A woman in her mid-50s from Mauritius was successfully treated for an extremely rare salivary gland cancer at the base of her tongue using advanced Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) at Fortis Hospital, Mulund. The patient was diagnosed with a 2 cm low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the
India's five year breast cancer survival rate has improved to 65.7%, reflecting progress in cancer care, but it continues to lag behind high-income countries, according to new estimates published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the journal Nature Medicine. The findings underscore the need
As the family struggled to meet the cost, the hospital led an initiative with friends and well-wishers to raise ₹30–35 lakh for the newborn’s life-saving treatment~ In a landmark achievement for oncology in orthopedics, HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, gave a new lease of life to a
A lung transplant may offer a survival advantage for carefully selected patients with advanced lung cancer confined to the lungs, according to a new study published in JAMA. The findings suggest that transplantation could become a treatment option for patients who have exhausted conventional therapies
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven 11-gene blood test that could pave the way for affordable and non invasive early detection of multiple cancers, marking another significant step in the use of AI for precision oncology. The novel test analyzes platelet RNA to identify
Telangana has reaffirmed its ambition to emerge as a global hub for life sciences, biotechnology and pharmaceutical innovation, with IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu outlining the state's long term vision while inaugurating India's first integrated oncology manufacturing facility developed by Ciro Pharma. Established with
The interesting event combined scientific learning, multidisciplinary discussions, technology updates, and professional networking, providing a platform for cancer specialists to exchange knowledge while also encouraging camaraderie beyond the clinical setting Onco Life Cancer Centre organised an exclusive Doctors' Scientific Evening, bringing together oncologists, surgeons, radiation specialists,
With one in every nine Indians estimated to face the risk of developing cancer during their lifetime, a Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Committee has invited suggestions from stakeholders to strengthen access to affordable cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The initiative comes amid rising cancer cases in
Manipal Health Enterprises, backed by Singapore's investment firm Temasek, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) and is targeting a stock market debut in late July or early August 2026. The listing is
Fortis Healthcare Ltd. has signed an agreement to establish a 300 bed multi speciality hospital in Odisha, marking a significant expansion of its healthcare network in eastern India. The proposed facility will be located at Dion Riverside Township, Trishulia, Cuttack, and is expected to enhance
