Challenges of head and neck cancers in older adults
HNC are treated by combined modalities – surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, and therefore can be associated with high treatment-related morbidity.
By Dr Mrs Mukul Roy
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World Cancer Day: Many European countries have higher prevalence of cancer than…
As per the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) data collated by GLOBOCAN , the incidence of cancer per 1 lakh population in the country is 97 which is about four times lesser than countries…
Cancer Treatment Stops Immune Response to COVID-19 Vaccination
Patients with cancer who receive chemotherapy like CDK4/6 inhibitors and therapies targeted at B cells, may mount an inadequate immune response to COVID-19 vaccination. The findings are…
Ultra-modern operation theatres launched in Natco Cancer Hospital in Guntur –…
GUNTUR: In a big relief to the cancer patients, Natco pharmaceuticals threw the newly constructed ultra-modern operation theatre complex in the Natco cancer care unit in Government General…
COVID-19 Mortality Rate Among Fully Vaccinated Cancer Patients
Fully vaccinated cancer patients who had breakthrough COVID-19 suffer from a high risk of 13% mortality rate as per a study at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, published in Annals…
Biosensors Measure Toxic Drugs in Cancer, Arthritis, Transplant Patients
Lead researcher Professor Kirill Alexandrov said the protein biosensors could expand patient care by enabling sophisticated tests on cheaper lab equipment and new point-of-care devices.…
Chemotherapy Fails for Few Patients Due to Mutations: Study
Majority of patients with aggressive forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma do not respond to traditional therapy, and a sub-group of patients who respond initially go on to relapse and progress to…
Learn to Cope Up With Cancer-related Stress This Holiday Season
With the holiday season setting in rays of happiness and celebration everywhere, it can be quite a difficult time for those undergoing cancer treatment, or those who care for a family member…
Kavita Kaushik donates hair to cancer patients, shares ‘wicked’ new look. See pics
Actor Kavita Kaushik now sports a new look. In a video shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Kavita revealed she has chopped her hair into a short bob and will donate her hair for cancer…
How crowdfunding proves to be low-cost and viable healthcare financing option for…
Crowdfunding can provide a huge relief to cancer patients and their families as it helps them raise funds online without the pressure of paying back the amount. Updated: Nov 07, 2021 12:38…