Ginger and chili peppers could work together to lower cancer risk
For many people, there’s nothing more satisfying than a hot, spicy meal. But some research…
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Obesity linked to improved survival in kidney cancer
Obesity almost always increases cancer risk and worsens outcomes, but researchers led by scientists at…
Study opens door to targeted treatments for oesophageal cancer
Scientists have discovered that oesophageal cancer can be classified into three different subtypes, paving the…
World-first study confirms rare genetic mutations cause high breast cancer risk
A massive global study led by researchers at the University of Melbourne and Cancer Council…
Lung cancer patients whose tumour has spread to the brain could be spared WBRT
Patients with non-small cell lung cancer which has spread to the brain could be spared…
Deaths from ovarian cancer decline worldwide due to oral contraceptive use
Deaths from ovarian cancer fell worldwide between 2002 and 2012 and are predicted to continue…
Longer survival of cancer patients given methylnaltrexone suggests role for mu opiate receptor in cancer progression
A study of advanced cancer patients published in the journal Annals of Oncology and presented at this…
Molecularly shutting down cancer cachexia
Healthy fat tissue is essential for extended survival in the event of tumour-induced wasting syndrome…
Researcher develops effective fasting tool against cancer
Fasting is a tool for effective cancer treatment. A new study shows that the right…
Viral-based therapy for bone cancer
Certain cancers, including osteosarcoma (bone cancer), are unresponsive to chemotherapy, making disease prognosis very poor.…