Study sheds light on how BRCA1 gene mutations fuel breast cancer
People inherit two copies of each gene — one from each parent — an evolutionary…
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Researchers reveal new mechanisms of how fructose promotes colorectal cancer
Fructose, the most common food sweetener, is widely used in processed sugary beverages, candies, and…
Peer support may lower depression, stress among cancer patients in low-resource settings
Having cancer can be one of the most physically and emotionally draining experiences of a…
Diabetes drug appears to target lung cancer — but only in overweight or obese patients
A widely accessible drug commonly used to control blood glucose levels in diabetic patients has…
Study reveals cause of common cancer immunotherapy side effect
A multinational collaboration co-led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has uncovered a potential…
Cancer genetic risk assessment guidelines expand to meet growing understanding of hereditary risk
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centres focusing on maintaining evidence-based…
The Oncology Journal Club: Episode 11
Welcome to Episode 11 of the second series of The Oncology Journal Club! Our Host Craig Underhill is joined by Dr Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson to unpack the ESMO 2024 meeting.
Probiotic delivers anticancer drug to the gut
Immunotherapy is a promising treatment that recruits the immune system to help fight cancer, but…
Most don’t know that alcohol raises cancer risk
Although the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that you can “lower your…
Scientists use microcellular drones to deliver lung cancer drugs
Lung cancer, specifically Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)–the most common subtype of cancer contracted by…