Not all cancer mutations are equal: Mutation strength in a single gene shapes tumour behaviour
Cancer is often thought of as a single disease, but at the genetic level, tumours…
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5-FU chemotherapy linked to rare brain toxicity in cancer patient
A new case report was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on December 23, 2025, titled “Silent toxicity:…
Immune ‘hijacking’ predicts cancer evolution
Predicting tumour progression is one of the major challenges in oncology. Scientists at the University…
Chrono-oncology: Earlier-day immunochemotherapy delivery may be associated with improved outcomes in advanced NSCLC
A randomised phase III trial published in Nature Medicine has reported an association between the…
Method spots early signs of infection after breast cancer reconstruction
In the U.S., one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime, and…
New tool for examining cancer genomic data could improve treatment
When scientists sequence tumour DNA, they typically find small amounts of genetic code from bacteria,…
Blocking a key protein may create novel form of stress in cancer cells and re-sensitise chemo-resistant tumours
Overcoming tumour resistance to chemotherapy drugs has long been a challenge for oncology clinicians and…
Australian researchers deliver breakthrough treatment with improved survival outcomes for young patients with leukaemia
Leading Australian blood cancer researchers have delivered a breakthrough treatment that significantly improves survival and…
GLP-1 receptor agonists plus progestins and endometrial cancer risk in non-malignant uterine diseases
Endometrial cancer incidence continues to rise in many countries, particularly among women with metabolic dysfunction,…
App-based biometric coaching associated with improved clinician well-being and reduced burnout
Burnout among health care professionals has become a persistent and pressing issue, especially in high-stress…