Purnota learned about pediatric oncology and nutrition from experts and established Cuddles Foundation, a nonprofit organization, to help fight childhood cancer with nutritious food. Cuddles has a team of 40+ clinical nutritionists working with 35 government and charity cancer hospitals in 12 states. Purnota believes that most childhood cancers are curable but malnutrition makes fighting […]
World Cancer Day which is observed on 4 February every year is a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). This event was started with an aim to increase cancer awareness, sensitise governments and individuals to the growing cancer epidemic and promote cancer research. The day provides a common platform where […]
Understanding Gallbladder Cancer- Problem Unique to India! Gallbladder cancer (GBC), a notorious and aggressive cancer has the highest prevalence in Northern India, especially along the Gangetic belt and in the states of Utter Pradesh and Bihar. While a lot of factors contribute to the onset of cancer, its exact cause is unknown. Multiple studies have […]
Introduction to Genomics and Pharmacogenomics: The origin of genomics dates back to the 1900s. Hans Winkler coined the term genome, meaning the genetic make-up of the organism. Watson and Crick with their work on the structure of DNA marked another landmark in the field of molecular biology (1). The dideoxy sequencing method developed by Fred […]
Dimple is the Co-Founder and CEO of Integrative Oncology cancer care startup ZenOnco.io and NGO Love Heals Cancer. After losing her husband to cancer, Dimple dedicated her life to helping cancer patients and their caregivers with regards to guiding in medical treatment and managing side effects through complementary treatment to make it Integrative. She has been […]