According to data published in the Indian journal of Cancer, approximately 45,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. The common cancers found in children are leukaemia, brain tumors, iumphoma, abdominal tumors, and muscle and bone tumors. Cancer is such a sensitive issue and when children are exposed to it, the cause of concern gets[…]
Every 13th New Cancer Patient an Indian, Says Report ‘Need to step up war against crab’ Cancer impacts more than 14 million people globally annually and nearly 1.1 million new cases are reported every year. With over 3.5 lakh people falling prey to cancer every year across the country, the need of the hour is[…]
As per the recent reports by Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR), a premier medical research body, India will have more than 17.3 lakh new cases of cancer and over 8.8 lakh deaths due to the disease by 2020 with cancers of breast, lung ad cervix topping the list. In its projection, the ICMR started that[…]
As breast cancer affects more and more women in India it is important to be aware of the risk factors. here are some of the steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
More awareness required In India, for every 2 women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, one is dying of it, according to a study. Breast cancer is the most common form of carcinoma here. Over 1,50,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, a shocking number that has overtaken cervical cancer to become that most[…]
Due to the harmful fumes from firecrackers, centre-run hospitals in the national capital have seen several cases of chemical pneumonitis post Diwali Along with worsened environmental conditions as a consequence, this Diwali also left officials of Ministry of Helath and Family Welfare concerned over cases of chemical pneumonitis emerging pot festival. Read More…
October is Breast Cancer awareness month. Dr Vikas Goswami, senior consultant oncologist at Fortis Hospital says that the survival rate of breast cancer patient is as high as 98 per cent but only if detected at an early stage. In India alone, over 1,50,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year-a shocking number that[…]
Yes, you read it right. Men are also prone to Breast Cancer. Unusual syndrome and genetic reasons cause breast cancer in men. Breast cancer in women can be because of the lifestyle habits but it is not the case in men. However, if the breast cancer is not treated at an early stage, it can[…]
As cases of this rare condition slowly rise, doctors fear larger problem in future because of new-age lifestyles Dr. Vikas Goswami, senior consultant ocologist at Fortis Hospital, who tended to Rathi, said, “It was his good luck and attention to detail that he showed it to us early. He was in the first stage of[…]
Smoking is injurious to health and is the main cause of Mouth Cancer. This is caused due to the excessive consumption of Tobacco. People who smoke are more likely to develop mouth cancer than those who don’t. Quit smoking and live a longer healthier life.