World Cancer Day
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All Stories for World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day: What is bile duct cancer?; Know causes, symptoms and treatment
Dr Nitin Gupta •Several reasons that can increase the risk of gallbladder disease are obesity, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, an unhealthy diet like packed food and decreased physical activities
World Cancer Day: Importance of early diagnosis of cancer
Dr Rohit Pai •People who are diagnosed earlier with cancer are not only more likely to survive, but importantly also to have better experiences of care, lower treatment morbidity, and improved quality of life compared with those diagnosed late
World Cancer Day 2022: A look at the early symptoms you should not ignore
Trendingdesk •Unexplained weight loss and fever are among the early signs of cancer. According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the second leading cause of death globally
World Cancer Day 2022: Why this year's theme is ‘Close the Care Gap’
Trendingdesk •The theme aims to raise awareness about the vast difference in cancer care and prevention that people from different sections of society can avail
World Cancer Day 2021: History and significance of day aimed at ending stigma related to disease
Trendingdesk •This year’s theme is ‘I Am and I Will’, which is being continued since 2019, and one of the mottos of the theme is ‘together, all our actions matter’
World Cancer Day: Aditya’s brave battle with osteosarcoma
Myupchar •Aditya underwent a Total Femur Replacement (TFR), a complicated operation that needs to be performed by a highly trained specialist.
World Cancer Day 2020: Delving into the genetics of cancer offers experts clarity, insights aplenty
Vidya Veldore •Oncologists now take genetic tests as an important tool for diagnosis and treatment planning of cancer and its management.
World Cancer Day: You have to be empathetic but clear, says leading oncologist
Myupchar •myUpchar had the opportunity to chat with leading orthopaedic oncologist Dr. Vivek Verma to discuss his experiences in this field.
World Cancer Day 2020: Five ways you can join the fight to create change
Myupchar •According to WHO, the global cancer burden is estimated to have caused 9.6 million deaths in 2018, along with 18.1 million new cases in the same year.
World Cancer Day: 6-year-old Achintya’s battle with bone cancer
Myupchar •To mark World Cancer Day on Tuesday, this week, we will bring to you stories about cancer survivors, their families, as well as cancer surgeons and doctors.