News for 'Asian Institute of Oncology'

India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Researchers found that India, along with China and Japan, were the three leading countries in Asia in terms of number of new cases and deaths, where they say cancer has become a more significant public health threat with 94 lakh new cases and 56 lakh deaths in 2019.

Cancer facts: Why surgery may not always be the cure

Cancer facts: Why surgery may not always be the cure

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Oncologist Dr P Jagannath debunks the myths about cancer treatment in India.

Dengue: Myths and facts

Dengue: Myths and facts

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Dr P Jagannath shares some interesting facts about dengue, debunks popular myths, and throws light on necessary steps to take in case someone contracts the dreaded disease.

Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The Society of Asian American Scientists in Cancer Research last month presented awards to seven doctors for their outstanding contributions to cancer research. The awards were presented by Rajvir Dahiya, SAASCR president, San Diego, California on April 6.

Markets pause after record breaking spree on profit taking

Markets pause after record breaking spree on profit taking

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The Nifty had hit its third successive record high of 7,922.70 today.