The latest news in oncology surgery
New evidence about why clear margins in breast cancer surgery are such good news
When a breast cancer tumour is removed with no signs of cancer left behind, it’s…
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AACR 2019: Surgery associated with increased survival for patients with HER2-positive stage 4 breast cancer
Surgery was associated with higher survival rates for patients with HER2-positive (HER2 ) stage 4…
Treatment guidelines for breast implant-associated lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)
The use of textured breast implants during augmentation or reconstructive surgery can slightly increase a…
Liver cancer: Discovery of new biomarker for liver dysfunction following partial hepatectomy
Postoperative liver dysfunction (failure) is the most serious complication that can occur following liver resection…
Sperm quality unaffected by one course of chemotherapy for early testicular cancer
Men with early-stage testicular cancer can safely receive one course of chemotherapy or radiotherapy after…
Prostate cancer patients believe robotic surgery is superior – despite limited evidence
An Australian-first study by a team at UNSW Medicine, the Ingham Institute and South Western…
Virus-based therapy targets a paediatric eye cancer
A cancer-killing, virus-based therapy showed promising effects against retinoblastoma – a tumour of the retina…
SABCS 2018: Choice of surgery may affect quality of life for young breast cancer survivors
Even as more young women with breast cancer opt to have mastectomies, many experience a…
Sprayable gel could help the body fight off cancer after surgery
Many people who are diagnosed with cancer will undergo some type of surgery to treat…
Surgery & combination therapy optimises results in aggressive prostate cancer management
Men presenting with aggressive prostate cancer – Gleason Score of 9 or 10 – comprise…