National Cancer Institute

February 15, 2026 3:21 PM

Prevention and early diagnosis key in cancer fight: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday emphasised the need to focus not only on treatment but also on prevention and early diagnosis to effectively tackle cancer. Addressing the inaugural session of the global conference ‘Oncology Beyond Borders’, organised by the National Cancer Institute, CM Fadnavis said there has been a significant rise in cancer cases over the past decade, making it one of the biggest challenges facing the healthcare system. He noted that although India has made...

February 3, 2026 2:40 PM

Cancer screening drive covered over three crore adults in Gujarat: Health Dept

Gujarat has recorded a maor achievement in public healthcare by completing large-scale cancer screening across the state over the past four years, strengthening early detection and access to treatment ahead of World Cancer Day. Health department figures show that more than three crore people above the age of 30 have been screened for oral cancer, while over 1.6 crore women have undergone breast cancer screening and more than 82 lakh women have been screened for cervical cancer. World Cancer Day...

July 4, 2024 9:03 PM

Study finds chemo medicine may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors

A new study has revealed that a common chemotherapy drug may cause significant hearing loss in cancer survivors years after treatment. The research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Oncology, followed testicular cancer survivors who received cisplatin-based chemotherapy for an average of 14 years. The study found that 78% of survivors experienced significant difficulties in everyday listening situations, which negatively impacted their quality of life. Cisplatin, wid...