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World Cancer Day
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February 04, 2026
IIT Madras launches Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas to transform cancer research
The initiative aims to bridge critical genomic data gaps and enable early diagnosis, personalised cancer treatment, and population-specific research in India
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February 04, 2026
World Cancer Day 2026 | Don’t ignore these subtle eye changes—they might signal cancer
Recognising warning signs like unusual growths or rapid visual changes is critical for timely ophthalmologist referral and treatment
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February 03, 2026
World Cancer Day: India gets first evidence-based lung cancer care framework—What it means for patients
The lung cancer framework aims to standardise diagnosis, therapy, and patient-centric palliative care nationwide to improve outcomes and quality of life
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February 02, 2026
Fighting blood cancer: How young stem cell donors are saving lives worldwide
With just 0.09 per cent of India’s eligible population registered as donors, increasing awareness and young donor participation is critical to saving lives
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February 04, 2025
World Cancer Day 2025: Recent cancer misinformation trends that swept the Internet
Increasing evidence suggests that cancer misinformation, especially the promotion of unverified treatments, can have serious consequences. For instance, a 2017 study revealed that cancer patients who opted for alternative or complementary therapies over conventional treatments faced a higher risk of mortality compared to those who followed standard cancer care.