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Few young cancer survivors confront higher risk of premature heart failure
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Anthracyclines, a particular class of chemotherapy that breaks the DNA in cancer cells, have been reported to increase the risk of heart failure among young adult cancer survivors (between the ages of 18 and 39 at diagnosis) by 2.6 times.
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Narayana Health's multi-location campaigns emphasize on Awareness and hono
Updated : 3 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI/GPRC): February was a month full of awareness campaigns on Cancer. Celebrating World Cancer Day ( February 4) and International Children Cancer Day ( February 15), Narayan Health (NH), India's leading healthcare provider with a chain of multispecialty tertiar
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Over 200 Narayana Health Doctors, Nursing, Paramedics & Support Staff
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 14 (ANI/NewsVoir): To strengthen their message of spreading awareness towards children combating Cancer, Narayana Health's Department of Paediatric Oncology today organised a Walkathon under the theme 'Super Power'. Flagged off by Dr Sunil Bhat, Vice-C
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Dr Devi Shetty and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Inaugurated 10-Bedded BMT Unit at M
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 3 (ANI/NewsVoir): With a vision to strengthen its presence in cancer care solutions in Karnataka region, Dr Devi Shetty, Chairman & Executive Director, Narayana Health and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Executive Chairperson - Biocon Limited and Biocon Biolo
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Researchers reveal why young cancer survivors opt out of HPV vaccination
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Certain vaccine-related issues have been shown by research that medical professionals should address. Young cancer survivors are more likely to eventually develop cervical, oropharyngeal, and a number of other HPV-related malignancies, despite the fact that HPV vaccination rates in this popu
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Bengalurians to Run for Cancer Patients as ELV GROUP Bengaluru East Marath
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 3 (ANI/NewsVoir): Much-awaited ELV GROUP "Bengaluru East Marathon" is back. Bengaluru East Marathon is an experience that is indelibly linked to Bengaluru city's unquenchable optimism and fighting spirit. One of the most sought after sporting event of
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Study suggests chemotherapy could increase disease susceptibility in futur
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington State University-led research indicates that a common chemotherapy drug could carry a toxic inheritance for children and grandchildren of adolescent cancer survivors.
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Research finds adult survivors of cancer have higher bone fracture risk
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Adult cancer survivors, particularly those diagnosed within five years and/or have a history of chemotherapy, have an increased risk for bone fractures, specifically pelvic and vertebral fractures, compared to older adults without cancer (ACS), according to a recent large study by researcher
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Adult cancer survivors at higher risk of bone fractures: Research
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Adult cancer survivors, particularly those diagnosed within five years and/or have a history of chemotherapy, have an increased risk for bone fractures, specifically pelvic and vertebral fractures, compared to older adults without cancer, according to a new large study by researchers at the
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Cancer Patients and Caregivers now get a 24x7 companion Through the ZenOnc
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], October 26 (ANI/BusinessWire India): ZenOnco Cancer Care App is a 24x7 companion platform launched to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients and caregivers by providing them with comprehensive science-based guidance at every step of t
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Study finds association between inflammation, cognitive problems in breast
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 2 (ANI): Scientists are still attempting to figure out why many breast cancer survivors have serious cognitive issues years after treatment. One potential cause is inflammation. A new long-term study of older breast cancer survivors headed by UCLA researchers and pub
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Researchers find higher risk of sexual problems in women cancer survivors
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): Researchers found that young women cancer survivors are at a much higher risk of sexual problems such as loss of libido and discomfort.
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