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Researchers reveal key to targeting dormant cancer cells
An international team of scientists has uncovered the unique set of genes that keeps some…
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Radiotherapy doubles survival for patients with mesothelioma
Mesothelioma patients are twice as likely to survive for two years or longer, if they…
Novel vaccine for colorectal cancer shows positive phase I results
A new colorectal cancer vaccine showed positive results in the phase 1 clinical trial to…
Technology to rapidly detect cancer markers for breast cancer diagnosis
Researchers have reported in the journal Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical that terahertz radiation can be used…
Radiotherapy after chemotherapy may improve survival for patients with advanced Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Patients with advanced Hodgkin’s lymphoma who have large tumours at the time of diagnosis may…
Single dose of targeted radiotherapy is safe and effective for prostate cancer
A single high dose of radiation that can be delivered directly to the tumour within…
Cancer rates in young children are increasing worldwide
Rates of paediatric cancer have been rising since the 1980s; however, this increase varies by…
For teens living with cancer, keeping life as ‘normal’ as possible
As if adolescence isn’t difficult enough, imagine the many complicated feelings around being diagnosed with…
Air pollution poses risks for childhood cancer survivors
Poor air quality days significantly increase the risk of hospitalisations for respiratory issues in young…
Six factors may predict invasive breast cancer recurrence after DCIS diagnosis
Six factors were associated with invasive recurrence of breast cancer after a diagnosis of ductal…