Cancer
Sabina Yasmin diagnosed with cancer again
For over five decades, Sabina Yasmin has been associated with music. She has contributed to the music in Bangladeshi cinema and created patriotic songs that resonate with the nation.
‘Udaan’ actress Kavita Chaudhary loses battle against cancer
Suchitra also honoured the late actor with a poignant tribute on Instagram. Alongside a photo of herself and Kavita Chaudhary, she wrote, "Sharing this news weighs heavily on my heart. We lost Kavita last night, a symbol of strength, inspiration, and elegance. While many remember her as the face of the ‘Udaan’ series on DD and the iconic 'Surf' commercial from the ‘70s and '80s, she meant much more to me."
Veteran Indian actress Sreela Majumdar no more
Sreela Majumdar, a beloved actor renowned for her work with significant filmmakers like Mrinal Sen, Shyam Benegal, and Prakash Jha, passed away at her residence in Kolkata on Saturday
I don’t have cancer anymore: Bassbaba Sumon
Aurthohin's vocalist, Saidus Salehin Khaled Sumon, widely recognised as Bassbaba Sumon, fought a prolonged battle against cancer. Apart from other health issues, he underwent surgeries for eye and spine complications.
Rawnak Hasan aides co-artiste battling with cancer
Rawnak Hasan, General Secretary of Actors Equity Bangladesh, is earning accolades for his compassionate gesture, generously donating his entire prize money of BDT 1 lakh from a quiz program on a private TV channel to support his co-artiste Afroza Hossain, who is battling cancer.
Korean actor-singer Chung Lim dies of cancer
Chung Lim, a Korean actor and singer, passed away at the age of 37 after battling with colon cancer on July 19.
Some respite for cancer patients
Manufacturers of cancer medicines will be able to sell the lifesaving drugs at reasonable prices after the National Board of Revenue (NBR) extended duty-free import benefits to 100 more raw materials used to make such products.
Flesh in ruins
It is the disease that maintains the upper hand in the plot. A jarring voice of its own, the toxins spilling across the pages in bold, chaotic words.
Navratilova reveals she is 'cancer-free' after double diagnosis
The former world number one, who won 18 Grand Slam singles titles during her long career, revealed in January she had been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer
Death rates far higher for 'alternative' cancer cures: study
People who choose alternative cures for common cancers are up to five times more likely to die compared to those opting for standard treatments, says the lead scientist of a new study.
Watson part of Aussie team 'tumour': Clarke
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke revisits old feuds, describing Shane Watson as part of a group that was "like a tumour" on the team.
Yuvraj Singh enters fashion world for a cause
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh enters the fashion industry by launching his brand YWC Fashion and says the profits from his clothing line will be used for the betterment of cancer patients.
Polish Olympian sells Rio medal to save boy battling cancer
Polish discus thrower Piotr Malachowski, who took silver at the Rio Olympics, says that he auctioned off his medal this week to fund treatment for a three-year-old boy struck with cancer.
Blatter has surgery for skin cancer
Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter underwent successful surgery after being diagnosed with skin cancer and has been released from hospital, his spokesman and a report said Sunday.
Cell phone radiation increases cancers in rats
Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences have found that mice exposed to radiation similar to what people get from their cell phones, increases the chances of developing tumours.
State minister Promod Mankin passes away
State Minister for Social Welfare Promod Mankin dies of cancer while undergoing treatment at a hospital in India. He was 77.
[Watch] Diti sang last song with her daughter
Parveen Sultana Diti was almost unrecognisable – a shaven head, a void expression, glasses propped on her nose – lying on hospital bed and fighting with cancer.
Actress Diti loses battle with cancer
Actress Parveen Sultana Diti passes away after a long battle with brain cancer. She breathed her last at United Hospital at 4:05pm.
Scientists 'find cancer's Achilles heel'
Researchers at University College, London have developed a way of finding unique markings within a tumour - its "Achilles heel" - allowing the body to target the disease.
