Advanced cancer treatment center inaugurated

TEHRAN – A cancer treatment center, which is said to be the most advanced of its kind in the region, was officially inaugurated by President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday.

Plan underway to prevent three most common cancers among women

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Health has launched a plan aimed at preventing the three most common cancers among women, namely breast, colorectal, and cervical cancers.

First phase of "CAR T-cell therapy" project inaugurated

TEHRAN - The first phase of a national project aiming to take advantage of gene therapy for the treatment of children with cancer, known as "CAR T-cell therapy", came on stream on Saturday.

UN Rapporteur says greatly affected by impact of sanctions on Iranian patients

TEHRAN - The UN Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur has said she has been greatly affected by the impact of sanctions on Iranian citizens suffering from “genetic diseases” or “cancer”.

How to communicate with a child diagnosed with cancer?

One of the most common challenges among parents and those around cancer-stricken is how to treat their child after being diagnosed with cancer.

Late Hejazi’s SIM card sold to raise fund for children with cancer

TEHRAN – Late Iran and Esteghlal football team goalkeeper Nasser Hejazi’s SIM card was sold to fund raise for the children with cancer.

National cancer campaign to compensate for treatment deficiencies

TEHRAN – The National Cancer Campaign is being held from January 28-February 4 with the theme of “filling the gaps” to compensate for deficiencies in care and treatment services.

Iran ranks third in mastering technology to diagnose cancer through isotopes

TEHRAN – Iran emerges as the third country in the world that has mastered the technology to diagnose cancer through isotopes, the IRIB news agency reported on Saturday.

Iran opens first ion therapy center in West Asia

TEHRAN – Iran inaugurated on Tuesday an advanced ion therapy center for the first time in West Asia, which will provide definitive treatment for all types of cancer by the next year.

Iranian football critic Hamidreza Sadr passes away

TEHRAN – Iranian long-serving football critic, author and historian passed away at the age of 65 on Friday.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Iran's achievements in fight against cancer

TEHRAN – The development of cancer caregivers and specialists, increasing the number of service providers, and implementation of early diagnosis programs, along with support by NGOs and charities are the major steps Iran has taken in the fight against cancer.

Ex-Iran volleyball coach Mansouri dies

TEHRAN – Former Iran volleyball coach Hassan Mansouri died on Sunday.

Mahak wins UICC’s World Cancer Day Spirit Award

TEHRAN – Mahak charity won the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) World Cancer Day (WCD) Spirit Award for raising awareness about the disease.

Iran's first comprehensive center for cancer treatment set up

TEHRAN – The first comprehensive cancer treatment center equipped with various diagnostic, treatment and counseling facilities was launched in the country.

Filmmaker Siamak Shayeqi dies at 66

TEHRAN – Siamak Shayeqi, the director of the acclaimed Iranian dramas “Dowry for Robab” and “Ferdows Garden, 5 PM”, who had been in a coma since Saturday, died in a Tehran hospital on Wednesday morning. He was 66. 

Iran pioneer in cancer innovation, research among Islamic countries

TEHRAN – Iran has the most research and innovation in the field of cancer both in the region and among Islamic countries, deputy health minister Reza Malekzadeh has stated.