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The good news is that scalp tumours, both benign and malignant, can often be treated effectively if caught early.

Breakdancing alert: Man develops scalp tumour after performing head spins for nearly two decades

October 24, 2024 6:00 pm

The study, published in the BMJ, highlights the case of a man in his early 30s who developed a benign scalp tumour after performing headspins for nearly two decades.

Silent signs of brain tumour include persistent headaches. Sometimes the headache may be accompanied by nausea or vomitting, blurred vision, double vision or loss of peripheral vision. (Representative photo by Thinkstock Photos)

How brain tumour can be detected early: Watch out for these silent signs

June 15, 2024 7:42 am

Dr Satnam Singh Chhabra, Chairman and Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, on markers to look out for

Surgeons remove world's largest adrenal tumours from 51-year-old man

February 28, 2023 6:51 pm

Doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, say twin growth had occupied the entire space in the patient’s abdominal cavity and displaced organs such as kidneys, liver, spleen, pancreas and intestines

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What is soft tissue sarcoma and why should you know about it?

November 12, 2020 5:14 pm

There is no known way to prevent sarcomas. Since HIV infection is a risk factor, people should safeguard themselves against it. If your profession demands regular exposure to chemical substances that are harmful, it is advisable to use protective equipment to reduce the exposure

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Decoded: How gut microbiome can control tumour growth in liver

May 28, 2018 3:59 pm

Despite extensive research into the relationship between the gut microbiome and cancer, the role of the gut bacteria in the formation of liver cancer has remained poorly understood.

Unlike ionizing radiation such as that from gamma rays, radon and X-rays, which can break chemical bonds in the body and are known to cause cancer, radiofrequency devices such as cellphones and microwaves emit radiofrequency energy, a form of non-ionizing radiation.

High levels of cellphone radiation linked to tumors in male rats, reveals US study

February 03, 2018 10:54 am

About 6 percent of male rats whose entire bodies were exposed to the highest level of cell phone radiation developed schwannomas - a rare type of tumor - in nerve tissue near their hearts, while there were no schwannomas in animals that were not exposed to radiation.

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Augmented-reality glasses help surgeons create 3D virtual images, remove tumours

November 20, 2017 8:55 pm

Scientists have developed augmented reality (AR) glasses that superimpose virtual images on the body and can assist surgeons in removing tumours.

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Fight against bladder cancer: This new drug shrinks tumours by at least 30 per cent

June 07, 2016 7:00 pm

Injections of the experimental drug atezolizumab were found to shrink tumours by at least 30 per cent.

Computer analysis may help diagnose tumours

November 06, 2013 1:57 pm

Computer-aided detection provides a opinion to a radiologist in locating suspicious regions.

Breast cancer in males on rise

August 06, 2013 9:50 am

Male patients tended to be somewhat older than female patients when diagnosed with the disease.

Trump says he’ll talk to PM Modi, talks on trade barriers with India continue

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Trump announces ongoing trade negotiations with India and expresses optimism for a successful deal in the upcoming weeks. This comes after his recent criticism of the Indian economy and his administration's imposition of tariffs on Indian goods. Trump also mentions his good relationship with Prime Minister Modi and highlights the high trade deficit between the two countries.

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