These B-Town Stars Took on Cancer and Won

These B-Town Stars Took on Cancer and Won

1. Hina Khan  Hina Khan shared on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Despite the diagnosis, she remains positive and determined to beat the disease. She expressed gratitude for the support she’s received and requested privacy during this challenging time. Fans and industry friends flooded her with love and blessings, … Read more

President of India Launches India’s First Home-Grown Gene Therapy for Cancer

President Murmu Addresses Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu launched India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at IIT Bombay today (April 4, 2024). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the launch of India’s first gene therapy is a major breakthrough in our battle against cancer. As this line of treatment, named “CAR-T cell therapy”, is … Read more

India reports 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

India reports 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

According to a recent research published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal, India recorded around 1.2 million new cancer cases and 9,30,000 deaths in 2019, ranking as Asia’s second-highest contributor to the disease burden that year. According to the report, India, China, and Japan are the three key Asian nations experiencing a significant … Read more

Cancer Cases Among Under-50s Soar by 79% in 30 Years, BMJ Study Finds

A recent study published in the journal BMJ Oncology has revealed a significant 79% increase in new cancer cases among individuals under the age of 50 worldwide over the past three decades. The research highlighted a rapid rise in windpipe and prostate cancers, while cancers of the breast, windpipe, lung, bowel, and stomach resulted in … Read more