oral cancer

By 2040, more than 1 million women in India run at a risk of succumbing to uterine cancer. This initiative, Ganga Godavari Cancer Screening Program, is trying to help the country steer clear of that fate.

Scientists at IIT-KGP have developed a highly accurate, portable, yet user-friendly, affordable and non-invasive device for detecting oral cancer.

Nikhiya Samsher (18), a graduate of Greenwood High International School in Bengaluru has innovated an low-cost, early risk detection system for oral cancer.

“The basic idea behind developing the AI-based ZIOPAR tool is to educate and empower cancer patients and their families about treatment options available for cancer and asking the right questions to their oncologist.”

Ramesh Dongare could have enjoyed a relaxing post-retirement life, but he chose not to.

Starting today, all forms of chewable tobacco are banned from sale, purchase, manufacture and storage in Delhi. The hugely popular 'gutkha' pouches and 'pan masala' with tobacco will no longer be available in the city. The alarming rate of increase in oral cancer incidences has led to this. What's your view?