Nearly half the patients in a rural upazila are suffering from tobacco-related cancer, indicating tobacco use is a major factor driving the country’s growing cancer burden.

The National Cancer Institute of America defines cancer as “a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body.”

New research from the American Cancer Society shows that women under 65 face a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer compared to men.

A recent study has found alarming levels of heavy metals and pesticide residues in widely consumed vegetables and fruits across nine districts of Bangladesh.

One-third of all cancer deaths are preventable and can be attributed to lifestyle choices that we all make every day.