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ORAL CANCER NEWS

'Unhe do-dhai mahine se...': Sharib Hashmi on wife’s cancer relapse; how chronic illness affects families

May 19, 2026 5:34 pm

Sharib Hashmi opened up about his wife Nasreen’s sixth cancer relapse, the financial strain of treatment, and how chronic illness affects spouses, children, and family mental health over time.

Sharib Hashmi on wife Nasreen's oral cancer relapse for the 6th time: 'Has undergone the surgery five times now'; experts explain why it may happen

May 14, 2026 10:50 am

The risk of recurrence also heavily depends on the stage at diagnosis, said Dr Hitesh Singhavi, consultant, head and neck oncosurgery, KIMS Hospitals, Thane

IITs unveil low-cost AI tools to detect cancer and kidney disease via simple breath tests and oral swabs

February 18, 2026 7:03 pm

Devices shown at AI Impact Summit can be deployed across hospitals and resource-scarce settings to improve accuracy and accessibility.

How a 70-year-old oral cancer patient with 'hole in his jaw' caused by years of radiation was saved by Bengaluru doctors in a rare surgery

February 08, 2026 4:25 pm

The several-hour-long complex microvascular reconstructive surgery was done in stages because of the size and complexity of the wound.

Oncologist shares case of non-tobacco related cancer in 21-year-old man with 'sharp teeth,' says 'It could have been identified'

February 04, 2026 9:30 am

Dr Singhavi said that key red flags include a persistent ulcer in the mouth lasting more than three weeks, repeated injury or biting in the same area, among others

‘I had the American dream, but I dropped it’: 4 family members share the unseen toll of cancer caregiving in India

August 22, 2025 2:36 pm

In India, where family obligation runs deep, caregiving isn’t seen as a choice, it’s an expectation.

Australian OCI holder who faked death by oral cancer held at Mumbai airport for defrauding woman of Rs 3.6 crore

June 26, 2025 10:04 pm

The accused, identified as Abhishek Sharadchandra Shukla—a 42-year-old film distribution businessman, arrived at Mumbai airport on a Singapore-Mumbai flight.

'A person is dying and you want to file a reply?' Delhi HC slams insurance firm for denying claim to cancer patient

April 30, 2025 10:09 pm

Keeping in mind the urgency, it posted the matter for consideration on May 14.

India tops list of oral cancer cases caused by smokeless tobacco and areca nut in South Asia, says Lancet

October 09, 2024 10:41 pm

According to a study, smokeless tobacco accounts for over 30 per cent of all oral cancer cases globally

Biting your cheeks may lead to jowls: true or false?

August 31, 2024 3:58 pm

Jowls are a symptom of ageing, and are predominantly found in older men and women.

ORAL CANCER PHOTOS

Key factors that may increase the risk of oral cancer

December 04, 2025 12:05 pm

Here are the reasons that indicate why you might be at a risk of oral cancer.

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