Cancer

The new study funded by top US research organisations like the National Institutes of Health, Harvard Cancer Center Ovarian Cancer SPORE, Dana Farber Cancer Institute and others reveals that mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes associated with breast and ovarian cancer can be detected without sequencing.

The drug is especially crucial for people with a BRCA gene mutation, a mutation branded as the "Jolie gene".

Around 25 per cent of 100 women in England will survive their cancer for 5 years or more after they are diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is one of the most lethal childhood brain cancers with a nearly 100 per cent rate of mortality within five years of diagnosis.

With the recent passing of legendary bassist, Andy Rourke, we take a look at the underlying symptoms of pancreatic cancer, aptly dubbed "the silent killer".

The test requires just a urine sample, making it an affordable and non-invasive screening option. The technology behind the test uses a new type of nanoparticle with a protein-coating tagged with DNA sequences.

At present, there are no population-based tools to broadly screen for pancreatic cancer but those with a family history are at high risk for it.

Researchers in the UK have developed an AI tool that can predict whether an abnormal growth in thebody is cancerous or not.

US-based pharmaceutical firm Moderna has said that vaccines against cancer and heart diseases could be ready by 2030

Martina Navratilova retired from professional tennis in 2006.

A recent study has made quite a few shocking revelations about the impact of Coca-Cola, Pepsi and other aerated drinks on men's sexual health.

A new study has shed light on how food items that have become a part of our daily diet can increase the risk of cancer.

A highly radioactive but tiny capsule has gone missing in Western Australia and has sent authorities on an urgent search.

The survival chances of people with advanced cancer could double within a decade because of the new treatments, according to predictions by scientists.

A new vaccine called DCVax has been shown to more than double the five-year survival rate of people with aggressive brain tumors.

Newton-John was first diagnosed with cancer in 1992 and went on to become a leading advocate of cancer research.

A small but a significant trial of a drug in 18 rectal cancer patients gave a historical outcome.

A large-scale study by scientists in the UK found that there was no increased risk of brain tumours in mobile phone users when compared to those who did not use one.

A senior Royal Navy admiral has claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin hastily decided to attack Ukraine because he is allegedly ill. The now-retired Falklands veteran Rear Admiral Chris Parry made the claims during an interaction with children at a school last week.

Shannon Beattie, the chief operating officer of a Queen's University spin-out company that has been working on a project that will aid early diagnosis of ovarian cancer, will be awarded £50,000 for her efforts in the field.

The actress is said to be recovering following surgery to remove the cancerous mass.

The singer went public on his battle with lymphoma in June.

"Love needs a place to live and grow and prove itself and that can only happen where tragedy is possible."

"Life doesn't always give breaks to those that deserve it—but we knew that already."

The singer is diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that is "potentially curable."

The singer shared a CT scan of a tumour on his shoulder region which could suggest he has lymphoma.

The singer-bassist announced that he started with chemotherapy treatments in March.

The musician has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments for the last three months.

The guitarist thanked his wife Sally and his twins for helping him get through the diagnosis.

The devastated man found out he has incurable cancer just an hour after testing positive for COVID-19.