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  Xerostomia: The after effect of oral cancer; everything you need to know

  Health | February 04, 2022 17:00 IST

  Xerostomia occurs when the salivary glands of the body fail to produce adequate amounts of saliva to keep the mouth moist. Saliva has several important functions including mechanical cleansing action, antimicrobial activity, and removal of food debris from oral cavities, control of pH, oral cavity lubrication, and remineralisation and maintaining the integrity of the oral mucosa.

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  World Cancer Day 2022: What are the lifestyle changes that may help prevent cancer?

  Health | February 04, 2022 12:39 IST

  Healthy lifestyle choices are always dependent on people. Taking some simple steps to living a healthier lifestyle will not only help prevent serious diseases such as cancer but will also contribute to better physical and mental health.

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  Ayushmann Khurrana and Tahira Kashyap recall the first time they heard of her cancer

  Celebrities | February 04, 2022 9:10 IST

  On World Cancer Day, Audible touched upon Ayushmann shares his feelings, experiences and thoughts during his wife Tahira Kashyap's long battle with breast cancer through the podcast, 'My Ex-Breast'.

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  World Cancer Day 2022: Date, Theme, History and Significance

  Health | February 04, 2022 9:12 IST

  "I think cancer came into my life as a gift. My vision is sharper, my mind clearer, my perspective realigned. I have succeeded in transforming my passive-aggressive anger and anxiety into more peaceful expressions." - Manisha Koirala

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  World Cancer Day: Understanding role of nutrition, lifestyle changes to control cancer

  Lifestyle | February 05, 2021 8:16 IST

  People across the globe need to be aware regarding nutrition and other lifestyle changes that can be implemented to help them recover and potentially reduce the risk of the same cancer recurring or a new one developing.

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  How Vivek Oberoi helps underprivileged children fighting cancer

  Celebrities | February 04, 2021 19:13 IST

  Vivek Oberoi termed his noble work of helping the cancer patients as his "greatest achievement." On World Cancer Day, Oberoi further urged others to "come forward" and help the children battling the disease.

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  World Cancer Day 2021: Know from expert if all cancers cause pain

  Health | February 04, 2021 14:51 IST

  Cancer patients can come across either chronic or acute pain. Acute pain is more common in cases of cancer surgery and tends to only last a short time during which painkillers keep it under control. Chronic pain is more persistent in nature and can be due to changes to the nerves if the cancer is pressing on nerves or due to chemicals that a tumor produces

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  World Cancer Day 2021: Gynaecological Cancer and Fertility, A Tightrope Walk

  Health | February 04, 2021 14:41 IST

  The term gynecological cancer refers to the growth of tumor cells in the reproductive organs of a woman’s body. The most common forms of this category of cancer are uterine cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer.

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  World Cancer Day 2021: Myths and Facts around Cancer that needs to be busted

  Health | February 04, 2021 14:30 IST

  Patient education and clarification of myths about cancer is important for cancer treatment and achieving optimal survival outcomes. Here are a few of the common myths and their facts.

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  World Cancer Day 2021: 10 symptoms people should not ignore

  Health | February 04, 2021 14:10 IST

  On World Cancer Day, marked across the globe on February 4 every year, here's a list of commonly ignored symptoms, which could be warning signs of cancer. Cancers are painless when they start and so they get ignored by the patient and doctors alike.

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  World Cancer Day 2021: Tahira Kashyap and Sonali Bendre recite heartfelt poems of strength

  Celebrities | February 04, 2021 16:10 IST

  Every year February 4 is observed as World Cancer Day. Bollywood celebrities and cancer survivors Tahira Kashyap and Sonali Bendre recited a heartfelt poem of strength instilling hope.

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  What is the reason behind women getting cervical cancer? Swami Ramdev answers

  Lifestyle | February 04, 2021 10:34 IST

  According to Swami Ramdev, many changes occur in the body during pregnancy, periods and menopause. In such a situation, if you do not pay attention to the signs, then it becomes cervical cancer.

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  World Cancer Day 2021: Manisha Koirala to Sonali Bendre, inspiring stories of Bollywood celebrities

  Celebrities | February 04, 2021 13:10 IST

  As today the world comes together to celebrate the spirit of cancer patients and survivors, let us have a look at the inspiring stories of Bollywood actors who suffered from the disease.

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  World Cancer Day 2021: 7 food items that help in keeping all types of cancer at bay

  Food | February 03, 2021 19:02 IST

  World Cancer Day 2021: If certain eating habits are followed, cancer can be kept at bay. And to inform you about the same on World Cancer Day, we have enlisted 7 food items that can help prevent all types of cancer.

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  World Cancer Day 2021: Theme, Awareness, Slogans, Inspirational quotes by cancer survivors

  Health | February 04, 2021 14:30 IST

  World Cancer Day 2021 is observed every year on 4th February to spread awareness, inspire change and reduce the global impact of cancer all around the world. Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. The top cancers that affect the Indian population are lung, breast, cervical, head and neck and colorectal cancer (CRC).

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  Sonali Bendre writes 'Note To Self' on World Cancer Day, asks fans to go for regular checkups

  Celebrities | February 04, 2020 16:18 IST

  Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre, who is a cancer survivor, melted our hearts when she posted an inspirational post on social media on the occasion of World Cancer Day.

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  World Cancer Day: 5 Bollywood celebrities who defeated this deadly disease

  Celebrities | February 04, 2020 11:41 IST

  World Cancer Day is marked to raise awareness about cancer and on this day we look at celebrities who defeated this disease and whose stories inspire others

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  World Cancer Day: Bollywood actress Patralekhaa helps raise funds for cancer patients

  Celebrities | February 04, 2019 15:18 IST

  Patralekhaa is lending her support to an NGO to raise funds for cancer patients, and feels it is important to spread awareness about the disease.

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  World Cancer Day 2019: Sonali Bendre shares new post on cancer; her message is REALLY motivating

  Health | February 04, 2019 14:52 IST

  On World Cancer Day, Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre took to her Instagram account and stitched a few beautiful words on cancer to inspire everyone who is suffering from the disease. Read the post here!

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  World Cancer Day 2019: Consume these 7 food items to stay away from all kinds of cancer

  Food | February 04, 2019 11:06 IST

  To foster awareness regarding cancer disease and its cure, today, on World Cancer Day we bring you a list of top seven food items that help you prevent all kinds of cancer. Know more!