Cancer
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Why cancer patients often develop constipation, and what helps relieve it
Health | Dec 10, 2025, 01:26 PM ISTConstipation is often overlooked in cancer care, yet treatment side effects, dehydration and stress make it common. An expert breaks down symptoms, causes, complications and practical relief tips.
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Can eating food wrapped in aluminium foil cause cancer? Leading cancer surgeon weighs in
Health | Dec 10, 2025, 12:02 PM ISTAluminium foil has sparked a fresh cancer scare online, but experts say the fear is misplaced. A leading oncologist explains why aluminium isn’t a heavy metal and how daily use remains safe.
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Cold Supermoon 2025: Tarot expert reveals zodiac impact for all 12 signs
Astrology | Dec 04, 2025, 05:16 PM ISTTonight’s Cold Supermoon, the brightest full moon of the year, brings emotional shifts and clarity. Tarot expert Pooja Verma explains how it will impact each zodiac sign.
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Gynecologic cancer warning signs: How menstrual and menopause changes reveal risks
Health | Nov 25, 2025, 11:40 AM ISTExplore how subtle changes from menstrual health to menopause can reveal early signs of gynecologic cancers. Learn the warning symptoms of ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers to support early detection and timely medical care.
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40% of cancers are preventable: Doctor explains how your routine can make a difference
Health | Nov 11, 2025, 07:04 AM ISTOncologist Dr Mohit Agarwal from Fortis Hospital explains how everyday habits—from late nights to processed food- quietly raise your cancer risk, and how small lifestyle fixes can prevent nearly 40 per cent of cancers.
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Testicular cancer: The taboo men still don’t talk about
Health | Nov 09, 2025, 04:10 PM ISTTesticular cancer is one of the most curable cancers when detected early, yet men rarely talk about it. Dr Prakash Sankapal from Fortis Hiranandani Hospital explains the signs, treatment, and why breaking the silence can save lives.
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Lung cancer’s hidden risk for women: It’s not just smoking anymore
Health | Nov 07, 2025, 11:25 AM ISTWhile smoking remains a major cause of lung cancer, experts are now seeing a sharp increase among women who have never smoked. Pollution, household fumes and secondhand smoke are emerging as significant culprits behind this worrying trend.
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Every puff and sip counts: How head and neck cancer begins quietly and ends brutally
Health | Nov 06, 2025, 05:30 PM ISTIt starts small: a puff, a sip, a habit. But for millions of Indian families, that habit turns into head and neck cancer, stealing voices, breath and time. Awareness is the only cure that costs nothing.
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Stop believing this! Doctor breaks down 5 dangerous cancer myths spreading online
Health | Nov 06, 2025, 02:54 PM ISTIn a world full of half-truths, misinformation about cancer spreads faster than hope. Bengaluru oncologist Dr Vinayak Maka explains why facts, not viral reels, save lives, busting myths about sunscreen, sugar and “miracle” cures.
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What your grey hairs might actually mean: The surprising link to cancer risk
Health | Nov 03, 2025, 07:52 PM ISTGrey hair could reveal more than ageing — studies link premature greying to oxidative stress and possible cancer risk. Learn what your strands might be saying.
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Gynaecological cancer on the rise: Why India needs awareness beyond medicine
Health | Nov 03, 2025, 01:41 PM ISTGynaecological cancers like cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancer are rising rapidly among Indian women, yet awareness and access to timely diagnosis remain limited. With evolving treatment options, early detection and open conversations can transform cancer outcomes and save lives.
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Tannishtha Chatterjee’s cancer diagnosis explained: What ‘oligometastatic’ means
Health | Nov 01, 2025, 01:21 PM ISTActor-filmmaker Tannishtha Chatterjee has revealed she’s battling stage-4 oligometastatic cancer — a limited form of spread that still allows targeted treatment. Here’s what the diagnosis means, symptoms to watch for, and how new therapies are offering hope to many.
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Nic Maddinson reveals arduous journey with testicular cancer, subsequent chemotherapy
Cricket | Oct 17, 2025, 01:30 PM ISTAustralian batter Nic Maddinson opened up on his challenging journey of suffering from testicular cancer, undergoing an operation and then going through daunting weeks of chemotherapy as he eyes a comeback for New South Wales in the upcoming season.
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Pankaj Dheer’s death and the truth about cancer relapse: How it returns after remission
Health | Oct 15, 2025, 04:15 PM ISTActor Pankaj Dheer, known as Karna from Mahabharat, passed away on October 15 after battling cancer for years. As fans mourn his loss, experts explain what happens when cancer returns after remission — and why early signs and lifestyle care matter more than ever.
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Decoding 'Cancer': How early mutation testing can save lives
Health | Oct 10, 2025, 04:18 PM ISTLearn why genetic mutation testing should be the first step in cancer diagnosis and how it leads to precise, life-saving treatments.
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Cancer blood test: breakthrough that detects disease years before symptoms, when will India get it?
Health | Oct 07, 2025, 04:18 PM ISTScientists have developed a blood test that can detect head and neck cancer years before symptoms appear, according to a study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Experts say it could transform early diagnosis in India, where late detection remains a major challenge.
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Childhood cancer in India: Early warning signs explained by doctor
Health | Oct 02, 2025, 02:45 PM ISTOver 50,000 childhood cancer cases emerge in India each year. Dr Ganesh Shiwarkar explains the early warning signs parents must not ignore, from persistent fever and weight loss to unusual lumps, bruising, or fatigue. Early detection saves lives.
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Cancer deaths to surge 75 per cent by 2025, India to see one of the sharpest rises: Lancet study
Health | Sep 26, 2025, 12:49 PM ISTCancer deaths increased 74 per cent to 10.4 million, and new cases more than doubled to 18.5 million in 2023, since 1990. Read on to know more about the study.
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Can air purifiers really protect you from lung cancer? Doctor explains the facts
Health | Sep 19, 2025, 08:28 AM ISTA lot of people spend the majority of their time indoors, and hence the quality of indoor air plays a crucial role in long-term lung health. And air purifiers help to keep indoor air clean. But does it help to reduce the risk of lung cancer? Read on as a doctor explains.
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Dipika Kakar shares struggle with hair loss; doctor explains its link to liver cancer
Health | Sep 18, 2025, 02:40 PM ISTDipika Kakar opened up about her struggle with severe hair fall during her liver cancer battle. A doctor explains why this is common among patients.