News / Topic / Cancer Patient / News

[

cancer patient news

]

Latest from cancer patient

Mohali: Private hospital to cough up ₹25,000 for cheating patient

The District Consumer Forum held that the hospital’s action amounts to deficiency in service and unfair trade practice as it charged ₹90,000 in excess from the complainant while also making a false reference regarding the refund of the same

Instead of refunding the excess amount, the hospital was found to have manipulated its billing system to show the entire amount as surgical expenditure. (iStock)

cities

Updated on Nov 18, 2024 08:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Delhi HC allows parents of cancer victim to access his frozen semen: Report

The court clarified that there is no legal barrier to using the sperm for reproduction after death, as long as the donor's consent is confirmed.

Delhi High Court directed Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to release Preet Inder Singh's frozen sperm sample to his parents. (Representative photo)(HT_PRINT)

india news

Published on Oct 05, 2024 11:25 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Patna HC reinstates CRPF constable dismissed for being absent to take care of ailing mother

india news

Published on Aug 14, 2024 03:58 PM IST

PTI |

Chandigarh: Patients suffer as doctors’ strike continues at PGIMER

The premier health institute, which has a daily footfall of around 10,000, managed to attend to around 5,000 follow-up patients in various OPD departments from 8 am to 9.30 am, but no new patients were registered for OPD services

76-year-old cancer patient Lajwanti Vasudeva, who arrived at PGIMER from Panchkula with her daughter for a scheduled knee surgery, seeking clarity from a protesting doctor. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Aug 14, 2024 09:28 AM IST

ByRobert Abraham, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Blood cancer patient ends life at GMSH-16

The woman, a resident of Karnal, was admitted to the hospital on July 4 for treatment of anaemia and was also undergoing chemotherapy at PGIMER, Chandigarh, for chronic myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the blood

As part of her treatment, the patient received blood transfusion on Saturday. However, around 4 pm, she went to a washroom and hanged herself from the shower using her dupatta. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

cities

Published on Jul 06, 2024 09:33 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Why should cancer patients get treated at comprehensive cancer care hospital?

Cancer warriors: Here's how comprehensive cancer care hospitals provide life-saving treatment

Transform your cancer battle: Why comprehensive care hospitals are essential (Photo by Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 26, 2024 08:47 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Cancer patients often do better with less intensive treatment, says new research

It’s part of a long-term trend toward studying whether less — less surgery, less chemotherapy or less radiation — can help patients live longer, feel better.

In a quest to optimize cancer care, researchers are asking: “Do we need all that treatment that we have used in the past?” (Pexels)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 03, 2024 10:16 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

Kate Middleton did this for a little cancer patient

Kate Middleton's secret gesture brought smiles to young cancer patients.

Kate Middleton's secret donation revealed (AP Photo/Gero Breloer, File)(AP)

world news

Updated on Mar 29, 2024 12:57 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Colorectal cancer cases could be rising for people under 50 years: Study

A study says overall cases of colorectal cancer are falling, but could be rising in younger people under the age of 50 years.

A study says overall cases of colorectal cancer are falling, but could be rising in people under 50. (Twitter/CDC_Cancer)

lifestyle

Published on Feb 02, 2024 05:22 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, New Delhi

Pancreatic cancer: Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention tips

Pancreatic cancer: Here's all you need to know about the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention tips for pancreatic cancer

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 07, 2024 12:47 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Gallbladder cancer: Stages, causes, signs and symptoms, treatment, prevention

Gallbladder cancer: Expert reveals 7 facts you must know of stages, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention tips for gallbladder cancer

Gallbladder cancer: Stages, causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention tips (Photo by Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Published on Jan 03, 2024 01:02 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Lung cancer in non-smokers: Causes, symptoms and treatment

Lung cancer in non-smokers: Here's all you need to know about the causes, symptoms and treatment of lung cancer in non-smokers

lifestyle

Published on Dec 22, 2023 06:17 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Year ender 2023: What you need to know about male breast cancer

Male breast cancer awareness: Health experts on warning signs and key takeaways as we bid farewell to 2023 and gear up to welcome a healthy New Year 2024

lifestyle

Published on Dec 19, 2023 04:53 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

How Marry My Husband star Park Min Young lost 37kg for her new role

Park Min Young undergoes drastic weight loss for her role in Marry My Husband

entertainment

Published on Dec 19, 2023 01:53 PM IST

ByAditi Srivastava

Here is why chemotherapy becomes less effective: Study

The study shows that when healthy cells encourage cancer cells to grow more slowly, chemotherapy may become less effective.

lifestyle

Published on Dec 17, 2023 09:02 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington Dc

Caregiver burnout in cancer: What are the warning signs and how to deal with it?

Just as airline safety instructions advise us to put on our own oxygen masks before helping others, cancer caregivers must care for themselves first. Here's how

lifestyle

Published on Dec 05, 2023 01:21 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Patients want reviews and ratings for informed choice

This article is authored by Jagdish Chaturvedi, ENT consultant, Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru.

Medical practitioners with patients(Reuters Photo)

ht insight

Published on Nov 25, 2023 02:19 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

How innovative antibody approach targets deep-rooted cancer mutations: Study

The study shows a cancer treatment strategy focused on the use of IGA antibodies that can target and kill tumor-promoting molecules found in cancer cells.

lifestyle

Published on Oct 31, 2023 11:58 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington

Liquid biopsies for cancer treatment: Impact, advantages, all you need to know

Health experts reveal all you need to know about how liquid biopsies have made it easier to treat cancer

Liquid biopsies for cancer treatment: Impact, advantages and all you need to know (Photo by Twitter/eMedEvents)

lifestyle

Published on Oct 19, 2023 12:36 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Cancer prevention: Would you want AI to predict your fate?

What happens if an AI test predicts we carry a disease-causing gene mutation?

Predictive medicine using AI algorithms can predict the likelihood of diseases such as breast cancer (Canan Dagdeviren/MIT )

lifestyle

Published on Oct 07, 2023 08:20 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Tripura’s five-year-old girl donates hair for 50-year-old cancer patient

The girl’s mother is a school teacher at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Higher Secondary by profession and also a National Service Scheme (NSS) program officer

Five-year-old Anusuya Ghosh in Tripura donates her long hair for a cancer patient (HT Photo/Sourced)

cities

Published on Sep 24, 2023 05:04 PM IST

ByPriyanka Deb Barman

Day for the Welfare of Cancer Patients 2023: Date, history, significance

Day for the Welfare of Cancer Patients 2023: Here's all you need to know about the date, history, significance and celebration of World Rose Day

lifestyle

Published on Sep 22, 2023 02:25 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Reasons why cancer may spread to spine: Research

The study explores how the vertebral bones originate from a kind of stem cells that secretes a protein that can increase tumour metastasis.

lifestyle

Published on Sep 17, 2023 10:39 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, New York

New genes that cause head, neck cancer patients to be resistant to chemotherapy

Two new genes are responsible for making patients resistant to chemotherapy. By supressing the same, cancer cells can be made to respond to treatment.

lifestyle

Published on Sep 06, 2023 02:32 PM IST

ANI | , Washington

Cancer cases among under-50s rose by 79 per cent in last 30 years: BMJ study

Cancers among people under 50s has risen by 79 per cent in last 30 years, a study by the journal BMJ Oncology says.

The study estimate that the global number of new early onset cancer cases and associated deaths will rise by a further 31 per cent and 21 per cent, respectively, in 2030, with those in their 40s the most at risk.(Pexels)

lifestyle

Published on Sep 06, 2023 10:17 AM IST

PTI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

Scientifically Speaking | Sniffing out cancer with insect detectives

Scientists are now turning to the highly refined odour-detecting abilities of two insects – ants and locusts – to detect cancer

A study turned the ants into mobile biological cancer detectors.(Representative Image - Pixabay)

opinion

Published on Sep 06, 2023 09:23 AM IST

ByAnirban Mahapatra

Dietary advice can improve fertility treatment for female cancer survivors

The study shows that post cancer diagnosis, having a healthy diet can improve fertility and cancer survival rate.

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 03, 2023 01:28 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Pennsylvania

Tips on cancer survivorship and quality of life

Cancer patient's treatments - surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, is a juggle and affects their quality of life. Here are survivorship tips by experts

lifestyle

Published on Aug 31, 2023 01:19 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Lorazepam therapy linked to negative impact in pancreatic cancer patients: Study

According to a recent study, pancreatic cancer patients who took lorazepam had shorter progression-free survival compared to those who did not.

Lorazepam treatments are routinely provided to cancer patients to cope with these problems brought on by their disease or treatment.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Published on Aug 18, 2023 04:01 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Washington

Experts on what are the warning signs to reduce breast cancer

Recognising early signs and symptoms of breast cancer helps women to prioritise their health and well-being. Here are primary early signs to be vigilant about

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 07, 2023 02:25 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Copy

Whatsapp Twitter Facebook Linkedin

cancer patient news

Latest from cancer patient

The District Consumer Forum held that the hospital’s action amounts to deficiency in service and unfair trade practice as it charged ₹90,000 in excess from the complainant while also making a false reference regarding the refund of the same

The court clarified that there is no legal barrier to using the sperm for reproduction after death, as long as the donor's consent is confirmed.

Patna HC reinstates CRPF constable dismissed for being absent to take care of ailing mother

The premier health institute, which has a daily footfall of around 10,000, managed to attend to around 5,000 follow-up patients in various OPD departments from 8 am to 9.30 am, but no new patients were registered for OPD services

The woman, a resident of Karnal, was admitted to the hospital on July 4 for treatment of anaemia and was also undergoing chemotherapy at PGIMER, Chandigarh, for chronic myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the blood

Cancer warriors: Here's how comprehensive cancer care hospitals provide life-saving treatment

It’s part of a long-term trend toward studying whether less — less surgery, less chemotherapy or less radiation — can help patients live longer, feel better.

Kate Middleton's secret gesture brought smiles to young cancer patients.

A study says overall cases of colorectal cancer are falling, but could be rising in younger people under the age of 50 years.

Pancreatic cancer: Here's all you need to know about the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention tips for pancreatic cancer

Gallbladder cancer: Expert reveals 7 facts you must know of stages, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention tips for gallbladder cancer

Lung cancer in non-smokers: Here's all you need to know about the causes, symptoms and treatment of lung cancer in non-smokers

Male breast cancer awareness: Health experts on warning signs and key takeaways as we bid farewell to 2023 and gear up to welcome a healthy New Year 2024

Park Min Young undergoes drastic weight loss for her role in Marry My Husband

The study shows that when healthy cells encourage cancer cells to grow more slowly, chemotherapy may become less effective.

Just as airline safety instructions advise us to put on our own oxygen masks before helping others, cancer caregivers must care for themselves first. Here's how

This article is authored by Jagdish Chaturvedi, ENT consultant, Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru.

The study shows a cancer treatment strategy focused on the use of IGA antibodies that can target and kill tumor-promoting molecules found in cancer cells.

Health experts reveal all you need to know about how liquid biopsies have made it easier to treat cancer

What happens if an AI test predicts we carry a disease-causing gene mutation?

The girl’s mother is a school teacher at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Higher Secondary by profession and also a National Service Scheme (NSS) program officer

Day for the Welfare of Cancer Patients 2023: Here's all you need to know about the date, history, significance and celebration of World Rose Day

The study explores how the vertebral bones originate from a kind of stem cells that secretes a protein that can increase tumour metastasis.

Two new genes are responsible for making patients resistant to chemotherapy. By supressing the same, cancer cells can be made to respond to treatment.

Cancers among people under 50s has risen by 79 per cent in last 30 years, a study by the journal BMJ Oncology says.

Scientists are now turning to the highly refined odour-detecting abilities of two insects – ants and locusts – to detect cancer

The study shows that post cancer diagnosis, having a healthy diet can improve fertility and cancer survival rate.

Cancer patient's treatments - surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, is a juggle and affects their quality of life. Here are survivorship tips by experts

According to a recent study, pancreatic cancer patients who took lorazepam had shorter progression-free survival compared to those who did not.

Recognising early signs and symptoms of breast cancer helps women to prioritise their health and well-being. Here are primary early signs to be vigilant about

Join Hindustan Times

Create free account and unlock exciting features like