Premalignant and malignant lesions of oral cavity in eastern India: a hospital-based study.

Background: Oral carcinoma and precancers are major public health challenges in India and other developing countries.

Objectives: Aim of the study was to assess the associations of demographic characteristics, addictions, chief complaints of mouth/oral and clinical diagnosis by cytology smear and punch biopsy in early detection of oral premalignant and malignant lesions. Methods Study was designed on retrospective data of case files of CDC, CNCI, Kolkata, from patients attended from January 1996 to September 2016.

Sociodemographic factors and clinical presentation of women attending Cancer Detection Centre, Kolkata for breast examination.

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Indian women.

Aim: The aim of the study was to report the sociodemographic factors, habits, personal history, gynecological and obstetric history, the clinical presentation of Indian women, and analyze those factors with the diagnosis of breast cancer.

Methods: This study is based on retrospective data collection from case files of women who attended the Cancer Detection Centre during January1995-September 2016.

Lupeol evokes anticancer effects in oral squamous cell carcinoma by inhibiting oncogenic EGFR pathway.

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) pathway is overexpressed in head and neck cancer (HNC). Lupeol, a natural triterpene (phytosterol found in fruits, vegetables, etc.), has been reported to be effective against multiple cancer indications.

Association of breast cancer with sleep pattern--a pilot case control study in a regional cancer centre in South Asia.

The rising trend of breast cancer both in developed and developing countries is a real threat challenging all efforts to screening, prevention and treatment aspects to reduce its impact. In spite of modern preventive strategies, the upward trend of breast cancer has become a matter of great concern in both developed and developing countries. Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute is a premier regional cancer institute in eastern region of India catering to a large number of cancer patients every year.