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New era in precision medicine for pancreatic cancer
The development of new treatments for pancreatic cancer is set to be transformed by a network of…
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Breast cancer drugs stop working when tumours ‘make their own fuel’
Scientists have discovered why a type of breast cancer drug stops working in some patients.…
‘First in human’ trial defines safe dosage for ONC201 for solid tumours
A ‘first in human’ clinical trial examining the small molecule drug ONC201 in cancer patients…
To treat or not to treat prostate cancer – assessing AEs and QOL
Two studies published by JAMA examine the adverse effects and quality of life as reported…
Researchers discover key to drug resistance in common breast cancer treatment
Three-quarters of all breast cancer tumours are driven by the hormone oestrogen. These tumours are…
New conference showcases the impact of clinical trials
A new Sydney conference will focus on improving collaboration across phase one clinical trials in…
Preterm births more common in mothers who are cancer survivors
For young women facing a new cancer diagnosis, fertility preservation can be an important consideration…
Active surveillance preserves quality of life for prostate cancer patients
Faced with the negative quality-of-life effects from surgery and radiation treatments for prostate cancer, low…
The intestine has a resevoir of chemo-resistant stem cells
The intestine has a high rate of cellular regeneration due to the wear and tear…
To screen or not to screen for lung cancer?
Counseling and shared decision-making visit helps high-risk individuals decide Lung cancer screening using a low-dose…