Singer Toby Keith Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer, Hopes To Return To Stage Soon
Toby Keith, country music superstar, stated on June 12 that he has been fighting stomach cancer since the fall of last year, but has undergone treatment and will be back on stage soon. The singer indicated that he would like to spend time with his family, and would like to communicate with fans "sooner than later." His hits include "Red Solo Cup" and "I Wanna Talk About Me."
Tags: stomach cancer, Country music, Toby Keith, Cancer, SINGER
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Clinical Test Confirms Cancer-Eradicating Medicine For 'First Time In History'
A clinical experiment found that after six months of using a medication, 12 individuals with rectal cancer had no symptoms of tumor. The medicine Dostarlimab was used in trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), New York. This is "the first time this has happened in the history of cancer," said Dr. Luis A. Diaz J., MSKCC. Researchers said the medicine seemed beneficial, but a larger-scale experiment is required.
Tags: Cancer, United States, Scientists, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, clinical trial
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Bihar To Set Up Chemotherapy Units With Centre's Help
Bihar is aiming to set up chemotherapy units in Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Gaya and Purina under the National Health Mission and sought Centre's help. Ashok Ghosh leading the research division of Mahavir Cancer institute reported 50,000-60,000 cancer cases annually. The State government also launched cancer awareness drives in 14 districts. Health Minister Mangal Pandey said with the help of Tata Memorial Hospital for detection of mouth,… read-more
Tags: Bihar, Cancer, Cancer awareness, chemotherapy, Hospitals
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Journalist Wins Cancer Patients' Hearts With Hefty Donation; Medicines, Diapers
Manashaa G, a journalist by profession, won the hearts of people at Chennai's Egmore Children's Government Hospital after she raised funds and donated over 120 bundles of adult diapers and medicines to cancer patients. Manashaa, whose aunt succumbed to cancer in 2019, said, "instead of donating money, people should talk to… read-more
Tags: journalist, Cancer, Chennai, Adult diapers, Medicines
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Irrfan Khan's Wife Sang 'Aaj Jaane Ki Zidd Na Karo' A Day Before His Demise
On the 55th birth anniversary of actor Irrfan Khan, his wife Sutapa Sikdar had revealed that a day before his demise she and her friends sung a song for Irrfan. Sutapa recalled the songs that she sang to Irrfan was "Lag ja Gale, Aaj Jaane Ki Zidd Na Karo. He was unconscious but he had tears rolling down." Irrfan died on April 29, 2020, due to cancer in Mumbai.
Tags: Irrfan Khan, Birth Anniversary, Sutapa Sikdar, bollywood news, Cancer
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Anti-Apartheid Protestor Archbishop Desmound Tutu Dies: South Africa
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who was famous for his struggle against white minority rule in South Africa, passed away at the age of 90, on December 26. The cause of his death was not revealed. However, Tutu was diagnosed with prostate cancer in the late 1990s and was also ailing due to the disease ever since. He was awarded Noble Peace Prize in 1984 for his non-violent protest against apartheid.
Tags: South Africa, Archbishop Desmound Tutu, Cancer, Nobel peace prize, Apartheid
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Age Is Just Number; Man With Cancer Learns Ice Skating At 71
In a trending video, a septuagenarian man, who was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in 2020, wins the heart of everyone by doing ice skating and inspiring all to pursue their hobbies at any age. The video was shared by his daughter Rebekah Bastian on Twitter. It's received over 2.5 million views. She shared her father's response who said, ''I always wanted to… read-more
Tags: Cancer, ice skating, Twitter trends, trending video, Hobby
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Louis Vuitton Designer Virgil Abloh Passes Away Due To Cancer
Louis Vuitton designer and the "Off White" CEO, Virgil Abloh passed away on November 29, aged 41 after fighting a battle against cancer for a few years. Virgil started the brand "off White" in 2013. However, his death came as a shock across the globe, and several claimed on Instagram that he was an inspiration to them. "We’re all shocked," said LVMH CEO… read-more
Tags: Louis Vuitton, Fashion Designer, CEO, Death, Cancer
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Famous Disney Voice Actor Will Ryan Passes Away At 72
Voice of Disney characters such as Willie the Giant and Peg-Leg Pete, Will Ryan passed away at 72 on November 19 after a short battle against cancer. Ryan started his career by voicing for short animated projects such as Winnie the Pooh and Mickey's Christmas Carol. "The world is a little bright tonight with the passing of Will Ryan,'' said Nery Lemus, his talent agent.
Tags: Disney, voice, Oscars, Death, Cancer
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Scientists Identify New Drug For Breast Cancer: Research
Scientists of the Simmons Cancer Centre in the United States identified a molecule that can help treat breast cancer, giving hope to patients who have become resistant to traditional therapies. The molecule shuts down oestrogen-sensitive breast cancer by targeting the receptors of the tumor cells. "This is a fundamentally different,… read-more
Tags: Breast cancer, university of Texas, cancer treatment, Cancer, Cancer awareness
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India