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Topic: Cancer

UK to trial ‘game-changer’ blood test that ‘may detect 50 types of cancer’ at early stage

Around 1,65,000 people will be offered the test, developed by US firm GRAIL, as part of the NHS trial. The test can reportedly detect forms of cancer that are difficult to diagnose early.

70% of India’s cancer patients couldn’t access care during lockdown, experts say

Researchers estimate that over 50,000 life-saving surgeries were cancelled between March-end and May-end, and foresee a 5-100% drop in cancer funding.

India lagging in cervical cancer prevention, needs more screening, vaccination, experts say

At a webinar hosted by Harvard University and Project Sanchar, experts noted that India contributes one-sixth of global cervical cancer cases and should put in more efforts to prevent it.

Exploring ayurveda for cancer treatment — the 2+2 India-US pact you didn’t hear about

During the 2+2 summit, India and US signed a a Letter of Intent that provides for exchange of scientists and data for research to find complementary and alternative medicines for cancer.

A ‘skeleton bent like a bow’, Sri Ramakrishna’s battle with cancer made him child-like

In ‘Preparing for Death’, Arun Shourie traces Sri Ramakrishna’s battle with cancer and his pleading with the doctor to lessen the unbearable pain.

Viral load decides Covid mortality in patients with or without cancer, US study shows

Study finds that chance of mortality from Covid-19 goes up as the viral load increases, and this holds true even for patients with comorbidities.

Chadwick Boseman’s death a sign colorectal cancer has increased in people below 50

The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2020, about 147,950 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43

Boseman, who was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown on screen before finding fame as the superhero, Black Panther.

27.1% of India’s all cancer cases in 2020 will be tobacco-related, ICMR report estimates

The National Cancer Registry Programme Report 2020 also says incidence of breast cancer is on the rise while cervical cancer is on the decline.

Cancer, diabetic drugs could get cheaper as govt works to revise essential medicines list

The ICMR has called a virtual meeting of pharma companies and NGOs to discuss the high pricing of cancer, diabetic, thyroid drugs, among others, on 17 August.

On Camera

Violence over Osman Hadi is about Islamist Bangladesh. India-baiting is a distraction

The attack on Chhayanaut, newspaper offices, and the public lynching of a Hindu man show that Bangladesh is heading toward Islamist rule, far removed from electoral democracy.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.