across the country for…
Cancer Emerged as the Fastest-Growing Ailment in India: Report
Cancer has emerged as the fastest-growing ailment in India, with cases increasing by 12% in 2024, followed closely by cardiac…
66% Deaths in India Caused by Non-communicable Diseases, says ICMR Report
The percentage of non-communicable (non-infectious) disease-related mortality rose from 37.9% in 1990 to 61.8% in 2016, according to research by…