Discovery of anti-cancer proteins in cancer cells
California: A deadly ‘switch’ that kills cancer cells could pave the way for new cancer treatments, scientists say. American researchers have discovered a part of a protein on the outside…
Major advances in cervical cancer therapy
London: Cervical cancer patients who receive early treatment before standard treatment are less likely to die from the disease by a third, a study has found. Chemoradiation (giving chemotherapy at…
Nigeria to vaccinate 7.7 million girls against leading cause of cervical cancer
In Nigeria, cervical cancer is the third most common cancer and the second most frequent cause of cancer deaths among women aged between 15 and 44. In 2020 – the…
Obese women who recover from cancer can get cancer again
Copenhagen: Many breast cancer survivors take hormonal drugs after cancer treatment to prevent the cancer from coming back, but new research suggests these drugs may be less effective in obese…
People who live alone have higher risks of dying from cancer, study
Image courtesy of Social Media. Adults who live alone have a higher risk of dying from cancer, a new study has found. According to a study conducted by researchers at…
Loneliness doubles cancer risk, study finds
Washington: People who live alone have a higher risk of dying from cancer, a new study has warned. American Cancer Society researchers report that adults who live alone have a…
Can sugar cause cancer?
Be aware of the harms associated with commonly consumed foods and keep yourself healthy. Photo: File In our dear country, sugar is often used in food and drink. This sugar…
Why more women suffer from cancer than men? Researchers unable to answer
Washington: A recent study surprised scientists when they found that women were more likely to develop lung cancer than men even though they had never smoked. According to global media…
UN supports ‘monumental step’ for cancer sufferers in northwest Syria
It marks a “monumental step” for cancer treatment in the region said UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, briefing reporters in New York. Radiotherapy sessions have historically not been available in local…
Avastin was approved in 130 countries for the treatment of cancer, a Swiss pharma company
Roche, the Swiss pharma company that manufactures the Avastin injection, has issued a statement on the issue of special injections to save the sight of diabetic patients. In a statement,…