New treatment shows chances of improved survival rates for rare and aggressive cancer
Feb 16, 2024, at 08:33 pm
The phase 3 clinical trial, published recently in JAMA Oncology and sponsored by Polaris Pharmaceuticals, has unveiled a breakthrough in the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), a rare and often rapidly fatal form of cancer associated with asbestos exposure and which has limited therapeutic options.
Over 350,000 children in the developing world missing out on cancer treatment
Jul 28, 2023, at 10:13 pm
New York: Treatment remains out of reach for hundreds of thousands of children diagnosed with cancer in low and middle-income countries, severely limiting their chances of survival, the UN health agency said on Wednesday.
Israeli researchers develop cancer treatment without side effects
Mar 29, 2020, at 08:01 pm
Jerusalem/Xinhua/UNI: Israeli researchers have developed a chemotherapy drug to treat cancer that do not cause serious side effects, the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) in central Israel reported on Sunday.
Make advanced cancer treatment accessible and affordable to all sections: Vice President Naidu
Jan 25, 2019, at 03:56 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (BNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that advanced cancer treatment must be made available at an affordable price and should also be made available for those living in rural areas.
Aug 10, 2018, at 11:49 am
One of the deadliest diseases plaguing humankind, cancer strikes fear in the mortal heart. In a chat with Dr. V R Ramanan, Deputy Director, Medical, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, Sudipto Maity and Ranojoy Saha try to decode the disease, problems related with it and how to keep it at bay. Excerpts:
Punjab Health Minister announces cancer treatment package for minors
Sep 16, 2017, at 04:58 pm
Chandigarh, Sep 16 (IBNS): In a major boost towards cancer treatment in Punjab, the state Health Minister has announced a package for all minors suffering from the disease, reports said.