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Health Minister JP Nadda reviews cancer care facilities in Kolkata during
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Nadda lauded the institute's progress in research and innovation, noting its growing role as a major centre for oncology education and capacity building in India. Established in 1950 at Hazra in Kolkata, CNCI is one of the country's 27 Regional Cancer Centres and has evolved into a premie
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JP Nadda reviews AIIMS Kalyani facilities during his two-day visit of West
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Union Minister later chaired a detailed review meeting with officials to assess clinical services, patient load and the future roadmap of the institute. Reaffirming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, Nadda said the Centre remains committed to ensuring accessible, affordable and qu
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Advanced Radiotherapy is a game-changer for India's cancer care burden
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 27: In a country with over 1.4 million[i] cases reported annually, with most being reported at later stages, adaptive radiotherapy (ART) is a major benefit to India's ever-growing cancer burden. ART not only has the possibility to improve survival rates
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Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurates Cancer Care Facility at ILS Hospital in
Updated : 9 months ago IST
In a social media post on X, CM Saha wrote, "Today attended the inauguration of advanced radiotherapy services for the treatment of cancer at ILS Hospital, Agartala, in collaboration with the International Oncology Care Institute (IOCI)."
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New antibody reduces tumor growth in treatment-resistant breast, ovarian c
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Immunotherapy, or antibody treatment that activates the patient's own immune system against cancer, is increasingly being studied as an alternative to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This is because it directly targets cancer cells, reducing the negative effects associated with more conventi
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Porunai Hospitals Now in Tirunelveli: Advanced Cancer Care for South Tamil
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 20: A modern 200-bed multispecialty Porunai Hospitals was inaugurated in Tirunelveli by Minister Ma. Subramanian, Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, marking a significant advancement in South Tamil N
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Young Medical Student from Nigeria successfully treated for complex surger
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 2: Gleneagles BGS Hospital recently undertook one of its most complex cases, performing a radical scapulectomy with synchronous radiotherapy and reconstruction using thigh flap on a 22-year-old medical student from Nigeria. The patient, previously trea
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Quad nations form 'Cancer Moonshot' partnership to combat cervical cancer
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
"India fully supports this initiative. Let's collectively work to strengthen the fight against cancer!" said PMModi
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Inauguration of New HDR Brachytherapy System
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 10: Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital inaugurated a new High Dose Rate Brachytherapy system Flexitron, a robust and precise treatment delivery unit for cancer. Brachytherapy is a form of radiation therapy where a radioactive source is placed inside/near to t
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Study finds how blood cancer medication makes radiotherapy on brain tumour
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
According to a recent study, medications intended to treat blood and other malignancies may also increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy for low-grade brain tumours in adults.
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Apollo Cancer Centres Collaborates With Accuray to Launch India Sub- Conti
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], June 26: Apollo Cancer Centres (ACC), in association with Accuray, a global provider of radiation therapy devices, today announced the launch of India Sub-Continent's first robotic and stereotactic therapy education centre, Robotic & Stereotactic Radiosurge
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Research suggests dying cancer cells release cell-free chromatin particles
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Tata Memorial Centre research suggests that dying cancer cells release cell-free chromatin particles after chemotherapy and radiotherapy that can turn healthy cells into cancerous ones, an official statement from the Department of Atomic Energy said on Monday.
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