Dr Sameer Kaul, team remove Srinagar resident’s cancer with cutting-edge robotic technology, no incisions needed

Bashir Ahmad, a happy go lucky hardworking carpenter in his 70s, from Zainakote in Srinagar was suddenly faced with an unusual difficulty in swallowing solid food. He cherished his usual meal of rice, saag and meat and suddenly it hurt? Soon an obstructing growth in his food pipe which his biopsy proved to be a…

Innovative immunotherapy to combat cancer and protect healthy cells

Innovative immunotherapy to combat cancer and protect healthy cells

A group of US scientists has created a novel immunotherapy method that targets tumors efficiently and spares healthy cells by employing cytokine proteins as a possible therapeutic. Cytokines are small protein molecules that help control inflammation in the body. They are released by the body’s immune cells to fight against cancer and improve treatment effectiveness….

Cancer awareness prog at Jammu

World Cancer Awarethon held in Jammu on Friday

Experts at the ‘World Can Awarethon’ held in Jammu Friday said that cancers were conquerable and there was a need to stay aware, follow preventive measures, and seek help at the earliest. A statement issued here said that Jammu’s first cancer awareness mega event ‘World Can Awarethon’ was initiated by senior consultant breast and colorectal…

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First patient has been declared “cancer-free” using India’s CAR-T cell therapy

Cancer has emerged as one of the biggest challenge for India. However, a new treatment has raised hopes after first patient has been declared “cancer-free” using India’s CAR-T cell therapy. The patient, Dr (Col) VK Gupta, a Delhi-based gastroenterologist, has been declared cancer-free by taking the treatment that is known to genetically reengineer a patient’s…

Vicky Kaushal’s father Sham Kaushal Overcomes Cancer, Finds Joy in Life

Vicky Kaushal’s father Sham Kaushal Overcomes Cancer, Finds Joy in Life

Sham Kaushal, the father of actor Vicky Kaushal and a stunt director, once faced a battle with cancer. Reflecting on his experience, he revealed that doctors had given him a grim prognosis, stating that he would not survive. Despite the odds stacked against him, Sham not only emerged stronger but also claimed that he went…