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NHMRC CEO releases statement on e-cigarettes
The CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia has released a…
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Cancer patients face $12,000 treatment bills after budget cuts to Medicare
By Sue Dunlevy – News Corp Australia Network. Cancer patients will have their out of pocket costs…
New role uncovered for ‘oldest’ tumour suppressor gene
Scientists have revealed a brand new function for one of the first cancer genes ever…
The switch that might tame the most aggressive of breast cancers
Australian researchers have found that so-called ‘triple-negative breast cancers’ are two distinct diseases that likely…
As a cancer researcher I ask whether a new drug may prolong a child’s life
By Laura Danielson – The Guardian. The direct impact of cancer research isn’t just about performing…
Younger men need to review priorities with time after surgery for high-risk prostate cancer
Does age affect the outcomes of men after radical prostatectomy for high-risk prostate cancer? Does…
Does aspirin prevent colorectal cancer? Depends on your DNA
Scientists have found that aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, can protect against some…
Could a tampon one day help predict endometrial cancer?
Researchers say yes. Researchers at Mayo Clinic have shown that it is possible to detect…
Cancer patients want more information about medical imaging risk
A substantial gap exists between patient expectations and current practices for providing information about medical…
Vitamin D may keep low-grade prostate cancer from becoming aggressive
Taking vitamin D supplements could slow or even reverse the progression of less aggressive, or…