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Internal bleeding after heart attack may trigger suspicion of cancer
Bleeding during the first six months after discharge from hospital for a heart attack is…
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Breast cancer can form ‘sleeper cells’ after hormone therapy
Breast cancer medicines may force some cancer cells into ‘sleeper mode’, allowing them to potentially…
Is prostate MRI, with or without MRI-targeted biopsy, better than systematic biopsy for detecting prostate cancer in men?
By Monique Biryiana In 2018, prostate cancer was the second most common cancer in men,…
Risks of novel oral prostate cancer therapies and pre-existing conditions
A new large population-based study shows that novel oral androgen signalling inhibitor therapies are associated…
Patient survey reveals flaws in cancer treatment
An international survey of more than 4000 cancer patients and carers, including 850 Australians, has…
Preclinical research suggests anti-cancer effect of keto diet
It’s well known that keeping blood glucose levels in check can help individuals avoid or…
MRI assisted biopsies more effective at detecting prostate cancers
Using MRI scans to target biopsies is more effective at detecting prostate cancers that are…
Exercise associated with benefit to patients with advanced colorectal cancer
Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who engaged in moderate exercise while undergoing chemotherapy tended to…
Flavonoid-rich diet protects against cancer and heart disease, study finds
Consuming flavonoid-rich items such as apples and tea protects against cancer and heart disease, particularly…
Aspirin may help some breast cancer survivors, but changes in DNA may mean harm for others
Previous studies have shown that some women who use aspirin and are later diagnosed with…