Amitabh expresses grief over Aadesh Shrivastav’s brother’s death (Lead, superseding earlier story)
May 9th, 2011 - 4:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan has expressed grief over the death of composer Aadesh Shrivastav's elder brother, Chitresh, who died in a car accident in the US."The ... Read more...
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Big B expresses grief over Aadesh Shrivastav’s brother’s death
May 9th, 2011 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan expressed grief over the death of composer Aadesh Shrivastav's elder brother, Chitresh, in a car accident in the US. He ... Read more...
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Venezuelan beauty queen pens book on life with breast cancer
March 30th, 2011 - 5:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): A former Venezuelan beauty queen has decided to go public about her gruelling battle with breast cancer, by writing a book on it.Eva Ekvall, a former Miss ... Read more...
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Michael Douglas to attend Golden Globes ceremony
December 20th, 2010 - 5:39 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 20 (IANS) Veteran actor Michael Douglas, who's recuperating after undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment for throat cancer, is planning to attend Golden Globe awards ceremony where he has been nominated ... Read more...
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A moving account of fighting and living with breast cancer (IANS Book Review)
November 29th, 2010 - 11:09 am ICT by IANS
By Ranjana Narayan
Book: The Red Devil - To Hell With Cancer - and Back; Author: Katherine Russell Rich; Category: Non fiction; Publisher: Tranquebar; Price: Rs: 275.Author Katherine Russell Rich's account of her ... Read more...
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Combining radiation therapy, chemo safely treats head and neck cancers
November 4th, 2010 - 12:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 04 (ANI): A new research has shown that stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), a radiation therapy procedure pioneered at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) that precisely delivers a large ... Read more...
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Michael Douglas 2st lighter since cancer diagnosis
October 10th, 2010 - 4:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 10 (ANI): As Michael Douglas' fight against cancer gets tougher; he may only have very bleak chances of survival, according to reports.The ailing actor's painful chemotherapy treatment has been stepped-up ... Read more...
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8-Week Cancer Treatment Over, Michael Douglas Is Back Home
October 9th, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 9, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Michael Douglas, who had been in hospital receiving radiation and chemotherapy treatment for throat cancer is back home, said a report released by his publicist. The ... Read more...
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Michael Douglas says he lost much of his net worth during recession
October 3rd, 2010 - 4:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 3 (ANI): Cancer battling Michael Douglas has revealed how he was a victim of the global financial meltdown two years ago.The 'Wall Street' star admitted that he lost much of ... Read more...
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Woman dying of cancer gets dream wedding
September 27th, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 27 (IANS) A woman, who is suffering from cancer and has barely weeks to live, has celebrated her dream wedding in Britain.
Sally Wright and Adam Gray were keen to marry ... Read more...
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Chemotherapy limits my day, says Michael Douglas
September 10th, 2010 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 10 (IANS) Veteran Hollywood actor Michael Douglas says a daily combination of radiation and chemotherapy limits his day, but is still hopeful of making a full recovery from cancer.
Doctors discovered ... Read more...
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Michael Douglas Expresses His Regrets of Fatherhood
September 7th, 2010 - 1:10 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Sep 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Michael Douglas was just recently diagnosed with stage four throat cancer, and gives himself an “80% chance to make it”. Just before he was told of ... Read more...
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Catherine Zeta Jones’ agony over Michael Douglas’s throat cancer
September 5th, 2010 - 4:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 5 (ANI): Welsh actress Catherine Zeta Jones has opened about her agony over husband Michael Douglas's throat cancer.The beauty refuses to accompany Oscar-winner Douglas to the hospital for chemotherapy and ... Read more...
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Cancer-stricken Michael Douglas says he lost out on a lot of fun while working
August 22nd, 2010 - 1:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 22 (ANI): Hollywood star Michael Douglas, who was recently diagnosed with throat cancer, now thinks he lost out on a lot of fun while working hard for fame."Maybe I could ... Read more...
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Michael Douglas To Undergo Chemotherapy For Throat Tumor
August 17th, 2010 - 11:57 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Aug 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The sixty-five year old Academy Award winning actor, husband of Catherine Zeta Jones, and ex-smoker Michael Douglas is preparing to undergo radiation and chemotherapy for ... Read more...
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Michael Douglas to undergo chemo for throat tumour
August 17th, 2010 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 17 (ANI): Michael Douglas is set to undergo radiation and chemotherapy after doctors discovered tumour in his throat.Douglas, 65, will have eight weeks of treatment and is expected to ... Read more...
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New ‘chemo bomb’ is more effective in cancer treatment
May 22nd, 2010 - 10:48 am ICT by IANS
The Hague, May 22 (IANS) Scientists claim to have developed a new "chemo-bomb" which is more effective in cancer treatment and cause less side effects than the traditional chemotherapy.
A team of German ... Read more...
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Potential new pancreatic cancer treatment safer than standard chemo
November 3rd, 2009 - 3:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 3 (ANI): Scientists from Ohio State University have designed tumour-penetrating microparticles (TPM) may offer treatment hope for those suffering with pancreatic cancer.Tiny particles can carry drugs and target cancer ... Read more...
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Low doses of radiation can cause heart disease, stroke
October 23rd, 2009 - 2:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 23 (ANI): A new British study suggests that low doses of radiation can trigger heart disease and stroke.A team led by Dr. Mark Little at Imperial College London constructed a ... Read more...
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Supervised exercise lessens fatigue in cancer patients undergoing chemo
October 14th, 2009 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 14 (ANI): High and low intense cardiovascular and resistance training can help reduce fatigue in cancer patients who are undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy or treatment for advanced disease, claims a new ... Read more...
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Patrick Swayze’s series ‘The Beast’ cancelled after 13 episodes
June 5th, 2009 - 6:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jun 5 (ANI): American actor Patrick Swayze's new A&E series 'The Beast' has been cancelled after 13 episodes.Swayze, 56, shot all 13 episodes of the show last summer in Chicago during ... Read more...
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Natalie Cole undergoes chemotherapy in dressing room
April 15th, 2009 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 15 (ANI): Renowned vocalist Natalie Cole, who is known for her utter professionalism, decided to undergo chemotherapy treatment in her concert dressing room, in a bid to continue performing.Cole, who ... Read more...
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New cancer drug gives Jade Goody glimmer of hope
February 5th, 2009 - 2:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 05 (ANI): Cancer-stricken Jade Goody is being given a new drug to help combat her spreading illness.The 27-year-old said she was starting a two-month course of Topotecan after her ... Read more...
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Patrick Swayze still undergoing cancer treatment, says rep
January 30th, 2009 - 3:32 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan 30 (ANI): Cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze hasn''t stopped taking his medication, his publicist has claimed.Refuting a story by the National Enquirer that the Ghost star had given up on ... Read more...
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Down to the wire Swayze stops medical treatment for cancer
January 29th, 2009 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 29 (ANI): Cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze has reportedly stopped all medical treatment after doctors told him there was very little they could do to stop the growth of his illness.The ... Read more...
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Clarke maintains form in the face of personal anguish
January 11th, 2009 - 2:57 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan 11 (ANI): Australian cricketer Michael Clarke has had the best summer of his career, but he has been playing under the cloud of family anguish and concern for the ... Read more...
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Obesity has no major impact on ovarian cancer survival: Study
December 30th, 2008 - 3:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 30 (ANI): Contrary to the previous study results, researchers from University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have found that ovarian cancer survival rates are the same for obese and ... Read more...
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My doctor says I’ll lose my hair soon: Jade Goody
December 30th, 2008 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 30 (IANS) Reality show star Jade Goody has revealed that her doctor has told her that she will be bald in a few weeks.Goody, who is undergoing treatment for cervical ... Read more...
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Jade Goody will be bald in a matter of weeks
December 30th, 2008 - 12:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 30 (ANI): British television celebrity Jade Goody, who is undergoing treatment for cervical cancer, has revealed that she will go bald by January because of chemotherapy.The Big Brother star ... Read more...
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Cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze successfully wraps The Beast in Chicago
November 25th, 2008 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 25 (ANI): Fighting against all odds, cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze has successfully completed the last scene of his TV show The Beast.On Sunday, the star - who recently called the ... Read more...
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Wendy Richard comforts Jade Goody during cancer battle
October 10th, 2008 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
London Oct 10 (ANI): Cancer struck Jade Goody is being consoled by fellow celebrity sufferer Wendy Richard, who is fighting an aggressive form of the disease.According to a pal, Goody ... Read more...
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Just one chemo jab can cure testicle cancer
October 6th, 2008 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 6 (ANI): Just a single dose of chemotherapy drug can help cure a common form of testicular cancer in many patients, according to a new study.Researchers at Southampton ... Read more...
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Goody upset with hair loss fear post chemotherapy
September 25th, 2008 - 12:42 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 24 (IANS) British reality show star Jade Goody has been told by doctors that she will loose all hair due to strong chemotherapy sessions.According to The Sun, Goody is facing ... Read more...
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Jade Goody left shattered after devastating cancer spread
September 24th, 2008 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 24 (ANI): Jade Goody was left shattered after learning her cancer had spread from her cervix and was even worse than feared.After an eight-hour operation, the former Big ... Read more...
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Jade Goody hopeful after surgery
September 16th, 2008 - 12:35 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 15 (IANS) British television star Jade Goody has said she was given new hope in her cancer battle after doctors told her that they had caught it “just in the ... Read more...
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