Category: Cancer

On September 30, the newly appointed director M Srinivason removed all user costs up to Rs 300, and fee collection of Rs 10 for new OPD cards will also be suspended across AIIMS. Additionally, from November 1, all prior new RAK OPD and surgical block OPD appointments will be made slot-wise to stagger patient influx. […]

On Sunday, Prof. Anil D’Cruz, the first Indian president of the UICC, stated that India, like the other 170 or so members of the union, will soon have access to more affordable medications. Ahmedabad: A cancer patient’s family suffers psychologically and financially due to the treatment, which frequently lasts years. The Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) […]

While the pandemic has re-emphasized the necessity of having a health insurance policy, the nature of the policy consumers now want is quite advanced. After the implementation of COVID-19, consumers are more likely to choose a comprehensive plan that includes coverage for OPD (Out Patient Department) costs. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant global events […]

According to researchers, rates of various cancers have increased among people under 50 in many nations since the 1990s. Even though the causes are unclear, early-life changes in the environment and lifestyle are likely to have an impact. According to the review, rates of 14 cancers have been gradually rising annually among younger adults in […]

According to a recent genetics-based study, sitting on the couch or at a desk may raise your risk of developing breast cancer. According to genetic analysis, people more likely to exercise have a 41% lower risk of developing invasive breast cancer. A regular visit to gynaecologist, for breast cancer screening, should be done. Exercise and […]

Childhood cancer symptoms can resemble those of other common pediatric conditions. Cancer in children requires a lengthy and relatively intensive course of treatment. It involves frequent hospital visits, possible hospitalization, and repeated injections, all of which can be stressful for both the child and the family in addition to the child. There are several ways […]

The esteemed UK James Dyson Award went to a tool that can assist in the detection of breast cancer. Women who self-check at home can use The Dotplot to keep track of any changes they may notice on an app. In the UK, breast cancer is the second most common after lung cancer, but many […]

Many men enjoy a breakfast plate heaped with sausages and perhaps a sugar-glazed Danish on the side. According to new research, eating too many ultra-processed foods like these may harm a man’s colon. Men who consumed the most ultra-processed food had a 29% higher risk of developing colon cancer when compared to men who consumed […]

India is preparing to introduce its first quadrivalent HPV vaccination, created locally to prevent cervical cancer, on Thursday. The Serum Institute of India and the Department of Biotechnology collaborated on its development. HPV vaccinations, required to prevent cervical cancer, had previously been purchased from international producers for between Rs 2,000 and Rs 3,500 per dosage. […]

Senior oncologists said chemotherapy is best administered in a hospital setting that can offer emergency care, on Wednesday, as a pilot project offering “chemotherapy at home” was launched from Kurla. Jika Healthcare founder Jignesh Patel is certain that some “strata of the population” are prepared for the “chemo at home” program. According to Patel, cancer […]