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Screening, early detection of cancer can save lives

World Cancer Day is celebrated on February 4 every year. The importance of early testing for cancer in women cannot be overstated. Early detection of any cancer is crucial for effective treatment and improved outcomes. Women face unique challenges when it comes to cancer detection and treatment, with breast and cervical cancers being among the most common types affecting them. Regular screenings and early testing can significantly increase the chances of successful treatment. Promoting early testing for cancer in women through increased awareness, access to screening programmes, and support for research initiatives is essential. Prioritising early detection can potentially save countless lives and minimise the impact of cancer on individuals and families.





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Global warming to cause extinction of flora, fauna

SHANTARAM WAGH, Pune
Published Feb 5, 2025, 12:42 AM IST
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A team of researchers from the University of Sydney studied 628 species of animals, plants and birds on Earth for about 34 years from 1985 to 2019, mainly to investigate the effects of global warming on all of them. The team has predicted that 628 species of animals, plants and animals on Earth will disappear in the coming years. Due to diseases, natural disasters, forest fires, hunting by humans, deforestation, and the changing nature of rivers, the overall climate is…

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