New Delhi, November 04, 2022: Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) had signed a Partnership Agreement of Cancer Patient Navigation Program to improve cancer care in Indonesia on the World Health Day this year, that is, on 7th April, 2022. The MoU was signed with Dharmais National Cancer Hospital and PT Roche Indonesia. Two successful batches of students, […]
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A drug delivery solution can improve cancer management and treatment
New Delhi, October 13, 2022: A novel site-specific drug delivery method using gold nanoparticles can improve the management and treatment of cancer. There are more than 200 different types of cancers known which are currently being treated through surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Many of these cancers can be cured if detected early and treated […]
Newly identified gene could be clue to treatment of fungal infection in immuno-compromised patients
New Delhi, August 30, 2022: A newly identified gene can hold the key to prevent fungal infection Candidiasis that often affects intensive-care unit (ICU) patients, cancer patients and patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy. The gene called CSA6 has been identified in Candida albicans a fungal species infamous for causing high rates of morbidity and mortality under […]
Tata Memorial Centre Publishes Study on the Treatment of Oral Cancer In India
New Delhi, June 20, 2021: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, with approximately 70% cancer cases occurring in low and middle-income countries. India’s cancer scenario is burdened with oral cavity cancer being the most common among men. In fact, India accounted for almost a third […]
Researcher working on low-cost smart nanodevice for detection of disease receives SERB Women Excellence Award
New Delhi, March 18, 2021: Dr. Sonu Gandhi, a Scientist at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, who has recently developed a smart nanodevice for the detection of Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and Japanese encephalitis (JE), has been awarded the prestigious SERB Women Excellence Award. The smart nanodevice developed by her […]
Cabinet condoles demise of Manohar Parrikar, lists his achievements, announces one day of mourning
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has condoled the sad demise of Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister on 17th March, 2019 at Panaji, Goa. The Cabinet observed silence for two minutes in the memory of Late Manohar Parrikar. The Cabinet has also approved observing one day of mourning by the Government of […]
Proton Therapy for cancer treatment!
Proton Therapy could be used for cancer treatment. The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu said this when he was addressing the gathering after inaugurating the Apollo’s State-of-the-art Proton Cancer Centre, which is the first such centre in Southeast Asia, in Chennai yesterday. Naidu appreciated the Apollo Hospitals for starting Proton Therapy centre which uses […]
Son of actor Emraan Hashmi has defeated cancer
Ayaan, Son of actor Emraan Hashmi, has emerged victorious against cancer, the proud papa told his fans. Emraan Hashmi announced the great news and wrote: ‘Today, 5 years after his diagnosis Ayaan has been declared cancer free. It has been quite a journey. Thank you for all your prayers and wishes. Love and prayers for […]
Rakesh Roshan diagnosed with early stage cancer, PM Modi prays for his health
Rakesh Roshan, the ever-smiling fitness enthusiast and one hell of a filmmaker is battling an early stage squamous cell carcinoma of the throat. Hrithik Roshan in an emotional post said that: “Asked my dad for a picture this morning. Knew he wouldnt miss gym on surgery day. He is probably the strongest man I know. […]
Actor Nafisa Ali Sodhi is battling Peritoneal and Ovarian cancer
Nafisa Ali Sodhi, the evergreen beauty is battling cancer. She announced her disease after having met the senior Congress politician Sonia Gandhi. She also shared pictures of her family and said that my children are my reason to get better through my cancer struggle and overcome. It’s just going to take its own course […]