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"I Thought It Was Just Hormones": Why Women Delay Breast Cancer Detection
- Monday October 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Ambika Singh Kahma
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Why early detection, timely screening and putting your health first matter more than ever.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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6 In 10 Men Aged 45 And Above Unaware Of Prostate Cancer Screening Status: Survey
- Thursday October 15, 2026
- Health | Press Trust Of India
The survey found that 68.9 per cent of respondents could not name a single risk factor for prostate cancer, while only 13.2 per cent recognised family history as a risk factor. Around 75 per cent believed prostate cancer monitoring should begin only at the age of 50 or later.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Breast Density Can Hide Cancer On A Mammogram: What Women Need To Know
- Wednesday October 14, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Megha K Mukundan
Breast density refers to the proportion of fibrous and glandular tissue compared with fatty tissue in the breast.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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No Lump, No Symptoms: Routine Check-Up Detects 5mm Breast Cancer In 70-Year-Old
- Tuesday October 13, 2026
- Health | Edited by NDTV Health Desk
Following excision, specimen mammography confirmed the lesion was completely removed, and a frozen-section examination showed no evidence of residual disease at the margins. Mrs. Sarala recovered smoothly and was discharged the next day.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Assam Expands Cancer Care Infrastructure To Enhance Access Across The State
- Wednesday October 7, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian News Service
Assam is continuing to expand its cancer care infrastructure beyond major urban centres, with new facilities coming up in Sivasagar, Nagaon, Dhubri and Nalbari, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Tripura Launches Month-Long Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
- Thursday October 1, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian News Service
Tripura on Thursday launched a month-long breast cancer awareness campaign to promote breast health, early detection, awareness of risk factors and continuity of care, health officials said.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Lord's Mark Advances AI-Powered Breast Cancer Screening Technology Towards Final Clinical Trials Across USA, Great Britain And Europe
- Thursday September 24, 2026
- Business News | Team Advertorial
The company has completed clinical trials in India, with the results demonstrating accurate identification of cases evaluated during the trials.
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www.ndtv.com
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Gujarat Records 1,541 New Breast Cancer Cases In 2025: Gujarat Cancer Research Institute
- Tuesday August 18, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian News Service
Gujarat Health Minister Pruful Pansheriya has urged women to undergo regular breast cancer screening, citing state data showing that breast cancer accounts for 31.2 per cent of all cancers diagnosed among women in Gujarat.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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If Doctors Could Fix One Thing About India's Health, What Would It Be?
- Friday August 14, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Indian doctors emphasise shifting healthcare focus to prevention and early detection to improve outcomes for lifestyle diseases and cancer.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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IIT Indore Researchers Develop Non-Invasive Saliva Test For Early Oral Cancer Detection
- Thursday August 13, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
Using an advanced lab technique called liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, the researchers compared samples from healthy individuals, patients with oral submucous fibrosis, and patients with oral cancer.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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A Single, Low-Cost Blood Test May Soon Help Detect Cancer And Liver Diseases
- Wednesday August 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The test, called MethylScan, looks at tiny pieces of DNA circulating in the bloodstream and searches for patterns that can reveal what is happening in different organs.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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World Lung Cancer Day: 7 Common Lung Cancer Myths Doctors Want You To Stop Believing Right Now
- Saturday August 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Doctors stress that lung cancer screening is not meant for everyone, but it can be highly beneficial for people who fall into high-risk groups.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Rs 20,000 AI Cancer Test Sparks 'Pancreatic Cancer' Panic, Bengaluru Doctor Warns
- Friday June 19, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The doctor said such tests should be interpreted within evidence-based medical pathways and under expert supervision to avoid unnecessary anxiety and costs.
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www.ndtv.com
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India's First Indigenous HPV Test Validated To Make Cervical Cancer Detection Affordable
- Saturday June 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Certain high-risk HPV types can cause changes in cervical cells that may eventually develop into cancer if left untreated. Regular screening helps identify these infections and abnormal cell changes before cancer develops.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Poop Tests And Blood Tests Join Colonoscopy As Options For Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Andrea Dwyer
For people with a family history of colorectal cancer or genetic or hereditary syndromes or signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer, such as blood in the stool a colonoscopy is the only recommended test.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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"I Thought It Was Just Hormones": Why Women Delay Breast Cancer Detection
- Monday October 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Ambika Singh Kahma
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Why early detection, timely screening and putting your health first matter more than ever.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
6 In 10 Men Aged 45 And Above Unaware Of Prostate Cancer Screening Status: Survey
- Thursday October 15, 2026
- Health | Press Trust Of India
The survey found that 68.9 per cent of respondents could not name a single risk factor for prostate cancer, while only 13.2 per cent recognised family history as a risk factor. Around 75 per cent believed prostate cancer monitoring should begin only at the age of 50 or later.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Breast Density Can Hide Cancer On A Mammogram: What Women Need To Know
- Wednesday October 14, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Megha K Mukundan
Breast density refers to the proportion of fibrous and glandular tissue compared with fatty tissue in the breast.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
No Lump, No Symptoms: Routine Check-Up Detects 5mm Breast Cancer In 70-Year-Old
- Tuesday October 13, 2026
- Health | Edited by NDTV Health Desk
Following excision, specimen mammography confirmed the lesion was completely removed, and a frozen-section examination showed no evidence of residual disease at the margins. Mrs. Sarala recovered smoothly and was discharged the next day.
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www.ndtv.com/health
-
Assam Expands Cancer Care Infrastructure To Enhance Access Across The State
- Wednesday October 7, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian News Service
Assam is continuing to expand its cancer care infrastructure beyond major urban centres, with new facilities coming up in Sivasagar, Nagaon, Dhubri and Nalbari, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Tripura Launches Month-Long Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
- Thursday October 1, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian News Service
Tripura on Thursday launched a month-long breast cancer awareness campaign to promote breast health, early detection, awareness of risk factors and continuity of care, health officials said.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Lord's Mark Advances AI-Powered Breast Cancer Screening Technology Towards Final Clinical Trials Across USA, Great Britain And Europe
- Thursday September 24, 2026
- Business News | Team Advertorial
The company has completed clinical trials in India, with the results demonstrating accurate identification of cases evaluated during the trials.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Gujarat Records 1,541 New Breast Cancer Cases In 2025: Gujarat Cancer Research Institute
- Tuesday August 18, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian News Service
Gujarat Health Minister Pruful Pansheriya has urged women to undergo regular breast cancer screening, citing state data showing that breast cancer accounts for 31.2 per cent of all cancers diagnosed among women in Gujarat.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
If Doctors Could Fix One Thing About India's Health, What Would It Be?
- Friday August 14, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Indian doctors emphasise shifting healthcare focus to prevention and early detection to improve outcomes for lifestyle diseases and cancer.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
IIT Indore Researchers Develop Non-Invasive Saliva Test For Early Oral Cancer Detection
- Thursday August 13, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
Using an advanced lab technique called liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, the researchers compared samples from healthy individuals, patients with oral submucous fibrosis, and patients with oral cancer.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
A Single, Low-Cost Blood Test May Soon Help Detect Cancer And Liver Diseases
- Wednesday August 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The test, called MethylScan, looks at tiny pieces of DNA circulating in the bloodstream and searches for patterns that can reveal what is happening in different organs.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
World Lung Cancer Day: 7 Common Lung Cancer Myths Doctors Want You To Stop Believing Right Now
- Saturday August 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Doctors stress that lung cancer screening is not meant for everyone, but it can be highly beneficial for people who fall into high-risk groups.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Rs 20,000 AI Cancer Test Sparks 'Pancreatic Cancer' Panic, Bengaluru Doctor Warns
- Friday June 19, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The doctor said such tests should be interpreted within evidence-based medical pathways and under expert supervision to avoid unnecessary anxiety and costs.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
India's First Indigenous HPV Test Validated To Make Cervical Cancer Detection Affordable
- Saturday June 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Certain high-risk HPV types can cause changes in cervical cells that may eventually develop into cancer if left untreated. Regular screening helps identify these infections and abnormal cell changes before cancer develops.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Poop Tests And Blood Tests Join Colonoscopy As Options For Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Andrea Dwyer
For people with a family history of colorectal cancer or genetic or hereditary syndromes or signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer, such as blood in the stool a colonoscopy is the only recommended test.
-
www.ndtv.com/health