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Indonesian pop singer Vidi Aldiano dies after battle with kidney cancer

Entertainment 1 week ago

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Indonesian pop singer Vidi Aldiano dies after battle with kidney cancer

The Jakarta born singer had publicly revealed in 2019 that he had been diagnosed with kidney cancer. He later underwent surgery and received medical treatment abroad.

Breast cancer screening, treatment gaps persist in Indonesia

Society 1 week ago

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Breast cancer screening, treatment gaps persist in Indonesia

A study published on March 2 in The Lancet Oncology recorded some 60,400 cases of breast cancer across the country in 2023, nearly six times higher than the figure in 1990. At least 28,300 patients in Indonesia also died in the same year because of this type of cancer.

What 25 centimeters of hair can teach you

Conversation 1 month ago

What 25 centimeters of hair can teach you

At a salon in South Jakarta, I watched a woman cut her hair for someone she’d never meet, reminding me how simple acts could carry so much care.

AstraZeneca to bring 10 new cancer medicines by 2030

Society 3 months ago

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AstraZeneca to bring 10 new cancer medicines by 2030

Home to 4.8 billion people or 60 percent of the world’s population, Asia accounts for 50 percent of the global cancer incidence.

Celebrated soul musician D'Angelo dead at 51

Entertainment 5 months ago

Celebrated soul musician D'Angelo dead at 51

The R&B icon and neo-soul pioneer melded genres and opened doors as he stretched the boundaries of Black pop traditions while producing sensuous hits including "Brown Sugar" and the "Untitled (How Does It Feel)."

From inequity to action: Eliminating cervical cancer in the Western Pacific

Academia 8 months ago

From inequity to action: Eliminating cervical cancer in the Western Pacific

Across the region, countries are showing it is possible to overcome barriers by adapting innovations to local contexts.

Indonesia to push DNA screening for cervical cancer nationwide

Society 8 months ago

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Indonesia to push DNA screening for cervical cancer nationwide

The DNA-based testing will be combined with the acetate acid (IVA) screening that is currently widely used across the nation in order to increase the accuracy of cervical cancer screening for women.

Trump fuels Biden cancer cover-up claims

Americas 9 months ago

Trump fuels Biden cancer cover-up claims

US President Donald Trump fueled speculation Monday that Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis was covered up, saying he was "surprised" the public was not told about his predecessor's condition earlier.

Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Americas 9 months ago

Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

On Friday, the 82-year-old Democrat -- whose son Beau Biden died of cancer in 2015 -- was diagnosed with the disease after he experienced urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found, a statement from his office said.

Can Indonesia eliminate cervical cancer by 2030?

Academia 10 months ago

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Can Indonesia eliminate cervical cancer by 2030?

The incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer remain alarmingly high in Indonesia.

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