Cancer

Explained: How did cancer get its name?

Ancient accounts unveil early encounters with cancer, dating far back to the fourth Century BC. It was then that doctors were using the word karkinos – the ancient Greek word for crab – to describe malignant tumours

Are your cars giving you cancer?

According to a new study, flame retardants, which are known or suspected of causing cancer, may be in the air inside our cars. These chemicals are added to materials to either stop flames from starting or to slow their spread. They are found in the foam of your car seats

Why has India been dubbed the ‘cancer capital of the world?’

A new study by Apollo Hospitals showed India sees around 10 lakh new cancer cases every year. Experts blame a variety of issues including unhealthy diet, pollution, and poor lifestyle choices. They say screening is a vital tool to fight cancer and advise the public not to put off getting regular check-ups and medical attention

Why breast cancer screenings should start at the age of 40

Experts in the US recommend that women be screened for breast cancer every other year beginning at the age of 40. The nudge toward earlier screening is meant to address two issues: the increasing incidence of breast cancer among younger women and the higher breast cancer death rate among Black women compared to White women

How vitamin D can improve immunity against cancer

Research has uncovered a potential correlation between vitamin D and enhanced immunity, marking a significant advancement in the battle against cancer. In mice, the study revealed that vitamin D promotes the proliferation of specific gut bacteria, leading to improved resistance against the disease

Giving Hope: All about the world's first personalised melanoma vaccine tested in the UK

The world’s first-ever personalised mRNA vaccine for melanoma is being tested on British patients. It is a custom-built jab for people created using the specific genetic makeup of their tumour

This Week in Explainers: Is Saudi Arabia’s Miss Universe debut a step forward for its women?

Saudi Arabia will participate in the Miss Universe pageant this year for the first time. Model Rumy Alqahtani will be the kingdom’s maiden candidate in the beauty contest. In the US, ‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentence has been announced in the FTX fraud case. Here’s all this and more in our weekly roundup of stories from across the world

Kate Middleton cancer diagnosis: What is preventive chemotherapy?

In a video, Kate Middleton revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently receiving treatment in the ‘early stages’. The Princess of Wales said that she was undergoing ‘preventative’ chemotherapy, which refers to a wide range of medicines or treatments for different types of cancer

Can your favourite acne cream cause cancer?

An independent US testing laboratory said it has found high levels of cancer-causing chemical benzene in several acne treatments from brands including Proactiv, Clearasil and Estee Lauder's Clinique

Shocking: Why UK's cancer survival rates are 15 years behind other major countries

Cancer survival rates in the United Kingdom are lagging 15 years behind those in other nations like Australia, Canada, and Norway. British patients experience the longest waits for receiving cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy