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In Focus

India set to roll out first indigenous cervical cancer vaccine

September 2, 2022

Estimates indicate that approximately 1.25 lakh women in the country are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year. Serum Institute of India (SII) will launch...

In Conversation

Cancer care: When evidence is the backbone of informed decision-making

August 12, 2022

In another decade, we will truly be able to call India developed as far as cancer care is concerned, says Dr Sameer Kaul, Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology...

Videos

Cancer Care: An Interview with Dr Sameer Kaul

August 11, 2022

An Interview with Dr Sameer Kaul on cancer care. Dr Sameer Kaul is a Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery at Apollo Cancer Institute, New...

Wellness

AI is a new weapon to diagnose breast cancer

June 29, 2022

Dr Geetha Manjunath, the CEO and CTO of NIRAMAI, an Indian deep-tech startup, tells Jisha Krishnan about its pioneering breast cancer screening solution...

First Check

No, marijuana cannot cure cancer

May 23, 2022

Studies have explored the possible benefits of medical marijuana on cancer symptoms and treatment side effects. There is an overwhelming amount of support...

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Fact-check: Sunscreens don’t cause cancer

May 17, 2022

Most of the unfounded fears are essentially about the chemical ingredients seeping into the skin and entering the bloodstream. People use sunscreens to...

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Fact-check: ‘Green juice’ cannot cure cancer

May 6, 2022

Juicing removes fiber from fruits and veggies; consuming them in a solid form is the healthier option. Fiber is known to be effective in preventing certain...

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World Cancer Day: Spread facts, not fear

February 4, 2022

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Every year 4th February is observed as World Cancer Day – a day to raise awareness and strengthen the fight against the global cancer epidemic. It’s also...

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Smokers beware: No quick fixes to detox the lungs

November 12, 2021

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Despite social media posts declaring that “lungs can be easily detoxed after smoking” with homemade remedies, there’s...

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Beware of misleading Instagram posts on breast cancer

October 30, 2021

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Under the guise of spreading awareness, unscientific claims – that have been debunked over the years – continue to be popular on the social media. An...