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Suicide risk more than four times higher in cancer patients
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 15 (ANI): A new study now finds that people with cancer are four more times likely to commit suicide than those without cancer.
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'Genetic tests do not result in unnecessary worries in breast cancer patie
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 5 (ANI): Ambiguity in the results of genetic testing for breast cancer does not cause patients to worry more about their cancer risk, suggest researchers.
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Jacqueline Fernandez celebrates Christmas with orphans, cancer patients
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 13 (ANI): Christmas is all about sharing, giving and spreading happiness! Going by this very spirit, Jacqueline Fernandez decided to bring Christmas cheer to an orphanage and visited cancer patients ahead of the festival.
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Cancer patients undergoing heart procedure at greater risk of complication
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 1 (ANI): A recent study has found that patients with cancer are more at risk of complications following a heart procedure.
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Physical activity crucial as part of routine cancer care
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 20 (ANI): According to a study, every cancer patient should keep regular exercise as part of their routine.
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All Sonali Bendre wants is to 'get better and back home'
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 9 (ANI): Given her resilience, Sonali Bendre has become an inspiration, not just for the cancer patients but for everyone struggling with issues in life.
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A behavioral intervention can reduce stress in cancer patients
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 21 (ANI): According to a new study, a behavioral program to reduce harmful stress in cancer patients can be taught to therapists from around the country and implemented at their sites, which effectively improves the moods of their patients.
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T cell behavior has major implications for cancer immunotherapy
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 08 (ANI): Turns out, disease-fighting T cells, elicited from vaccines, do not require glucose for their rapid reproduction, which may help the development of immunotherapy for cancer patients, a new study has revealed.
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Sonali Bendre's new look comes with inspiration for cancer patients
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 05 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, has been an inspiration for patients suffering from the life-threatening ailment. The actor has penned another motivational post after she opted for a wig following hairloss due
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Link between palliative care and suicide risk in cancer patients
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 12(ANI): Palliative care is associated with a reduced risk of suicide in veterans diagnosed with advanced stage lung cancer, a new study has found. Palliative care is for the terminally ill and their families, especially that is provided by an organized health servi
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About 70% of early-stage breast cancer patients may avoid agony of chemoth
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 03 (NewsVoir): Breakthrough finding by the landmark Trial Assigning Individualized Options for Treatment (TAILORx) demonstrates the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score® Test definitively identifies the 70 per cent of women with early-stage breast cancer who
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Naga women donate 'hair for hope'
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Dimapur (Nagaland) [India] May 28(ANI): Almost thirty people willingly donated their hair at a special charitable hair donation event for cancer patients at the Lighthouse Church in Dimapur this weekend.
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