Opinion pieces from oncology specialists in Australia and around the world.
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Learning from a cancer’s past could predict its future
Complaining about the weather is a favourite pastime for many. And while we can’t change…
Mathematical model explains why metastasis can occur even when cancer is caught early
The concept of survival of the fittest most often applies to the competition that occurs…
Financial incentives triple rates of smoking cessation over free e-cigarettes
Free smoking cessation aids, such as nicotine patches and chewing gum, are a staple of…
Science or Snake Oil: what is black salve and why do people think it can cure cancer?
Cliff Rosendahl, The University of Queensland You might’ve heard the name black salve floating around…
Does cannabis cure cancer? We asked an expert
David Robert Grimes, Queen’s University Belfast For thousands of years people have used cannabis for…
Prostate cancer screening: An expert explains why new guidelines were needed
Li-Ming Su, M.D., University of Florida The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recently updated…
Researcher: Big data, networks identify cell signaling pathways in lung cancer
A team of scientists led by University of Montana cell biologist Mark Grimes has identified…
New study reveals likely cause of childhood leukaemia
A major new analysis reveals for the first time the likely cause of most cases…