Editor's Choice Researchers discover method to ‘turn off’ mutated melanoma February 6, 2019 Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and notorious for its resistance to conventional…
Editor's Choice Do all chemotherapies have equal long-term heart risk? February 6, 2019 In long-term survivors of childhood cancer, cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of early death…
Editor's Choice How the immune system protects us against bowel cancer February 6, 2019 Researchers have discovered a protective mechanism which is used by the body to protect intestinal…
Editor's Choice Genetic causes of tumours in salivary glands February 6, 2019 Acinic cell carcinoma is the third most common malignant form of salivary gland cancer. These…
Editor's Choice Cancer causes premature ageing February 6, 2019 Leukaemia promotes premature ageing in healthy bone marrow cells – according to new research published…
Editor's Choice Study increases check-ups for smokers at risk of lung cancer by 40 per cent February 1, 2019 Researchers at the University of Melbourne, University of Western Australia and their collaborators have found…
Commentary Drinking water study raises health concerns for New Zealanders February 1, 2019 Michael (Mike) Joy, Victoria University of Wellington and Michael Baker Last year, a Danish study…
Editor's Choice Study suggests aspirin may help some patients survive head and neck cancer February 1, 2019 Regular use of aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may help some patients with…
Commentary The hitchhiker’s guide to defeating glioblastoma February 1, 2019 In cancer therapeutics research, microRNAs – tiny strings of nucleotides that get churned out inside…
Editor's Choice Persistent sore throat could be larynx cancer warning February 1, 2019 GPs should consider larynx cancer when patients report a persistent sore throat, particularly when combined…