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New chemo combo shows potential for endometrial cancer treatment

American researchers have found that a new chemotherapy combination comprising gemcitabine and cisplatin shows promise in endometrial cancer treatment.
Ice ball therapy offers hope of breast cancer cure

A technique for destroying breast tumours by freezing them with ice could offer hope of a safe non-surgical cure for the disease, a study suggests.
Omega 3 supplement targets bowel cancer risk: Study

A purified form of Omega 3 found naturally in certain fish and nut oils, reduced dangerous polyps among people prone to bowel cancer.
Intake of leafy greens, nuts cut colon cancer risk in men

For men, boosting the intake of magnesium, a mineral found in leafy greens, nuts and legumes, can help significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer, says a new research from Japan.
Thin smokers at increased lung cancer risk

A research has revealed that smokers who are thin are more at risk of suffering from lung cancer than people who are fat.
Thin smokers at increased lung cancer risk

A research has revealed that smokers who are thin are more at risk of suffering from lung cancer than people who are fat.
Chilly gas ‘destroys’ breast cancer

A safe, non-surgical cure for breast cancer has been offered in the form of a method that includes freezing tumors with streams of super-cold gas, say researchers.
Science wins key battles but could cancer win the war?

Despite huge advances in prevention and treatment, cancer is poised to become the leading cause of death worldwide as people refuse to ditch bad habits and the population ages, experts have said.
JK govt to set up fund for cancer treatment

Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to set up a Cancer Treatment and Management (CTM) fund which will run on voluntary donations qualifying for income tax rebate, a minister said here today.
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