cancer

May 13, 2025 3:10 PM

CAR-T cell therapy linked to mild ‘brain fog’, stanford study finds

While CAR-T cell therapy has shown promise in treating cancer, it may also lead to side effects such as “brain fog,” which includes forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating, according to a new study. CAR-T cell therapy is a form of immunotherapy in which a patient’s immune cells—T cells—are genetically engineered and infused back into the bloodstream to help recognize and destroy cancer cells more effectively. The study, led by a team from Stanford University and published ...

March 26, 2025 6:26 PM

HPV infection linked to higher heart risk, study says

Human papillomavirus, along with causing several types of cancer, appears to significantly increase the risk of heart disease, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session in Chicago this week. Pooling data from seven studies that tracked nearly 250,000 volunteers for up to 17 years, researchers found that HPV-positive patients had a 40% higher likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease and twice the risk of developing coronary artery disea...

February 13, 2025 10:35 AM

Study links DNA traits to smoking-related cancer risk

A team of Israeli researchers has identified how the structure and chemical modifications of DNA influence the risk of developing lung cancer from smoking. The team from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem focused on benzo(a)pyrene, a toxic chemical in cigarette smoke that, when processed by the body, binds to DNA, disrupts its normal function, and causes cellular damage, Xinhua News Agency reported. Published in Nucleic Acids Research, the study found that DNA organization and chemical changes...

February 4, 2025 9:14 AM

World Cancer Day: Ayushman Bharat Yojana proving game changer in treating cancer patients

World Cancer Day is celebrated every year on February 4 to raise awareness about cancer, and the Ayushman Bharat scheme, launched by the Narendra Modi-led Central government in 2018, is emerging as a transformative initiative in the fight against this disease. The primary goal of celebrating World Cancer Day is to raise awareness about cancer and encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment at the earliest as a large number of people in the country and across the world and to reduce death...

January 27, 2025 12:26 PM

Asia-Pacific healthcare market to reach $5 trillion by 2030, Indian CDMOs poised for global growth: report

The Asia-Pacific healthcare market is on track to hit $5 trillion by 2030, driving 40 per cent of global sector growth, according to a report on Monday. The report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) noted that the unprecedented expansion is fuelled by rapid demographic shifts, investment influxes, and ground-breaking technology applications. The expansion also includes advancements in new therapies and modalities by Indian contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMOs). “Innovati...

December 30, 2024 4:58 PM

Study links coffee, tea consumption to reduced risk of head and neck cancer

A new study has revealed that drinking coffee and tea may significantly lower the risk of developing head and neck cancers, a group that includes cancers of the mouth, throat, and larynx. Published in the peer-reviewed journal CANCER by the American Cancer Society, the research sheds light on the potential protective effects of these widely consumed beverages. The pooled analysis, conducted by the International Head and Neck Cancer Epidemiology Consortium, combined data from 14 studies involvi...

December 23, 2024 8:06 PM

Coffee and Tea may reduce risk of head and neck cancer, study finds

Regular consumption of coffee and tea may help lower the risk of developing head and neck cancers, including cancers of the mouth and throat, according to a study published on Monday in the CANCER journal. These findings could hold significant implications for the global fight against one of the most prevalent forms of cancer. Head and neck cancer is the seventh most common type of cancer worldwide, with rising rates, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The study analyzed data fro...

November 12, 2024 12:33 PM

New antibody shows promise as breakthrough cancer treatment: Study

Researchers at Uppsala University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed an antibody that has the potential to treat various types of cancer. The researchers successfully integrated three different functionalities into the antibody, which significantly enhanced the action of T cells on cancer tumors. The researchers have created a unique type of antibody that both targets and delivers a drug package via the antibody itself, while simultaneously activating the immune system, in wha...

October 10, 2024 5:19 PM

Scientists discover key enzyme to overcome cancer drug resistance

Scientists from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, have identified a new therapeutic target by activating a DNA repair enzyme called Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1). This discovery could pave the way for combination therapy, offering hope for patients who are resistant to existing cancer treatments. Current anticancer drugs like Camptothecin, Topotecan, and Irinotecan focus on inhibiting the enzyme Topoisomerase 1 (Top1), which is essential for DNA rep...

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

GST rates slashed for certain cancer drugs, namkeens, shared helicopter service

In its meeting on Monday, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council announced several key decisions aimed at reducing tax burdens across various sectors. To alleviate the financial strain of cancer treatment, the Council slashed GST rates on certain cancer drugs from 12% to 5%. The drugs benefiting from this reduction are Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib, and Durvalumab. The food industry also saw relief as the GST rate on namkeens and savoury items was reduced from 18% to 12%, effective pro...