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‘Chemo brain’ is real, say researchers
University of British Columbia (UBC) research shows that chemotherapy can lead to excessive mind wandering…
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Do we need to end the ‘war’ on cancer?
David Hauser and Richard Wassersug – The Guardian. We use so much militaristic language to describe cancer. It…
Easing cancer’s effects through focus on relationships
Cancer patients look to oncology specialists for highly skilled treatment. Yet others may affect their…
Earlier detection for men is vital to increase survival rates for male breast cancer
Every week in Australia, three men will be diagnosed with male breast cancer. In 2014,…
A game called cancer
By Keith Stuart – The Guardian. When Joel Green was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, his…
One in five Dutch doctors would help physically healthy patients die
By Peter Walker – The Guardian. Almost one in five Dutch doctors would consider helping…
Addressing the gap
Meeting the survivorship and rehabilitation needs of women with secondary breast cancer by Danielle Spence. When…
Survivorship challenges for Australian women with breast cancer
By Michelle Marven. “Some days I feel more anxious and less confident about my future than…
Cancer is not a merciful killer – the research billions are well spent
By Larry Rees – The Guardian. Contrary to Dr Richard Smith’s piece in the BMJ…
Many women with breast cancer have poor knowledge about their condition
A new analysis has found that many women with breast cancer lack knowledge about their…