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The word 'cancer' is itself havoc as well as fear factor for living community. Bringing shock to all, oncologists have stamped over the swelling cases of cancer, especially lung cancer in metropolis. The fact that left everyone's mouth opened is regarding the foremost cause of Lung cancer. Lagging smoking to the second position, pollution has won the top position as the prior reason of it. Since Delhi has won the title of being the most polluted city of the world, then undoubtedly, Delhiites are walking on the sharp edge while respiring the air that is contaminated to the deadliest extent. The pace at which the cases of cancer are increasing, the authoritative step should be taken by the accountable government and the civilians, too, have to think twice while contributing to pollution via their extensive use of vehicles, disposal of litter and garbage, discharging of CFCs and sparking the cinders or fuels in slum areas.

The term 'Breast cancer' is enough to conceive fear in the heart. Well, the fact is not hidden from anyone why its name brings out sweat. Even, America, one of the most developed nations, has not yet found any pill that can kill the shooting of this fearsome disease. After analyzing the severity of this life-threatening disease, February 4 has been fixed to celebrate as 'World cancer day'. It is suggested as an outstanding way to create awareness about this terrible disease. But women's changed lifestyle is contributing the major part to breed such cancerous cells. Face the reality as your own lifestyle activities, too, can trigger this frightening disease.

The legislators of India have dressed the wound of the cancer patients a bit by giving nod to the Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill on Friday. This will enable the cancer patients to get an easy access to the pain-killer morphine drugs. Besides, it will be handy for regulating and controlling narcotic drugs.

Pakistani cricketer Asif Ali lost his two-year-old daughter in a battle with cancer. The child was fighting stage IV cancer. She was undergoing treatment at a hospital in the United States. Ali, who was seen in the ODI series versus England recently, is set to return back to Pakistan following the tragic loss. Here are the details.

Till now, Kalpakkam Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research officers did not care much to clarify the possibility of cancer due to radio activity in the power station. In this stage, there is an evidence which fires the controversy that states in the last ten years 244 persons died due to cancer.

Scientists have long been working on CRISPR, a technology that could modify DNA and help cure diseases like cancer or Hepatitis B. While many have expressed concerns over the abuse of this technology, a group of researchers has taken a major step forward in the gene-editing category - human trials.

The 78-year-old hero of the historic 1971 battle of Longewala, Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri (retd), died today in a private hospital in Mohali. Brig Chandpuri was suffering from cancer. He is survived by his wife, 3 sons. Actor Sunny Deol played the role of Brig Chandpuri in the film 'Border'.