Tag: Cancer
A new diagnostic test on cards for prostate cancer
Although further validation needs to be done on larger datasets, scientists believe MIC-1 could be a potential marker that might be routinely used in the laboratory for prostate cancer diagnosis with or without Prostate-Specific Antigen..............
USFDA approves Mylan & Biocon´s biosimilar for breast, gastric cancers
Mylan anticipates potentially being the first company to provide patient access to a biosimilar to Herceptin, representing a significant milestone for Mylan, Biocon and the overall healthcare system........
Using liquid biopsy to monitor colorectal cancer
In this co-authored column, Dr Sudhir Borgonha, Chief Medical Officer, Strand Life Sciences and Dr Shabnam Bashir, Associate Consultant Oncosurgery explain the significance of liquid biopsy to track colorectal cancer...........
Panacea Biotec gets USFDA’s nod for its generic breast cancer drug
The company is looking ahead at commercializing the what it calls the best product in the United States and several other markets worldwide in collaboration with Apotex.............
Stronger approach needed to make cancer treatment accessible & affordable
Creating awareness to prevention and early detection will be critical to a successful cancer care structure in the country, writes Praveen Bose................
California Walnut Commission organizes scientific & health research meeting in New...
The meeting has set the momentum to explore new areas of study, discuss health concerns, and the role walnuts can play in a healthy lifestyle within the Indian population..........
Columbia Asia Hospital organizes walkathon to create awareness on breast cancer
Doctors and staff from Columbia Asia Hospital, Whitefield also took part in the event to spread the message on breast cancer in women.............
Cytecare Cancer Hospital launches “Comprehensive Oncology”
Cytecare says it strongly believes in the crucial role played by supportive care in oncology that not only helps the patient fight the disease physically and mentally but also positively impact treatment outcomes............
Majority of women unaware of early signs of breast cancer, finds...
Less than half (42%) are confident that they know what changes to their breast could be a sign of cancer. A quarter (25%) think that a lump is the only sign of breast cancer that can be identified without medical equipment, find the survey by Avon.......
A low-cost method for detection of early skin cancer
The researchers at Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar are developing a personalized and cost-effective method for detection of early stage skin cancer...........