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Gene test could guide use of GI chemotherapy
A gene test already used routinely in the NHS in the UK can guide use…
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Pheochromocytoma genomic study identifies patients at highest risk of metastasis
Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumour, with an incidence of three to eight cases per million…
What are these ‘cancer vaccines’ I’m hearing about? And what similarities do they share with COVID vaccines?
Sathana Dushyanthen, The University of Melbourne Barely a month goes by without headlines announcing yet…
Prostate cancer test: is it time to ditch the digital rectal examination?
Stephen Hughes, Anglia Ruskin University The finger-up-the-bottom examination for prostate cancer has been drawn into…
Faster genetic tests give hope to ovarian cancer patients
A new genetic testing service at Mater has slashed four months off the time it…
Goodbye ‘Dr Google’ as ChatGPT set to change cancer patient information
Public access to sophisticated next-generation AI programs, led by ChatGPT, is opening the way to…
Cancer survivors “left in limbo” once acute treatment is over
NSW is lagging behind with no state-wide plan to ensure people are supported to live…
Plugging immune cell leakage from tumours could improve skin cancer treatment
The number of specialised immune cells available for fighting skin cancer doubled when a new…
Colorectal cancer surgery: Gut microbiota helps healing
In a promising study, Canadian researchers have shown for the first time in mice that…
NSW Government backs University-led consortium on drug discovery
The University of Sydney will lead the establishment of the NSW Organoid Innovation Centre, a…