On Monday, September 9, 2024, Kate, Princess of Wales, announced the completion of her preventative chemotherapy for cancer. In a heartfelt message accompanying a family video, the 42-year-old royal shared that the experience has given her a renewed perspective and deep gratitude for love. Following major abdominal surgery in January that revealed cancer, Kate has been undergoing treatment. She expressed her intention to participate in a few public engagements later this year but acknowledg... Learn More

Guardian Life Insurance Limited has launched the country's first digital insurance plan for cancer patients. ‘Guardian Cancer Care’ is a low-cost, budget-friendly solution for cancer patients in Bangladesh.Sheikh Rakibul Karim, the company’s CEO, launched this insurance policy on November 14, 2022, at the National Press Club, Dhaka.Guardian Cancer Care is a timely initiative by Guardian Life to financially secure individuals and their families as cancer rates and costs rise wor... Learn More

The 19th SFO International Cancer Conference is scheduled for December 13–14 at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, organized by the oncology club. Dr. Mohammad Abdul Hai, the director of the Bangladesh Cancer Hospital and Welfare Home, cordially welcomes health practitioners in oncology sector to participate in this conference. Leading oncologists, including Dr. Mostafa Aziz Sumon (General Secretary of the SAARC Federation of Oncologists), Prof. Dr. A. M. M. Shariful Alam (President of... Learn More

A clinical trial of the world's first mRNA lung cancer vaccine has been started in the UK. Experts stated it as a revolutionary advancement in the treatment of lung cancer.A 67-year-old UK resident has become the first person to take this vaccine.The phase 1 clinical trial has commenced at 34 research sites across seven countries: the UK, the US, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Spain, and Turkey.Additionally, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the UK will conduct a trial with... Learn More

A recent study shows alarming news about skin cancer for island dwellers and people randomly visiting there. Experts stated that prolonged exposure to high levels of UV light without dermatological precautions on the islands is leading to a high skin cancer rate.Since the 1990s, the rates of skin cancer have increased by 195%, particularly among adults aged 55 and over.Health experts say fair-skinned people are more prone to developing skin cancer than blacks. Men often develop skin cancer on th... Learn More