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India Launches Revolutionary MicroRNA-Based Test for Early Breast Cancer Detection
India has indeed launched its first microRNA-based blood test for breast cancer screening. The test, named Cantel™ , was developed by Hyderabad-based Precision RNA Biotech Pvt. Ltd. (also known as Prerna) and announced in mid-October 2025. Cantel™ represents a groundbreaking step in India’s cancer diagnostics as the first microRNA (miRNA)-based blood test specifically designed for early breast cancer detection . It identifies unique miRNA signatures in the blood that serve
Oct 25, 20252 min read
Early Warning Signs of Childhood Cancer Every Parent Should Know
Cancer is commonly seen as an adult disease, but thousands of children in India are diagnosed each year. According to the World Health...
Oct 6, 20252 min read
Delhi's Alarming Cancer Rates Among Men: What You Need to Know
Recent data analysis shows that Delhi reports the highest incidence of cancer among men compared to other metro cities, underscoring a...
Sep 10, 20251 min read
New Hope for Blood Cancer Patients Who Can’t Tolerate Chemo -"Venetoclax by AbbVie"
US pharmaceutical giant AbbVie has made a significant stride in India’s fight against blood cancers with the launch of Venetoclax, an...
Apr 23, 20253 min read
AIIMS embarks on the study to evaluate the accuracy of indigenous HPV kits
In a groundbreaking move, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has introduced the first-ever made-in-India...
Apr 15, 20242 min read
Indigenous CAR-T Cell Therapy Saves Indian from Cancer at Fraction of International Cost
In a groundbreaking development, India's drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), sanctioned the...
Feb 10, 20241 min read
Revealing India's Top 5 Cancer Challenges on World Cancer Day
On World Cancer Day, we aim to delve into the top five prevalent cancers affecting the Indian population, examining the root causes...
Feb 5, 20242 min read
AIIMS Introduces AI-Driven Cancer Detection System"
In a strategic partnership with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), Pune, AIIMS, New Delhi, has introduced an AI...
Feb 5, 20241 min read
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Declares Government Emphasis on Cervical Cancer Vaccination
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 1, revealed the government's initiative to prioritize cervical cancer vaccination for...
Feb 3, 20242 min read
A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that breast, oral, and cervical cancers made up 32 percent of new cases in India
As of February 1, new estimates from the Global Cancer Observatory for 2022, reported that breast, oral, and cervical cancers...
Feb 2, 20242 min read
Enhancing one's fitness levels might reduce the risk of prostate cancer
Enhancing fitness appears to decrease the risk of prostate cancer, as per a recent Swedish study. A 3% or more annual improvement in...
Feb 1, 20242 min read
Potential Connection: Surging Colorectal Cancer Deaths in Young Adults Tied to Obesity and Alcohol
Recent projections on cancer deaths in the UK and the EU reveal an overall decline, with a 6% decrease for men and 4% for women between...
Jan 30, 20242 min read
Pain due to cancer, more devastating than the disease itself
The word CANCER carries much heavier weight than the 6 letters in the spelling and is equated by some to the pronouncement of doom....
Feb 2, 20214 min read
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