Curcumin proved effective at combating cancer
WA scientists have helped re-affirm that curcumin, a chemical compound found in turmeric, is a…
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New possibilities for the treatment of breast cancer arise, with the help of mathematics
A means of reprogramming a flawed immune response into an efficient anti-tumoural one was brought…
New genome-editing technology to help treat blood cancers
Melbourne researchers have developed a new genome editing technology that can target and kill blood…
Study identifies ‘lethal’ subtype of prostate cancer
A University of Colorado Cancer Center study published in the journal Cancer Research defines a new, distinct…
New immunotherapy drug ‘fast-tracked’ for UK melanoma patients
A new immunotherapy drug, pembrolizumab, has become the first treatment ‘fast-tracked’ for NHS patients with…
Happy 50th anniversary to cisplatin, the drug that changed cancer treatment
By Nial Wheate, University of Sydney and Michael Apps, University of Sydney. This year marks…
Nanotechnology shows promise for more accurate prostate cancer screening
A Northwestern University-led study in the emerging field of nanocytology could one day help men…
Belle Gibson US book launch for The Whole Pantry cancelled after concerns she faked cancer
By Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano – SMH. Belle Gibson’s overseas book launch has been officially…
The best medical images of the year
A mesmerising nano-world where science becomes art by Robert Marc, University of Utah; Gregory Szeto, MIT;…
Exercise slows tumour growth & improves chemotherapy in mouse cancers
One way many cancers grow resistant to treatment is by generating a web of blood…