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Here's how Vivek Oberoi helped underprivileged children fighting cancer
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): Actor Vivek Oberoi, who has been helping several cancer patients for the past 18 years, looked back on his journey of philanthropy on World Cancer Day on Thursday.
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BD-India launches PortShala - a Medical Education Program for Healthcare P
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI/BusinessWire India): BD-India (Becton, Dickinson and Company) today announced the launch of a specialist educational program on chemo ports on World Cancer Day, observed on 4th February every year. These ports are used to deliver chemotherapy to cancer pati
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Male breast cancer patients at increased risk of heart disease: Study
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 31 (ANI): According to the findings of a new study, male breast cancer patients are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Hair donation for cancer patients organised by RCC Diva Foundation
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 26 (ANI/NewsVoir): RCC Diva Foundation, in association with Terapanth Yuvak Parishad, is organising a hair donation drive for the benefit of cancer patients.
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Male breast cancer patients at increased risk of heart disease risk factor
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 26 (ANI): Male breast cancer patients are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, suggested a new study.
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New tech helping cancer patients manage symptoms
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 11 (ANI): Hundreds of cancer patients have benefitted from using computer algorithms to manage their symptoms and improve their wellbeing in a unique UK trial.
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Researchers find strategy to reduce treatment-related complication for blo
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 10 (ANI): A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine by researchers of the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center sheds light on preventing a treatment-related complication of blood stem cell transplantation for blood cance
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IU research findings could reduce treatment-related complication for blood
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 8 (ANI): Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center published promising findings in the New England Journal of Medicine on preventing a common complication to lifesaving blood stem cell transplantation in leukemia.
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Immunotherapy drugs are riskier for treatment of cancer patients, study su
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 13 (ANI): A study published in the European Heart Journal, found that the risks of heart problems in cancer patients are higher if they are treated with immunotherapy drugs, which can even lead to death from heart attack.
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Study reveals cancer patients receiving immunotherapy drugs have a higher
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 9 (ANI): A study of over a thousand cancer patients treated with immunotherapy drugs has found these patients are at greater risk of heart problems, including death from a heart attack or stroke.
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African-American cancer survivors tend to survive more with social needs:
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Michigan [US], November 28 (ANI): A study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) claims about the relationship between lower health-related quality of life (HRQOL) with social needs factors of African-American cancer survivors including food and economic security, housing, and neighborhood c
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Decision conflict before cancer surgery correlates with lower activity aft
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Boston [US], October 30 (ANI): Nearly one-third of cancer patients who decide to undergo surgery for their condition may have second thoughts, and this decision conflict may lead to less favourable treatment outcomes in both near and long term, according to a team of investigators.
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