Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, has launched a new MR Linac machine, the first of its kind in North India and the second in India. This advanced technology combines MRI with radiation therapy, offering improved cancer treatment.
Read MoreIn India, the burden is notably high, with about 1.2 million new cases and 930,000 deaths in 2019, making it a major contributor to cancer in Asia
Read MoreAccording to the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN), in 2022, India recorded 1.41 million new cancer cases, placing it third globally after China and the United States of America
Read MoreTaking proactive steps to reduce cancer risk is essential
Read MoreAccording to research published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology states that in India, lung cancer accounts for 5.9 per cent of all cancers and 8.1 per cent of all cancer-related deaths
Read MoreSymptoms of head and neck cancer vary based on tumour location but commonly include a persistent sore throat, difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, voice changes, and persistent lumps or sores
Read MoreSince 90 per cent of head and neck cancers are lifestyle-related, limiting exposure to the said causes will go a long way to prevent these cancers
Read MoreIn India, the majority of HNC diagnoses and deaths are closely tied to individual predispositions, which are often linked to specific genetic characteristics or exposure to carcinogens caused by lifestyle behaviours
Read MoreAs of 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 19 million new cancer cases occur annually, with over 10 million cancer-related deaths
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