Cancer is a disease in which the patient suffers from uncontrolled, unregulated, unwanted cell growth at a very rapid pace due to changes in the genetic programming of the cell hence, any queries about cancer diagnosis or treatment should ideally be taken up with an expert oncologist who can help clear up misconceptions and also determine the right cancer treatment. In an interview with Zarafshan Shiraz of HT Lifestyle, Dr Durgatosh Pandey, Head of Oncology Sciences and Consultant - Surgical Oncology at Manipal Hospital in Dwarka, debunked 5 cancer related myths - (Photo by Cherry)
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Myth #1: Cancer is contagious or infectious. Fact: People wrongly associate cancer as a contagious disease; however, this is a misconception and can’t be spread by touching the person who has it. (Representative Image/Shutterstock)
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Myth #2: Hereditary Fact: Cancer is not hereditary, for instance. 5–10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary, and the majority of breast cancer cases have no family history of cancer. (Shutterstock)
Myth #3: Biopsy can lead to the spread of cancer. Fact: A common myth about biopsies is that it causes cancer to spread, but this is not true. A biopsy is the preliminary procedure to diagnose cancer and determine appropriate treatment. (File Photo by Instagram)
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Myth #4: Cancer leads to death. Fact: Many cancers are curable or treatable, and the survival rates have improved significantly with advancements in detection and treatment. (Photo by Shutterstock)
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Dimple Kapadia is celebrating her 68th birthday today. As the iconic actor turns a year older, let’s take a look at her glamorous, age-defying looks that prove she’s truly ageing in reverse.
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Miss World 2025: The 72nd edition of the global beauty pageant was a star-studded event and marked a proud moment for Thailand, as this was the country's first-ever Miss World crown. Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri celebrates with other contestants after being crowned Miss World at the 72nd Miss World finale in Hyderabad, India, May 31, 2025.
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The glamour, the grace, the global spotlight — Miss World 2025 is ready to dazzle audiences as the grand finale takes place at the HITEX Convention Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana. With 108 contestants from across the globe competing for the coveted title, India’s eyes are firmly set on one rising star: Nandini Gupta.
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrives for the screening of the film "La venue de l'avenir" (Colors of Time) at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
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Director Scarlett Johansson poses during a photocall for the film "Eleanor the Great" in competition for the category Un Certain Regard at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY