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Identifying genetic ‘seeds’ of metastatic breast cancer
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United…
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Novel PET imaging agent targets copper in tumours, detects prostate cancer recurrence early
An Italian study featured in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine demonstrates that a…
One-off PSA screening for prostate cancer does not save lives
Inviting men with no symptoms to a one-off PSA test for prostate cancer does not…
Elimination of cervical cancer in Australia in sight
Cervical cancer could be effectively eliminated within the next 40 years, with Australia set to…
Voice problems: Updates to treatment and care of patients with hoarseness
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Hoarseness…
Antibiotics may impact cancer treatment efficacy
Antibiotic use is known to have a near-immediate impact on our gut microbiota and long-term…
New class of drugs for cancer immunotherapy
Johns Hopkins researchers have invented a new class of cancer immunotherapy drugs that are more…
Seven in ten pancreatic cancer patients will not be treated with any kind of surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Only 34 per cent of people with pancreatic cancer will receive some kind of surgery,…
Most breast cancer patients’ experiences with radiation therapy are better than expected
A new study reveals that many patients with breast cancer have misconceptions and fears about…
Daffodils to fight against cancer
A study published in the scientific journal Structure describes the anti-cancer effects of a natural alkaloid extracted…