News Topic:Cancer

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.

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.

SKIMS performs its first Sentinal Lymphnode Scintigraphy

The Department of Nuclear Medicine in SKIMS conducted the first case of Sentinal Lymphnode Scintigraphy in breast cancer patients on Saturday.

Waqf to introduce online system for donations

Chairperson Waqf Board, Dr Darakhshah Andrabi on Saturday said that Board has decided to introduce an online system for donations.

Cancer cases show alarming rise in Kashmir

Kashmir’s leading tertiary care hospital SKIMS Soura has recorded over 1100 cases of cancer in the first quarter of ensuing year.

Man allegedly commits suicide at SKIMS after diagnosed with cancer

A patient who was diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing treatment at SKIMS Soura allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself.

SKIMS offers 24×7 consultation for cancer patients

SRINAGAR — In view of the current situation amid Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura here on Tuesday said that...

Cancer Treatment in J&K: Health institutions to disburse financial assistance to poor patients

SRINAGAR — The Lieutenant Governor’s secretariat has ordered that health institutions shall disburse the financial assistance among the patients under the Cancer Treatment and...

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Police register FIR, detain four after stone-pelting during prayers in Anantnag

Anantnag Police registered FIR 404/2026 and picked up four persons after stone-pelting during Isha prayers at Pehroo Sherbagh; the public is urged to avoid rumours.

Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.

Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.

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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.

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