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Removing cancer cell debris improves conventional cancer treatments
Cancer therapies are designed to kill tumour cells, but produce tumour cell debris in the…
Study finds taking cholesterol-lowering drugs reduces chances of ulcerated melanoma
A study has found that Queenslanders who regularly take statins to lower their cholesterol have…
New vaccine technique effectively fights breast cancer in mice
A new vaccine technique can fight a certain type of breast cancer in mice. So-called…
Nearly 6% of cancers worldwide are attributable to diabetes and obesity
Diabetes and high BMI (a BMI over 25 kg/m2) were the cause of 5.6% of…
Researchers discover BRCA cancer cells’ last defense
In a new paper published in Nature Communications, a team led by Saint Louis University researcher…
Tiny robots step closer to treating hard-to-reach parts of the body
Tiny remotely operated robots could be designed to diagnose and treat illness in hard-to-reach areas…
Promising new treatment for rare pregnancy cancer leads to remission in patients
An immunotherapy drug can be used to cure women of a rare type of cancer…
Experts urge Europe to start planning for lung cancer screening
Leading lung cancer specialists are urging EU countries to take action to initiate life-saving lung…
Link between obesity and cancer is not widely recognised
A new study published in the Journal of Public Health has shown that the majority of people…
Many cancer survivors are living with PTSD
A recent study showed approximately one-fifth of patients with cancer experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…