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To improve #CancerCare services in Maharashtra, the State Government has established 'Mahacare Foundation'. This organization, which has the Chief Minister as it's Chairman, will support 19 Govt hospitals in the State with funds, manpower and technical guidance.

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𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐂𝐀𝐑-𝐓 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: https://t.co/8Eu1VisOIV

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National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed for Trastuzumab by Reliance Life Sciences @ Rs 11,966 per vial. Drug used to treat metastatic #breastcancer and #gastriccancer.

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Tata Tata Memorial Centre's ACT (after completion of treatment) clinics encourages childhood cancer survivors to visit for follow-up every year or every 2 years. TMC's IMPACCT Foundation provides financial help, nutrition, classroom education in hospital premises etc.

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Protect yourself from GI cancers by adhering to precautions as follows:
(1) Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables & whole grains
(2) Avoid certain meats
(3) Exercise regularly
(4) Maintain a healthy weight
(5) Don't smoke
(6) Drink alcohol in moderation.

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(1/2) Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers have increased by 200% at Tata Memorial Hospital, between the years 2010 and 2022. These are cancers of digestive organs such as stomach, esophagus, large & small intestine, gallbladder, pancreas, colon, liver, rectum, anus and biliary system.

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#'Health Commune' is holding an online/Zoom meeting with Dr Anuradha Khandekar, MD on surviving #cancer. She has defeated cancer twice and hers is an inspiring story. The event is on Feb 10 at 3 pm. Register at https://t.co/Nr7dUdjvgG

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A 13-year old child in UK cured of #AcuteLymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) #cancer by an experimental treatment. #ALL affects B cells & T cells of immune system. Treatment involved injecting genetically modified T cells from a healthy volunteer. Many Indian kids are afflicted by ALL.

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Please follow our handle @CPRsavesLIFE. This pertains to our campaign to learn CPR and to saves lives by performing CPR. The website is https://t.co/6eNiNbvqMj. Thanks.

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A shot in the arm in the battle against #CervicalCancer in India! #SerumInstitute of India is launching a #HPV vaccine priced at an affordable Rs 200 to Rs 400 per dose. The vaccine is to be administered to girls & women in the age group 11 to 26. https://t.co/6sAwqCnnUd

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A small trial on 18 #ColorectalCancer patients in US has resulted in all of them being in remission at the end of treatment period of 6 months. However, the experimental drug would need successful Phase 2 & 3 trials to secure approval in a few years. https://t.co/H06L3aWJoR

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#Roche launches #BreastCancer drug PHESGO which cuts treatment time by 90%, reduces treatment cost by 20% and decreases hospitalisation time This is a single injection combining two drugs #Perjeta and #Herceptin & is to treat early and metastatic HER-2 positive breast cancer.

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India’s underprivileged cancer patients do not have to undergo unaffordable treatment in private hospitals...
https://t.co/UZPEepKXZ9

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A study has indicated that high levels of Vitamin D in the body may reduce #BreastCancer mortality by upto 50%. Especially middle-aged women should ensure higher Vitamin D levels through direct sunlight, vitamin D3 supplements or foods rich in #VitaminD. https://t.co/OeGWMxWoiS

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#BreastCancer can be detected at an early stage by liquid biopsy. This test by #Datar Cancer Genetics is now approved by #USFDA. Blood sample is tested to look for cancer cells (from tumour) circulating in blood. https://t.co/xtMOb0MkVF

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#Galleri is a multi-cancer detection blood test to detect over 50 types of cancer, even before symptoms appear. Will help detect cancers that are hard to identify early, like head & neck, bowel, lung, pancreatic, throat cancers. NHS, UK conducting trial with 1.4 Lakh volunteers.

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CAR-T technology for treating #bloodcancers wasn't available in India. Now, #IIT-Bombay has indigenously developed the technology. CAR-T cells are genetically engineered to find & destroy #cancer cells. https://t.co/OeGWMxWoiS

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#Cancer patients who are recovering or have recovered from #Covid19 are at risk of #Murcomycosis #BlackFungus. Monitor your health, maintain hygiene & consult doctor if following symptoms occur https://t.co/5ITTbkLCaI

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Maharashtra Govt handed over 100 Mhada flats to #TataHospital. Needy cancer patients from outstation can stay for free. The hospital is building in Parel a dharamshala for 500 patients. https://t.co/osCZW64ant

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Six spices which lower the risk of #cancer are garlic, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon and oregano. Include them in your food whenever possible. https://t.co/3MZ8US59CO https://t.co/OeGWMxWoiS