News Topic:Cancer
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The Role of Quality Gynaecologists in Women’s Health
Gynecologists are medical professionals dedicated to the reproductive health of women, addressing a wide range of issues from puberty through menopause and beyond.
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Breast cancer cases rise among Kashmiri women, says leading onco-surgeon
Breast cancer has become the leading cancer among women and the primary cause of cancer-related deaths in the reproductive age group, according to doctors.
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India
Lying in cowshed can cure cancer: UP Minister
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Singh Gangwar recently made controversial remarks about the health benefits of interacting with cows.
Health
SKIMS faces reagent shortage, halts stool occult blood tests
The Department of Pathology at SKIMS, Soura has informed that they are currently facing a shortage of the reagent required for the "stool for occult blood" test.
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News & Interviews
GMC Srinagar hosts inaugural Luminal Malignancy Day
The Department of Minimal Access and General Surgery at Government Medical College Srinagar spearheaded the inaugural Luminal Malignancy Day on Thursday.
Health
Kashmir grapples with severe shortage of cancer diagnostic equipment
Despite the increasing number of cancer cases in Kashmir Valley, there is a severe shortage of PET-CT scan machines for staging and assessing treatment responses.
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Health
Explosive rise in cancer cases in Kashmir linked to environmental pollution: DAK
DAK issued a shocking revelation, stating that the unprecedented surge in cancer cases in Kashmir can be directly attributed to the rampant environmental pollution.
Health
In six years, SKIMS registers 27,727 cancer patients
In six years, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura has registered over 27,000 patients ailing from cancer disease.
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Latest news
Human activity drives pollution concerns in Dal, Nigeen lakes, study finds
A study found elevated phosphate levels in Dal and Nigeen lakes, linking pollution to sewage, detergents, fertilizers and pesticide residues.
Congress MLA G A Mir backs protesting interns at GMC Anantnag
Congress MLA Ghulam Ahmad Mir met protesting interns at GMC Anantnag as MBBS and BDS interns across J&K seek a ₹30,000 monthly stipend.
Two-wheeler deaths renew road-safety concerns in Kashmir
Two-wheeler deaths and injuries remain a road-safety concern in Kashmir, with NCRB data and a SKIMS study highlighting risks faced by riders.
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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.
Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.