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Argentina President back at job after cancer scare

Argentina President back at job after cancer scare


Cristina Fernandez signed a series of agreements with Argentina`s provinces as her first official ac...
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Venezuelan Prez has just one year to live

Venezuelan Prez has just one year to live


Cancer-stricken Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has between nine and 12 months to live, his doctors...
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Hugo Chavez has less than 1 year to live: Doctors

Hugo Chavez has less than 1 year to live: Doctors


Chavez, 56, declared himself cancer-free after undergoing surgery in Cuba to remove a tumour.
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Chavez resumes program after cancer treatment

Chavez resumes program after cancer treatment


Venezuelan President launched the program `Hello, President` in typical style, attacking his politic...
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Argentina`s President sent home, never had cancer

Argentina`s President sent home, never had cancer


Argentine President Cristina Fernandez never had cancer despite having been diagnosed with the disea...
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`Two more LatAm Presidents will get cancer`

`Two more LatAm Presidents will get cancer`


Antonio Vazquez, who is considered an authority on white magic, however, did not identify the leader...
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Argentine leader undergoes thyroid cancer surge

Argentine leader undergoes thyroid cancer surge


Doctors say Cristina Fernandez`s cancer was detected before it spread, and she has a very good chan...
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Argentine President diagnosed with thyroid cancer

Argentine President diagnosed with thyroid cancer


Argentine President Cristina Fernandez has thyroid cancer and will undergo surgery next month, her g...
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EU bans airport body scanners over cancer fears

EU bans airport body scanners over cancer fears


The body scanners were introduced after incidents like an attempted "underwear bombing" plot were re...
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`Chávez may only have a few months to live`

`Chávez may only have a few months to live`


A top US envoy to Venezuela has claimed that cancer-stricken country’s President Hugo Chávez may not...
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Brazil`s Lula starts cancer therapy

Brazil`s Lula starts cancer therapy


Brazil`s popular former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva started chemotherapy treatment for throa...
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Brazil`s ex Prez Lula has throat cancer: Hospital

Brazil`s ex Prez Lula has throat cancer: Hospital


The 66-year-old former Brazilian leader has a tumour in his larynx, according to the Sirio-Libanes...
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Dhumal releases book written by cancer survivor


Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister P K Dhumal released a book on cancer written by a freelance journa...
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Venezuela`s Chavez in optimal health: Doctors

Venezuela`s Chavez in optimal health: Doctors


The Venezuelan doctors spoke out to dispute a surgeon`s remarks about Hugo Chavez`s condition.
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Venezuela`s Chavez declares himself free of cancer

Venezuela`s Chavez declares himself free of cancer


Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez declared him cancer-free, four months after surgery to remove a cancer...
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Jobs death caused by respiratory arrest, cancer

Jobs death caused by respiratory arrest, cancer


A copy of Steve Jobs` death certificate made public Monday indicates that the Apple Inc. co-founder ...
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Jobs authorized biography so his kids can know him

Jobs authorized biography so his kids can know him


Steve Jobs, in pain and too weak to climb stairs a few weeks before his death, wanted his children t...
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Blood cancer patient shifted to Lucknow hospital


The blood cancer patient, who had appealed to a court to ask govt to bear her medical expenses or al...
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Blood cancer patient appeals for euthanasia


Dejected after fighting poverty and blood cancer for the last nine years, a 21-year-old girl has ap...
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After cancer treatment, Chavez playing ball again

After cancer treatment, Chavez playing ball again


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said he is bouncing back vigorously from chemotherapy and gaining w...
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‘Mugabe has terminal cancer, could die in 2 years’

‘Mugabe has terminal cancer, could die in 2 years’


Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has terminal cancer and is not likely to live beyond 2013, leaked U...
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9/11 firefighters have higher cancer risk: Study

9/11 firefighters have higher cancer risk: Study


The study is the first to look at cancer rates among the all of the exposed firefighters.
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Chavez to undergo new round of cancer treatment

Chavez to undergo new round of cancer treatment


President Hugo Chavez will undergo his next round of chemotherapy in Venezuela instead of Cuba.
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Govt to give financial help to cancer patients


Concerned over the growing incidence of cancer, Government plans to go in for a scheme under which...
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Scientists find new ovarian cancer gene

Scientists find new ovarian cancer gene


Women who carry a faulty copy of a gene called RAD51D have an almost one in 11 chance of developing ...
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Scientists find how tumour cells are fed

Scientists find how tumour cells are fed


For the first time, scientists have discovered how tumour cells are fed and that their growth can al...
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Now, a CT scanner that reduces cancer risk

Now, a CT scanner that reduces cancer risk


A low radiation CT scanner that reduces the risk of cancer through its controlled radiation was laun...
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Exercise a ‘wonder drug` for cancer patients

Exercise a ‘wonder drug` for cancer patients


Being advised to rest and take it easy after treatment is an outdated view, the report says.
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ITBP constable`s son beats cancer to top his class


An ITBP constable`s son is earning laurels and has become the cynosure of all eyes as he defeated od...
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Soon, breast cancer gel that shrinks tumours

Soon, breast cancer gel that shrinks tumours


A new gel treatment for breast cancer is being developed and tested in the U.S to shrink tumours.
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Fighting cancer, Chavez seeks aid from deities

Fighting cancer, Chavez seeks aid from deities


President Hugo Chavez is seeking divine support from indigenous deities and spirits from Venezuela...
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Scientists a step closer to Hepatitis C vaccine

Scientists a step closer to Hepatitis C vaccine


Currently, there is no human vaccine for Hepatitis C, which kills almost 350,000 people worldwide ea...
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Genes behind prostate cancer identified

Genes behind prostate cancer identified


Scientists have found a series of `puppet master` genes that control the growth and spread of prosta...
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2 or more alcoholic drinks ups cancer risks

2 or more alcoholic drinks ups cancer risks


A study has indicated that drinking more than two alcoholic drinks a day can significantly increase ...
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Grapes may help you prevent premature ageing

Grapes may help you prevent premature ageing


If you wish to avoid looking older than your age, try relishing grapes.
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Skin cancer vaccine may be available within 1 year

Skin cancer vaccine may be available within 1 year


An Australian scientist is on the verge of creating the world’s first skin cancer vaccine.
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Blame oral sex not tobacco for throat cancer

Blame oral sex not tobacco for throat cancer


Scientists have warned that a virus that spreads during oral sex is now the main cause of throat can...
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Screening has little impact on breast cancer death

Screening has little impact on breast cancer death


Falling breast cancer death rates have little to do with breast screening but are down to better tre...
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Astronomical finding may help treat cancer patient

Astronomical finding may help treat cancer patient


Astronomers studying stars and black holes have discovered that heavy metals emit low-energy electro...
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`Fewer breast cancer deaths not due to screening`

`Fewer breast cancer deaths not due to screening`


Mammograms have played an insignificant role in falling breast cancer death rates in Europe, accordi...
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Venezuela’s ailing Chavez

Venezuela’s ailing Chavez "like phoenix" on b’day


Opponents accuse Venezuelan leader of exploiting his health problems to promote a personality cult.
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‘Greater breast density may up cancer risk`

‘Greater breast density may up cancer risk`


Women with higher amounts of epithelial and stromal tissue have higher density and higher risk.
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Soon, a pill to stop skin cancer

Soon, a pill to stop skin cancer


Harmful ultraviolet light causes molecular injury to DNA and prevents it from replicating properly.
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Mobile use doesn`t alter kids` cancer risk

Mobile use doesn`t alter kids` cancer risk


The research addresses concerns that children may be more vulnerable to health risks from electromag...
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No link between 9/11 exposure and cancer: US

No link between 9/11 exposure and cancer: US


A US study has shown no proof that exposure to rubble at WTC from the 9/11 attacks caused cancer.
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Cancer-causing mineral found in US road gravel

Cancer-causing mineral found in US road gravel


A mineral found down the gravel roads in the US may increase the risk of mesothelioma.
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`40 million infected with Hepatitis B in India`

`40 million infected with Hepatitis B in India`


Around 40 mn people in India are infected with Hepatitis B and the risk of its transmission is hundr...
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Chavez set on 2012 re-election bid despite cancer

Chavez set on 2012 re-election bid despite cancer


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he is certain he will pursue his re-election bid next year.
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How cancer stem cells fuel ovarian cancer

How cancer stem cells fuel ovarian cancer


Cancer stem cells are the small number of cells in a tumour that drive its growth and spread.
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Free of cancer after treatment in Cuba: Chavez

Free of cancer after treatment in Cuba: Chavez


Venezuelan Prez underwent an operation in Cuba a month ago for cancerous tumour in his pelvic area.
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