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When food becomes therapy: PGI observes World Cancer Day through nutrition-led cancer care

February 05, 2026 9:41 am

Addressing widespread dietary myths surrounding cancer, Dr Sahni emphasised the need to move away from fear-based food restrictions.

Take Charge: Prevent Cervical Cancer with HERizon Care

February 04, 2026 1:39 pm

HERizon Care, a women’s health insurance policy by Bajaj General Insurance, goes beyond basic health insurance coverage.

World Cancer Day 2026: Date, Theme, Origin, Significance, and all you need to know

February 04, 2026 9:28 am

World Cancer Day 2026 Date, Significance and Theme: World Cancer Day was first observed on February 4, 2000, during the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris.

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Mumbai’s lung cancer burden rising among non-smokers: report

February 04, 2026 3:36 pm

Experts call for urgent policy action as adenocarcinoma overtakes traditional smoking linked cancers

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World Cancer Day: ‘HIPEC, PIPAC can lead to improved survival rates in cases of peritoneal surface cancers’

February 05, 2025 8:06 am

HIPEC is a major surgical procedure and most of the patients are hospitalised for around 12-14 days.

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World Cancer Day: Chess legend Susan Polgar reveals cancer diagnosis, says 'surgery was successful'

February 04, 2025 10:51 pm

Susan Polgar credited early detection and excellent team of doctors for the surgery being successful.

Kate Middleton shares powerful message on World Cancer Day with heartwarming photo taken by Prince Louis

February 04, 2025 6:14 pm

The newly released photograph of Kate Middleton shows her standing in a serene woodland setting, arms outstretched and smiling.

Hina Khan reveals how Sunil Grover supported her during chemotherapy by sending cookbooks to help her cope with taste loss. Learn why chemotherapy affects taste and how patients can manage this side effect.

Hina Khan reveals she couldn't taste anything she ate during chemo days, Sunil Grover aka 'Gutthi' would send cookbooks

February 13, 2025 7:11 pm

In a touching Instagram post, Hina Khan shared how Sunil Frover helped her cope with one of the most frustrating side effects of chemotherapy—loss of taste

World Cancer Day 2025: Know the date, theme, origin, significance, and more

February 04, 2025 9:42 am

World Cancer Day 2025 Theme and Significance: World Cancer Day is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to bring together and support the cancer community

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‘Now health benefit packages under PMJAY have become more realistic for hospitals’

February 06, 2024 12:10 pm

Several cancers (pancreas, lung, oesophagus, stomach) are difficult to diagnose early, and there are not many well-established screening tests that are effective and cost effective in the Indian scenario to be implemented at population level.