NHMRC CEO releases statement on e-cigarettes
The CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia has released a…
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Cancer patients face $12,000 treatment bills after budget cuts to Medicare
By Sue Dunlevy – News Corp Australia Network. Cancer patients will have their out of pocket costs…
New role uncovered for ‘oldest’ tumour suppressor gene
Scientists have revealed a brand new function for one of the first cancer genes ever…
Interactive map aims to improve cancer care in developing nations
By Ruthann Richter. Most people don’t associate cancer with people living in developing nations, yet…
The switch that might tame the most aggressive of breast cancers
Australian researchers have found that so-called ‘triple-negative breast cancers’ are two distinct diseases that likely…
As a cancer researcher I ask whether a new drug may prolong a child’s life
By Laura Danielson – The Guardian. The direct impact of cancer research isn’t just about performing…
Immunotherapy drugs could herald new era in cancer treatment
By Justin Bryans, Queen Mary University of London. Pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy treatment initially approved for advanced…
Younger men need to review priorities with time after surgery for high-risk prostate cancer
Does age affect the outcomes of men after radical prostatectomy for high-risk prostate cancer? Does…
Does aspirin prevent colorectal cancer? Depends on your DNA
Scientists have found that aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, can protect against some…
Detecting cancer cells in blood can give an early warning of treatment failure
A blood test that measures the number of cells shed from prostate tumours into the…