In an Instagram post shared on August 15, Dr Wendi, a Stanford gastroenterologist, stressed that ‘you are way too hot to let colorectal (colon) cancer be the reason that you go.’ The video highlights how colorectal cancer is now the number two cancer killer of women and the number one for men. Therefore, it is […]
The myths and misconceptions attached to ovarian cancer often lead to misdiagnosis and confusion. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Pushpinder Gulia, director, surgical oncology and robotic surgery, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram debunked some of the common myths about ovarian cancer and shared the facts. Also read | Ovarian cancer is hard to detect. […]
Published on: Sept 10, 2025 07:21 pm IST Rising obesity among young people is fueling serious health risks, from diabetes and cancer to liver disease. Gastroenterologist explains causes and prevention. Today’s generation of teens faces challenges their parents never did, processed food, digital lifestyles, and fewer opportunities for physical activity. All of this is driving […]
Ovarian cancer is very difficult to detect in the early stages, making diagnosis and treatment delayed. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Iti Parikh, consultant medical oncologist, Bhailal Amin General Hospital, Gujarat, said, “Most women are diagnosed only when the disease has already progressed to advanced stages, commonly stage 3C, when treatment becomes more […]
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. According to a 2025 report submitted by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), in 2022, about 20 million new cancer cases were reported, and 9.7 million people died from the disease globally. In India, around 100 out of every 1 lakh people are diagnosed with cancer. […]
Business Wire India Agenus Inc. (Nasdaq: AGEN), a leader in immuno‑oncology, today announced its investigational combination botensilimab plus balstilimab (BOT/BAL) is now available to eligible patients with refractory microsatellite‑stable (MSS) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) under France’s compassionate access (Accès compassionnel, or AAC) framework. The French National Agency of Medicines and Health Products Safety’s (ANSM) listings […]
Colon cancer rates have been steadily rising worldwide, as per American Cancer Society, raising concerns about lifestyle and dietary habits that may be fueling the trend. While the risk factors are many, experts point out that prevention can often begin on your plate. Simple, nutrient-rich foods can play a powerful role in protecting the gut, […]
Published on: Sept 08, 2025 11:28 am IST Persistent heartburn or acid reflux is very common and often dismissed as poor digestive health. However, Dr. Joseph Salhab warns about the cancer link. Do you often brush off heartburn as just poor digestion? While it may seem harmless, frequent heartburn can sometimes signal more serious underlying […]
Men’s health often takes a backseat until symptoms become hard to ignore. Ignoring early signs can have serious consequences, especially when it comes to cancers that develop quietly over time. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, but early detection can make all the difference. (Also read: Oncologist warns ‘even non-drinkers […]
Published on: Sept 08, 2025 12:09 pm IST From stage 0 to stage IV, here’s why cancer staging is essential for determining treatment, explained the oncologist. Cancer staging is the process of determining what stage the cancer is in; this helps in guiding treatment decisions and predict prognosis. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr […]
