Warfarin associated with lower risk of cancer incidence in over 50s
Warfarin is a widely used anticoagulant prescribed to as many as 10 percent of adults…
Monthly Archives: November, 2017
Can cannabinoids be used to treat cancer?
When cannabinoids activate signalling pathways in cancer cells they can stimulate a cell death mechanism…
NCRI 2017: Test could diagnose oesophageal cancer 8 years earlier
A new genetic test could help diagnose oesophageal cancer up to 8 years before symptoms appear in…
Shifting bacterial communities in the stomach may influence cancer risk
Different changes to the microbial community of the stomach may explain why related conditions are…
Combined therapies increase adverse side effects for patients with advanced hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
Patients with advanced breast cancer who are treated with a combination of drugs that target…
New system for treating colorectal cancer can lead to complete cure
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and Massachusetts Institute of…
NCRI 2017: Low testosterone levels linked to reduced risk of prostate cancer
Men with unusually low amounts of testosterone in their blood are around 20% less likely…
Exercise can counteract side-effects and improve fitness in advanced breast cancer patients
Taking part in regular exercise can reduce fatigue and pain, and improve cardiovascular health and…
Oncofertility Support for Cancer Patients of Reproductive Age: Two Systematic Reviews
By Dr Shanna Logan & Dr Antoinette Anazodo for oncologynews.com.au Oncofertility, as the emerging discipline of…
NCRI 2017: Big data analysis predicts risk of radiotherapy effects
Analysing big data to predict men’s risk of side effects could help personalise radiotherapy treatment…