New Cancer Council NSW study reveals the factors that could double prostate cancer risk
New research sheds light on what contributes to prostate cancer risk – and what doesn’t…
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Blood test could predict best treatment for lung cancer
A blood test could predict how well small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) patients will respond to…
Black African women almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with late stage breast cancer compared to white women
Black African women are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with late stage breast…
T cell channel could be targeted to treat head and neck cancers
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have discovered that an ion channel, active within…
Spotlight on breast density, cancer risk and ‘masking’
COSA 2016: Leading epidemiologists, oncologists and endocrinologists discussed the complexities of ‘dense breast’ masking tumours,…
Taking the heat out of hot flushes
COSA 2016: Around one in two health practitioners recommend an ineffective complementary remedy to women…
How cancer survivors can conquer their fears
COSA 2016: New research presented at the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) and Australia and…
Cancer survivors cash-strapped
COSA 2016: Around 1 in 3 cancer survivors experience ‘financial toxicity’ according to research presented…
Distress, fatigue and insomnia major issues for cancer survivors
COSA 2016: Researchers presenting at the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) and Australia and…
Should ovarian and breast cancer patients be tested for the BRCA gene?
COSA 2016: Oncology professionals at the COSA ANZBCTG Meeting this afternoon discussed emerging evidence that…