News for 'breast-cancer'

Kylie Minogue strips for breast cancer campaign

Kylie Minogue strips for breast cancer campaign

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

The 41-year-old singer was draped in just a silk sheet emblazoned with the logo of Fashion Targets Breast Cancer 2010 campaign.

French fries can lead to breast cancer

French fries can lead to breast cancer

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

A study of American nurses found that one additional serving of fries per week at ages three to five increased the risk of breast cancer by 27 percent.

Sadhvi Pragya diagnosed with breast cancer

Sadhvi Pragya diagnosed with breast cancer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, one of the prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case and the Sunil Joshi murder case, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, according to a report from the Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital in Bhopal. A mammography test on her confirmed the ailment on Wednesday, doctors attending on her said.

Delhi Metro cancels ad referring to breasts as oranges

Delhi Metro cancels ad referring to breasts as oranges

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Delhi Metro on Thursday said it has withdrawn a poster on breast cancer awareness that asked women 'to check your oranges' but the questions remained -- does the metaphor obscure the message, does it help women in a cloistered society get comfortable or more awkward by sexualising a body part.

Highest Selling New Drug In India Is...

Highest Selling New Drug In India Is...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Enhertu currently costs around Rs 1.6 lakh per 100-milligram injection.

Sonakshi, Zaheer Get Lovey-Dovey

Sonakshi, Zaheer Get Lovey-Dovey

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The glamour quotient skyrocketed at the Bombay Times Fashion Week.

Martina Navratilova has breast cancer: report

Martina Navratilova has breast cancer: report

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

A report said the winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles would begin six weeks of radiation therapy in May following minor invasive surgery called a lumpectomy and the prognosis for survival was extremely good. She was diagnosed with a non-invasive form of breast cancer, the report said, called ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, which in her case had not spread to the breast tissue.

Russian wrestler banned for doping with cancer drug

Russian wrestler banned for doping with cancer drug

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Russian wrestler Dmitry Baboryko was banned for two years after taking a breast cancer drug that counters the effects of using steroids.

Strict diet twice a week cuts breast cancer risk

Strict diet twice a week cuts breast cancer risk

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

A new study has indicated that a strict diet for two days a week consisting solely of vegetables, fruit, milk and a mug of Bovril could prevent breast cancer.

'Pain is not an early sign of breast cancer'

'Pain is not an early sign of breast cancer'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Dear female friends, beware of lumps, bloody discharge and puckered skin.

Breast cancer awareness: How helpful is Dr Google?

Breast cancer awareness: How helpful is Dr Google?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Women, although open to using the internet for health information, reported feeling overwhelmed by what they found.

Bipasha Basu joins fight against breast cancer

Bipasha Basu joins fight against breast cancer

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Bipasha Basu officially launched the registrations for Pinkathon -- a marathon only for women --organized by Maximus events.

Stop breast cancer. Go on a low-fat diet!

Stop breast cancer. Go on a low-fat diet!

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Low-fat diets can help reduce the chances of recurrence of breast cancer in women. A new study also suggested that a lifestyle change can also fend off any type of tumour.

Yoga can help breast cancer patients, says study

Yoga can help breast cancer patients, says study

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

A research conducted by the University of Texas's M D Anderson Cancer Center in collaboration with the Bangalore-based Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana says yoga offers benefits to women undergoing radiation therapy for treating breast cancer.

City women more prone to breast cancer

City women more prone to breast cancer

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

A study in has found that women living in urban areas are significantly more susceptible to breast cancer than those living in countryside because of the stresses and strains of city life.

Breast cancer: Has Angelina triggered an anxiety wave?

Breast cancer: Has Angelina triggered an anxiety wave?

Rediff.com27 May 2013

A doctor weighs in the fear of cancer triggered by the Hollywood star's mastectomy confession.

Researchers isolate gene that causes breast cancer

Researchers isolate gene that causes breast cancer

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The researchers have carried out a study and found the faults in a known tumour suppressor gene, called PTEN, that is a result of the failed DNA repair in a breast cell containing the mutant gene BRCA1.

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in North-Eastern states: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in North-Eastern states: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd will invest Rs 75,000 crore in North Eastern states in setting up 350 biogas plants, expanding its telecom services, retail footprint, and clean energy projects, chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Friday. Speaking at the Rising NorthEast Investors Summit here, Reliance Industries Ltd chairman and managing director said his group will invest in factories for high-quality FMCG products in the region and setting up a 150-bed cancer hospital in Manipur.

Cancer vaccine for women in 5-6 months: Union minister

Cancer vaccine for women in 5-6 months: Union minister

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

A vaccine to fight cancers affecting women will be available in five to six months, and those in the age group of nine to 16 years will be eligible for inoculation, Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav said on Tuesday. The Union Minister of State for Health, Family Welfare and Ayush (Independent Charge) said that research on a vaccine is nearly complete and trials are underway. The government has also waived off customs duty for medicines used in cancer treatment.

NRI to donate mobile breast cancer screening unit

NRI to donate mobile breast cancer screening unit

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Paul said, "The fact that we are able to donate the unit at all is a testament to the generosity of our UK supporters and will provide a link in strengthening the success story of Indo-Anglo partnerships."

Are You Dying For Sex?

Are You Dying For Sex?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Horrors of the mind and modern technology rock the OTT this week.

Why Are Girls Hitting Puberty Earlier?

Why Are Girls Hitting Puberty Earlier?

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Diets rich in sugar, processed foods, and unhealthy fats tend to result in quicker growth and earlier puberty, notes Dr Rohan Palshetkar, head of unit bloom IVF, DY Patil School of Medicine.

3 Out Of 5 Cancer Patients Die In India

3 Out Of 5 Cancer Patients Die In India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

The mortality-to-incidence ratio for India was 64.47 per cent in 2022, the highest while comparing the top 10 countries with the highest number of cancer incidences.

Arvind Kejriwal to enter Rajya Sabha? AAP says...

Arvind Kejriwal to enter Rajya Sabha? AAP says...

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Arora will have to resign from the Rajya Sabha if he wins the bypoll, the date for which is yet to be announced.

Cancer Tests You Must Do

Cancer Tests You Must Do

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Dr Minish Jain, director of medical oncology, Ruby Hall Clinic highlights the need and importance of early screening to detect and prevent cancer.

Cancer Can't Get Hina Khan Down

Cancer Can't Get Hina Khan Down

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Returning to the ramp as showstopper for Vinal's -- The Fashion Studio was another way for Hina Khan to show cancer that she won't allow it to intimidate her.

Look Who Triptii, Kartik Walked The Ramp With

Look Who Triptii, Kartik Walked The Ramp With

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Manish Malhotra's show, held at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, was a grand celebration of India's indomitable courage and its rich heritage and culture.

Pink Test special: Konstas honours family's cancer battle

Pink Test special: Konstas honours family's cancer battle

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Konstas revealed how his cousin died of leukemia and his grandpa of bowel cancer, and expressed hope the match at SCG would continue to raise awareness about the disease.

Cummins hopes for improved batting at 'non-traditional' SCG

Cummins hopes for improved batting at 'non-traditional' SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Young Sam Konstas took the world by surprise with his aggressive approach in the Boxing Day Test, and the skipper lauded the teenager's adaptability.

Tennis great Navratilova says she is free of cancer

Tennis great Navratilova says she is free of cancer

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Martina Navratilova said she is cancer-free nearly four months after announcing she had been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer.

Kamala Harris recalls her Diwali visits to India in campaign op-ed

Kamala Harris recalls her Diwali visits to India in campaign op-ed

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris, who is the Democratic presidential candidate, in an op-ed on Saturday, recollected her frequent visit to India as a child, and her mother's mission to cure cancer.

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Do we have enough trained oncologists and medical professionals in India to man these over 4,500 beds in the public sector?

'I Refuse To Bow Down'

'I Refuse To Bow Down'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

After revealing that she had been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, Hina Khan keeps everyone updated about her difficult journey onwards.

Kamala Harris: 'Female Obama' who didn't make it to White House

Kamala Harris: 'Female Obama' who didn't make it to White House

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Kamala's role as vice president was more than just symbolic. Unlike her predecessors, she wielded considerable power during Biden's presidency.

Can Cough, Stomach Pain Be A Warning Sign For Cancer?

Can Cough, Stomach Pain Be A Warning Sign For Cancer?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Any persistent pain or change in the regular functioning of the body should not be ignored. Any unexplained weight loss and chronic fatigue could also be a warning sign of cancer, alerts Dr Karishma Kirti.

Hina Gives Us Hope

Hina Gives Us Hope

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Priyanka is grateful... Mouni's day on the beach... Plabita has a rare day...

It will be an emotional week: Bairstow on playing 100th Test

It will be an emotional week: Bairstow on playing 100th Test

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Set to complete a century of Test matches, England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow on Tuesday said reaching the landmark "means hell of a lot" to him given that he has had to wade through testing times.

What Kamala Harris said at her first campaign rally

What Kamala Harris said at her first campaign rally

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump is relying on support from billionaires and big corporations, while hers is a people powered campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Tuesday addressing her first election rally, a day after she became the presumptive presidential nominee of the Democratic Party.

Breast Self-Exam: How to Perform, What to Look For

Breast Self-Exam: How to Perform, What to Look For

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Dr Vijay Haribhakti, oncologist, Sir HN Reliance Hospital, Mumbai, offers expert guidance on how to perform a self breast examination at home.