Clinical practice guidelines: Trying to get them right the first time
The common thought in the medical community is that the randomised, controlled trial is the…
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New cancer classification system shows promise as lifesaver
Source: SF Gate – Victoria Colliver. Classifying cancer tumours by their molecular structure rather than…
Some starchy foods may reduce cancer risk
A type of starch found in potatoes, bananas, whole grains and beans could help offset…
Two Terms as MOGA Chairman – Gary Richardson Reflects
By Associate Professor Gary Richardson. As I sit back and reflect on my two terms…
Malaria medicine chloroquine inhibits tumour growth and metastases
A recent study by investigators at VIB and KU Leuven has demonstrated that chloroquine also…
The Trouble With Medicine’s Metaphors
Source: The Atlantic – Dhruv Khullar. Using military terms like “battle” and “fighter” to help…
Decision-Making in the Midst of Medical Un/Certainty
By Gayle A. Sulik MA, Ph.D. Evidence and controversy over Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy (CPM) A…
New gene-editing technique allows scientists to more rapidly study the role of mutations in tumour development
Sequencing the genomes of tumour cells has revealed thousands of mutations associated with cancer. One…
Study urges caution about prostate cancer screening
Source: Reema Rattan, The Conversation and Alexandra Miller, The Conversation Prostate cancer screening could reduce…
My cancer patients don’t need bad science and self-blame, Mr Abetz
Source: Ranjana Srivastava – The Guardian. Image: Wikipedia. As an oncologist, I feel frustrated on behalf of…