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Deadly gene mutation leading to blood cancer identified by researchers
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 2 (ANI): A recent study has linked a variety of blood cancers to a dangerous gene mutation that triggers a chain of biological events which hinders the pathway through which DNA sends instructions to the rest of a cell.
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New study reveals patients suffer invasive treatments for harmless cancers
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 26 (ANI): A recent study on Australians has found that more people are being diagnosed with cancers that will do them no harm if left undetected or untreated, however, they are being exposed to unnecessary surgeries and chemotherapy.
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Study reveals recommended physical activities related to reducing cancer r
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 4 (ANI): While regular exercising leads to innumerable health benefits, adding to the benefits a recent study suggests that physical activities and exercise is related to reducing cancer risks.
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Recommended physical activity related to reducing cancer risks
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA), Dec 29 (ANI): A study of nine trials of 7,50,000 people showed a reduced risk of seven types of cancers with the amount of physical activity during leisure time. Many types of cancer have a relationship of 'dose/response' from the seven cancers identified in the report
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Study suggests high BMI may improve cancer survival
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 29 (ANI): While above average or high BMI (Body Mass Index) is often linked to cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular and other diseases, in some cases the higher level of BMI can improve the chance of survival among certain cancers, suggests new research.
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Researchers identify key protein that supports growth of many colorectal c
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA), Dec 28 (ANI): Researchers have identified a key protein that supports the growth of many colorectal cancers, also known as bowel cancers.
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Physical activity in recommended amounts is linked to lowering cancer risk
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA), Dec 27 (ANI): An analysis of nine studies conducted with 7,50,000 adults finds that the amounts of physical activity during leisure time are linked to a lower risk of seven cancers.
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New treatment strategy may thwart deadly brain tumours: Study
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 24 (ANI): Immune checkpoint inhibitors are important medications that boost the immune system's response against certain cancers; however, they tend to be ineffective against glioblastoma, the most deadly primary brain tumour in adults.
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Scientists develop a new AI breast cancer diagnostic tool
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 2 (ANI): Scientists are developing a new way to identify the unique chemical 'fingerprints' for different types of breast cancers. These new chemical footprints will be used to train AI (artificial interlligence) software - creating a new tool for rapid and accurat
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Mammography screening every two years yields more advanced-stage cancers
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Nov 26 (ANI): In a recent study it has been found that cancer prevailing in patients undergoing annual mammography screening is smaller and less advanced than those found in patients undergoing screenings every two years.
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Oxygen-starved tumor cells have survival advantage that promotes cancer sp
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): Researchers have come up with a new study exposing significant evidence that tumour cells exposed to low-oxygen conditions have an advantage when it comes to invading and surviving in the bloodstream. The study was conducted using cells from human breast c
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Harsh Vardhan urges lawmakers to run anti-tobacco campaign to combat cance
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), July 31 (ANI): Asserting that most of the cancers can be prevented and also cured if diagnosed early, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday called upon the MPs to run mass movements against the use of tobacco products, alcohol and also about the food habits caus
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