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New method to detect cancer cells faster, potentially improving outcomes
The days – or even weeks – spent waiting for the results of a cancer-screening…
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Cervical microbiome may promote high-grade precancerous lesions
Infections with a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) cause 99 percent of cervical cancer cases, and the…
Rapid scale-up of HPV vaccine and screening could prevent up to 13 million cases of cervical cancer by 2050
Cervical cancer could potentially be eliminated as a major public health problem in 149 out…
Results of early endoscopic exam critical for assessment of Barrett’s patients
A study has reported that both high-grade abnormal cellular changes (dysplasia) and oesophagal adenocarcinoma (a…
Fingertip-sized sensors to prevent skin cancer
Between your morning commute, coffee break, playing with the kids, or mowing the lawn—how do…
Elephant genes suppress tumours. Could studying this help us prevent cancer?
The genetics and ageing rate of elephants could hold clues to helping us find better…
New study shows cost effectiveness of early cancer surveillance
New research published in the journal Pediatric Blood and Cancer shows how early cancer screening and surveillance…
World Cancer Day 2019: Global cancer experts call for urgent action to improve early cancer detection
World Cancer Day 2019 highlights the need for urgent action to increase early stage cancer…
Study increases check-ups for smokers at risk of lung cancer by 40 per cent
Researchers at the University of Melbourne, University of Western Australia and their collaborators have found…
Persistent sore throat could be larynx cancer warning
GPs should consider larynx cancer when patients report a persistent sore throat, particularly when combined…