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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat, breast cancer
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
It is not the first time the 66-year-old will battle cancer having overcome the deadly disease earlier. The veteran tennis player was diagnosed with cancer for the first time in 2010 when she was 53.
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"My breasts are being discussed like commodity..." Chhavi Hussein slams "i
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Breast Cancer survivor Chhavi Hussein slammed trollers for posting insensitive comments on her bikini pictures.
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Researchers identify immune cell that helps kill bladder cancer tumors
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Mount Sinai researchers have made two important discoveries about the mechanism by which bladder cancer cells foil attacks from the immune system. The research, published in Cancer Cell in September, could lead to a new therapeutic option for patients with these types of tumors.
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Research reveals cancer threat from virus protecting enzymes
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A study by researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine revealed threat of cancer progression from enzymes which protect human cells against viruses.
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Anita Pointer from 'The Pointer Sisters' group passes away after battle wi
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a report by the US-based entertainment portal, The Hollywood Reporter, singer Anita Pointer died on Saturday. She was 74 years old at the time.
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Cellular messengers improve cancer therapy: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Nano-sized membrane bubbles known as extracellular vesicles activate the immune system in mice and seem to render their tumours sensitive to a type of immunotherapy drug called a checkpoint inhibitor. This is according to a new study published in Cancer Immunology Research by researchers at
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Researchers find out whether turmeric can help in breast cancer treatment
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Approximately 70 per cent of breast cancer cases are hormonally driven, and treatment involves oral oestrogen blockers. However, the medications can induce joint pain, which is why many women stop taking them, placing them at an increased risk of relapse.
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Stress speeds up immune ageing: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a new USC study, stress in the form of traumatic events, job strain, everyday stressors, and discrimination accelerates immune system ageing, potentially increasing a person's risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and illness from infections like COVID-19.
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Study: Lymphoma cell metabolism might provide new cancer target
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Aggressive and relatively common lymphomas called diffuse large B cell lymphomas (DLBCLs) have a critical metabolic vulnerability that can be exploited to trick these cancers into starving themselves, according to a study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell's Ithaca campus
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Researchers suggest transitions of chronic blood cancer to aggressive dise
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
For several years, a particular type of chronic leukaemia might develop. Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) are a kind of blood cancer that may require treatment for some people, while long years of watchful waiting may be necessary for other patients. However, in a tiny number of people, th
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Study reveals new method to boost immunity to viral infections
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A syndrome known as immunological "exhaustion" occurs when the immune system, particularly T cells, are severely weakened by cancer and severe viral infections. Overcoming immunological exhaustion is a key goal in the development of new drugs for serious viral infections or cancer.
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Oops! UK hospital mistakenly texts patients they have cancer instead of 'M
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
As per CBS News, a hospital in the UK accidentally sent patients a text message saying they have "aggressive lung cancer" instead of wishing them a "Merry Christmas."
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