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Breast Cancer: Why Early Detection Is Still the Biggest Challenge In India
Nearly two out of three women diagnosed with breast cancer in India survive for at least five years after diagnosis. Although this is better than in the past, survival rates remain much higher in richer countries
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Why Assam Has The Highest Number Of Cancer Survivors
Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal has claimed that about 47 lakh people have been screened so far, resulting in the early detection of more than 900 cancer patients
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Largest Shortages In Cancer Workforce In 2050 Could Be Nurses, Diagnostic Specialists: Study
Scaling up the global cancer workforce could reduce mortality by over 50 percent in 55 countries, notably in Africa, Central America, and South Asia.
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Are Some Cancers Worse Than Others? What Scientists Say
Scientists say some cancers are biologically more aggressive than others, but outcomes depend on many factors including tumour type, stage, genetics, treatment response, and early detection.
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How Modern Cancer Treatments Focus Not Just On Survival, But Also On Quality Of Life
For patients juggling careers, family, and personal responsibilities, a diagnosis doesn't put life on pause. Instead, it reshapes it, demanding resilience and a new way of balancing treatment with daily living.
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Childhood Cancer: Less Than 30% Of Diagnosed Children Survive In Pakistan
Around 10,000 children are diagnosed with cancer in Pakistan each year, but fewer than 30 per cent of them survive due to delayed diagnosis, limited treatment facilities and financial difficulties, health experts stated at an
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Union Government Aims To Achieve 60% Childhood Cancer Survival Rate By 2030
Assuring innovative funding models to support childhood cancer, Deputy Director General of Health Services L. Swasticharan said on Sunday that the Union government is aiming to achieve a survival rate of 60 per cent for childhood cancer by 2030.
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How Can You Spot The Signs Of Cancer Relapse?
Many studies indicate that ctDNA-based monitoring can detect recurrence at least 8 to 12 months earlier than the conventional modes of detection. It's important to keep an active track of your symptoms if it continues for longer periods.
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AI Tool Can Predict Pancreatic Cancer 3 Years In Advance: Study
The latest research offers hope of early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and can increase chances of survival.
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Man's Heartwarming Post On Cancer Survivor Daughter Wins Internet
The father described the difficulties his daughter faced while battling cancer and declared that she is now cancer-free.
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I Had Pancreatic Cancer. Here's How I Survived It
Pancreatic cancer is a very isolating disease with an abysmally low survival rate, 8.5 percent, according to the National Cancer Institute. Read here to know a moving story of a pancreatic cancer survivor.
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How Marriage, Birthplace Help Cancer Patients Live Longer
Not just marriage, birthplace too affects the outcome in cancer patients, say researchers, adding that married couples with cancer survive more and longer than unmarried cancer-afflicted patients.
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Antibodies can spot early lung cancer
Lung cancer is usually diagnosed at a stage when the chances of long-term survival are low.
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Drinking & smoking affects cancer survival
Smoking and intake of heavy alcohol might curb the likelihood of cancer survival among men.
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Staying active increases breast cancer survival
Staying active increases the chances of survival in women suffering from breast cancer, regardless of the physical activity before the diagnosis.
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Breast Cancer: Why Early Detection Is Still the Biggest Challenge In India
Nearly two out of three women diagnosed with breast cancer in India survive for at least five years after diagnosis. Although this is better than in the past, survival rates remain much higher in richer countries
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Why Assam Has The Highest Number Of Cancer Survivors
Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal has claimed that about 47 lakh people have been screened so far, resulting in the early detection of more than 900 cancer patients
-
Largest Shortages In Cancer Workforce In 2050 Could Be Nurses, Diagnostic Specialists: Study
Scaling up the global cancer workforce could reduce mortality by over 50 percent in 55 countries, notably in Africa, Central America, and South Asia.
-
Are Some Cancers Worse Than Others? What Scientists Say
Scientists say some cancers are biologically more aggressive than others, but outcomes depend on many factors including tumour type, stage, genetics, treatment response, and early detection.
-
How Modern Cancer Treatments Focus Not Just On Survival, But Also On Quality Of Life
For patients juggling careers, family, and personal responsibilities, a diagnosis doesn't put life on pause. Instead, it reshapes it, demanding resilience and a new way of balancing treatment with daily living.
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Childhood Cancer: Less Than 30% Of Diagnosed Children Survive In Pakistan
Around 10,000 children are diagnosed with cancer in Pakistan each year, but fewer than 30 per cent of them survive due to delayed diagnosis, limited treatment facilities and financial difficulties, health experts stated at an
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Union Government Aims To Achieve 60% Childhood Cancer Survival Rate By 2030
Assuring innovative funding models to support childhood cancer, Deputy Director General of Health Services L. Swasticharan said on Sunday that the Union government is aiming to achieve a survival rate of 60 per cent for childhood cancer by 2030.
-
How Can You Spot The Signs Of Cancer Relapse?
Many studies indicate that ctDNA-based monitoring can detect recurrence at least 8 to 12 months earlier than the conventional modes of detection. It's important to keep an active track of your symptoms if it continues for longer periods.
-
AI Tool Can Predict Pancreatic Cancer 3 Years In Advance: Study
The latest research offers hope of early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and can increase chances of survival.
-
Man's Heartwarming Post On Cancer Survivor Daughter Wins Internet
The father described the difficulties his daughter faced while battling cancer and declared that she is now cancer-free.
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I Had Pancreatic Cancer. Here's How I Survived It
Pancreatic cancer is a very isolating disease with an abysmally low survival rate, 8.5 percent, according to the National Cancer Institute. Read here to know a moving story of a pancreatic cancer survivor.
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How Marriage, Birthplace Help Cancer Patients Live Longer
Not just marriage, birthplace too affects the outcome in cancer patients, say researchers, adding that married couples with cancer survive more and longer than unmarried cancer-afflicted patients.
-
Antibodies can spot early lung cancer
Lung cancer is usually diagnosed at a stage when the chances of long-term survival are low.
-
Drinking & smoking affects cancer survival
Smoking and intake of heavy alcohol might curb the likelihood of cancer survival among men.
-
Staying active increases breast cancer survival
Staying active increases the chances of survival in women suffering from breast cancer, regardless of the physical activity before the diagnosis.
