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Advanced Breast Cancer Drug Fails Key Clinical Trial Days After Regulatory Approval
- Saturday September 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The SERENA-4 trial included 1,371 patients with previously untreated advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Researchers compared camizestrant plus Ibrance with Ibrance and standard hormone-lowering treatment.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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'Chai Dekhti Bhi Nahin Hoon': Cancer Survivor Dipika Kakar On Severe Nausea And Vomiting From Immunotherapy
- Saturday September 12, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Dipika Kakar shared that she had earlier reduced her tea intake to once a week, but because of immunotherapy, she can't even look at the beverage, let alone drink it
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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First-Ever Breast Cancer Drug Guided By Blood Tests Before Scans Show Progression Approved By Regulator
- Wednesday September 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Camizestrant received accelerated approval, meaning additional studies are required to confirm its clinical benefit. The FDA has specifically stated that continued approval may depend on confirmatory evidence.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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'Smart' Cancer Drug To Target Tumour Cells, Spare Healthy Ones: May Change Cancer Treatment
- Tuesday September 1, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
A new smart cancer drug targets tumour cells while sparing healthy ones, offering hope for safer and more effective cancer treatment.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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"Weakened By Injections": MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria Gets Real About Her Breast Cancer Treatment Journey
- Tuesday September 1, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Pankaj Bhadouria shared that the second chemotherapy session has taken a toll on her health and hair. "Believe me, nothing prepares you for it when it actually hits you," she said
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Myths About Prostate Cancer That Every Man Must Know: 5 Fallacies That Doctors Want You To Be Clear About
- Sunday August 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Amit Saple
Many men prefer to skip regular screening or visiting their doctors just because of the false beliefs about the disease. Knowing what is a myth and what is the truth about the condition can be the deciding factor when it comes to early diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Nutrition: A Hidden Ally Before, During And After Cancer Treatment
- Monday September 7, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Kaustubh Burde
Nutrition becomes an essential part of cancer care for people undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and other cancer treatments.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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'Life-Changing' Cancer Breakthrough: New Treatment May Help Rectal Cancer Patients Avoid Major Surgery
- Wednesday August 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The findings have been described as potentially "life-changing" because major rectal surgery can cause long-term problems with bowel function and sexual and urinary health, and some patients may need a permanent colostomy bag.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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"Hate This": Cancer Survivor Chhavi Mittal Shares Health Update After Fibroid Surgery
- Wednesday August 26, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Chhavi Mittal recently underwent surgery to remove a massive uterine fibroid which grew as a side-effect of a medicine she was put on after the breast cancer treatment
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Cancer Vaccines And mRNA Myths: What Patients Need To Know
- Monday August 24, 2026
- Health | The Conversation
A new mRNA cancer vaccine reduced melanoma recurrence in a late-stage trial, offering hope for cancer treatment despite misinformation.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Can Cancer Treatment Affect The Heart? What Patients Should Know
- Tuesday August 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Cancer treatment can sometimes affect the heart and blood vessels. As survival improves, cardio-oncology is helping doctors identify cardiovascular risks early and protect heart health without compromising cancer treatment
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www.ndtv.com/health
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"It Stopped My Breath": MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria On 'Traumatic' Hair Loss During Chemotherapy
- Tuesday August 11, 2026
- Lifestyle | Edited by Krati Purwar
MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria shared that losing hair to chemotherapy has been "traumatic"
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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The Real Cancer Breakthrough Will Be Getting Progress To Patients
- Saturday August 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Prashant Mehta
Precision medicine is transforming cancer care in India by enabling tailored treatments based on genetic and molecular profiling.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Can Cancer Patients Use Hair Dye Safely?
- Wednesday August 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Dr Anindya Mukherjee explains how cancer patients should approach using hair dye. Here are the safety tips that they need to follow and how to keep their hair health intact.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Could Viagra's Active Ingredient Fight Cancer? New Research Shows Promise
- Tuesday August 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The new study found that viagra, which is prescribed for erectile dysfunction, can help in cancer treatment. The active ingredient, sildenafil, may prevent cancer cells from spreading to different parts of the body from its original tumour site.
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www.ndtv.com/health
-
Advanced Breast Cancer Drug Fails Key Clinical Trial Days After Regulatory Approval
- Saturday September 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The SERENA-4 trial included 1,371 patients with previously untreated advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Researchers compared camizestrant plus Ibrance with Ibrance and standard hormone-lowering treatment.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
'Chai Dekhti Bhi Nahin Hoon': Cancer Survivor Dipika Kakar On Severe Nausea And Vomiting From Immunotherapy
- Saturday September 12, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Dipika Kakar shared that she had earlier reduced her tea intake to once a week, but because of immunotherapy, she can't even look at the beverage, let alone drink it
-
www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
-
First-Ever Breast Cancer Drug Guided By Blood Tests Before Scans Show Progression Approved By Regulator
- Wednesday September 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Camizestrant received accelerated approval, meaning additional studies are required to confirm its clinical benefit. The FDA has specifically stated that continued approval may depend on confirmatory evidence.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
'Smart' Cancer Drug To Target Tumour Cells, Spare Healthy Ones: May Change Cancer Treatment
- Tuesday September 1, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
A new smart cancer drug targets tumour cells while sparing healthy ones, offering hope for safer and more effective cancer treatment.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
"Weakened By Injections": MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria Gets Real About Her Breast Cancer Treatment Journey
- Tuesday September 1, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Pankaj Bhadouria shared that the second chemotherapy session has taken a toll on her health and hair. "Believe me, nothing prepares you for it when it actually hits you," she said
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
-
Myths About Prostate Cancer That Every Man Must Know: 5 Fallacies That Doctors Want You To Be Clear About
- Sunday August 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Amit Saple
Many men prefer to skip regular screening or visiting their doctors just because of the false beliefs about the disease. Knowing what is a myth and what is the truth about the condition can be the deciding factor when it comes to early diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Nutrition: A Hidden Ally Before, During And After Cancer Treatment
- Monday September 7, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Kaustubh Burde
Nutrition becomes an essential part of cancer care for people undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and other cancer treatments.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
'Life-Changing' Cancer Breakthrough: New Treatment May Help Rectal Cancer Patients Avoid Major Surgery
- Wednesday August 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The findings have been described as potentially "life-changing" because major rectal surgery can cause long-term problems with bowel function and sexual and urinary health, and some patients may need a permanent colostomy bag.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
"Hate This": Cancer Survivor Chhavi Mittal Shares Health Update After Fibroid Surgery
- Wednesday August 26, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Chhavi Mittal recently underwent surgery to remove a massive uterine fibroid which grew as a side-effect of a medicine she was put on after the breast cancer treatment
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
-
Cancer Vaccines And mRNA Myths: What Patients Need To Know
- Monday August 24, 2026
- Health | The Conversation
A new mRNA cancer vaccine reduced melanoma recurrence in a late-stage trial, offering hope for cancer treatment despite misinformation.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Can Cancer Treatment Affect The Heart? What Patients Should Know
- Tuesday August 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Cancer treatment can sometimes affect the heart and blood vessels. As survival improves, cardio-oncology is helping doctors identify cardiovascular risks early and protect heart health without compromising cancer treatment
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
"It Stopped My Breath": MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria On 'Traumatic' Hair Loss During Chemotherapy
- Tuesday August 11, 2026
- Lifestyle | Edited by Krati Purwar
MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria shared that losing hair to chemotherapy has been "traumatic"
-
www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
-
The Real Cancer Breakthrough Will Be Getting Progress To Patients
- Saturday August 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Prashant Mehta
Precision medicine is transforming cancer care in India by enabling tailored treatments based on genetic and molecular profiling.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Can Cancer Patients Use Hair Dye Safely?
- Wednesday August 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Dr Anindya Mukherjee explains how cancer patients should approach using hair dye. Here are the safety tips that they need to follow and how to keep their hair health intact.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Could Viagra's Active Ingredient Fight Cancer? New Research Shows Promise
- Tuesday August 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The new study found that viagra, which is prescribed for erectile dysfunction, can help in cancer treatment. The active ingredient, sildenafil, may prevent cancer cells from spreading to different parts of the body from its original tumour site.
-
www.ndtv.com/health