Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, developed a novel method that holds significant promise for the treatment of oral cancer, according to new research published in July 2026. The technique targets specific molecular pathways in oral cancer cells, potentially offering more effective and less invasive treatment compared to existing methods (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy). Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers in India — accounting for approximately 30% of all cancers — due to high rates of tobacco chewing and betel nut use. IISc is India's premier science and research university, ranked 1st in India in QS World Rankings 2025.
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IISc Bengaluru Develops Novel Method That Holds Promise for Oral Cancer Treatment — New Research Published
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- Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, developed a novel method that holds significant promise for the treatment of oral cancer, according to new research published in July 2026
- The technique targets specific molecular pathways in oral cancer cells, potentially offering more effective and less invasive treatment compared to existing methods (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy)
- Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers in India — accounting for approximately 30% of all cancers — due to high rates of tobacco chewing and betel nut use
- IISc is India's premier science and research university, ranked 1st in India in QS World Rankings 2025
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• IISc Bengaluru: novel oral cancer treatment method published (July 2026); promising results • Oral cancer: ~30% of all cancers in India; linked to tobacco chewing + betel nut use • IISc: Indian Institute of Science; est. 1909; Bengaluru; ranked 1st in India QS 2025 • India cancer burden: 14.6 lakh new cases/year; oral, cervical, breast most common
