UK offers HPV vaccines to boys, aims to stop 100,000 cancer cases
July 09, 2019 | 21:11
Some 100,000 cases of cancer could be prevented in Britain in the next 40 years by a vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes cancers of the cervix, mouth, anus and genitals, UK health officials said on Tuesday.
EPA reaffirms no risk to public health from glyphosate
May 03, 2019 | 18:52
The EPA reaffirmed that there are no risks to public health when glyphosate is used in accordance with its current label and that it is not a carcinogen.
J&J may have known for decades about asbestos in its products
December 22, 2018 | 09:21
Vietnamese consumers are in a frenzy after J&J was ordered to pay a huge compensation to a cancer patient in California.
Bayer AG’s stock sets seven-year record after favourable court ruling
October 16, 2018 | 17:46
The stock of Bayer AG rose sharply after a tentative ruling on the possible removal of the $250 million punitive award on the company and prompt a new trial.
Cancer to kill 10 million people in 2018 despite better prevention
September 13, 2018 | 11:29
Cancer will kill nearly 10 million people this year, experts said Wednesday (Sep 12), warning the disease's global burden continues to rise in spite of better prevention and earlier diagnosis.
Astellas Oncology C3 Prize returns for third year
July 16, 2018 | 17:56
Astellas Pharma has announced the launch of the third annual Astellas Oncology C3 Prize (Changing Cancer Care), a global challenge aimed at inspiring non-treatment ideas that may improve cancer care for patients and their loved ones.
J&J baby powder litigation takes new focus with asbestos claims
April 16, 2018 | 15:10
A US$117 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson and a supplier could open a new front for thousands of cases claiming the widely-used product caused cancer, legal experts and plaintiffs lawyers said on Monday (Apr 16).
Fake anticancer drugs found circulating in the market
April 13, 2018 | 16:39
Before the scandal of VN Pharma’s fake anticancer products could not cool down, Vinaca Co., Ltd.’s similar drug made from bamboo charcoal powder caused a huge stir.
New FWD policy to pay cancer treatment upon diagnosis
March 15, 2018 | 13:09
FWD Vietnam has launched "FWD Cancer Care," a new life insurance product that pays fir the entire cancer treatment after diagnoses at any stage.
The AI that helps doctors spot cancer
February 24, 2018 | 12:07
Top Data Science is developing AI to detect prostate cancer, a solution that could very well change the face of modern healthcare.
Siemens Vietnam fights breast cancer 1
September 27, 2012 | 11:00
Siemens Vietnam Company has cooperated with Vietnamese Radiology Society for early detection of breast cancer
Siemens puts breast cancer into focus
May 10, 2012 | 15:00
Siemens Vietnam Company has launched a campaign to raise breast cancer awareness in Vietnam.
Coke, Pepsi claim no cancer-causing substances in Vietnam products
March 14, 2012 | 14:03
Regarding the global concern that their products contain a cancer-causing substance, Coca-Cola Vietnam, and PepsiCo Vietnam have claimed that there are no such substances in their beverages that are manufactured and distributed in Vietnam.
Aspirin could beat cancer spread: Australian study
February 14, 2012 | 14:19
Aspirin and other household drugs may inhibit the spread of cancer because they help shut down the chemical "highways" which feed tumours, Australian researchers announced on Tuesday.
Project boosts cancer awareness
October 16, 2011 | 19:00
Health experts on October 16 called on the community to take action against cancer at the launch for a communication programme for the prevention of the disease in women.
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