On National Cancer Awareness Day, the Ministry of Ayush emphasised the need to strengthen public awareness and early detection efforts as cancer remains the second leading cause of death globally. Many countries across the world have recorded considerable numbers of oral, cervical and bre
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has landed in legal trouble after a complaint was filed against him in the Kota Consumer Court, alleging that advertisements for a popular pan masala brand endorsed by him were "misleading."
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 21: The third edition of the Sanjeevani National Convention, jointly organized by Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation, News18 Network, and knowledge partner Tata Trusts, brought together key voices from healthcare, government, civil society, and the p
New Delhi [India], August 14: On its 5th anniversary, scanO, a pioneer in AI-powered preventive oral care, has launched TissueAI, a breakthrough tool designed to help dentists detect early changes in oral soft tissues that could indicate pre-cancerous or cancerous conditions. This innovation
Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Saturday announced that the Maharashtra government will provide free cancer vaccines to girls aged 0-14, highlighting growing concerns over rising cancer cases across the state.
Speaking to ANI, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that "three out of five people in India succumb to cancer after diagnosis. Over 65,000 new cancer cases are reported in Kerala every year. While we have a high level of health literacy, many patients only seek help when the disease ha
New Delhi [India], July 12: Globally, cancer is a pressing health crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported 2.8 crore new cancer cases in 2022, a number projected to rise to 3.5 crore by 2050, a 77% increase. India, with 1.3 crore new cancer cases diagnosed annually, is now known
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 11: In a significant step towards combating breast cancer in India, Dr. Ekta Vala Chandarana, Medical Oncologist in collaboration with the Ahmedabad Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society (AOGS), hosted the inaugural session of the "Impact" series. This landm
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], April 4: In 2022, India faced a challenge, with over 14.1 lakh new cancer cases and more than 9.1 lakh deaths due to the disease. The risk of developing cancer before the age of 75 in India is calculated at 10.6%, with a mortality risk of 7.2%. These numbers
New Delhi [India], February 16: There is a concerning rise in the number of prostate cancer cases, alongside breast, lung, cervical, and oral cancer. The likelihood of developing prostate cancer rises with age, particularly after reaching 50 years old. Dr. Rajesh Tiwari - Organising Secretor
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 6: Colon cancer, often referred to as the "masked killer," lurks unnoticed in the shadows, wreaking havoc on countless lives worldwide. According to WHO, Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for approximately 10% of all