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Sperm changes documented years after chemotherapy
A Washington State University researcher has documented epigenetic changes in the sperm of men who…
Browsing: Medical Oncology
Cancer survivors find online and phone communication with medical professionals beneficial
Advances in cancer care have led to a rise in the number of people surviving…
New cancer data highlights lost opportunities in bowel cancer screening and rising liver cancer toll
Latest cancer trends published on eve of World Cancer Day New national cancer data released…
ECCO 2017: Breast conserving may be benefit some early breast cancer patients over mastectomy
Breast conserving therapy (BCT, breast conserving surgery combined with radiation therapy) is superior to mastectomy…
Patient study suggests broader genetic testing for colorectal cancer risk
A new study among more than 1000 colorectal cancer patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has…
Study tightens connection between intestinal microorganisms, diet and colorectal cancer
A new study provides some of the strongest evidence to date that microorganisms living in…
Hormone may offer new contraceptive that protects ovaries from chemotherapy
A naturally occurring hormone that plays an important role in foetal development may be the…
Androgen deprivation therapy not associated with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A large-scale, population based study led by Dr. Laurent Azoulay, Senior Investigator with the Lady…
Scientists identify bone degradation process within metastatic breast cancer
Once breast cancer spreads through the body, it can degrade a patient’s healthy bones, causing…
Why are we more likely to get cancer as we age?
Stuart Pitson, University of South Australia It’s a sobering fact that one in two Australian…