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Drinkable, carbon monoxide-infused foam enhances effectiveness of experimental cancer therapy
Did smokers do better than non-smokers in a clinical trial for an experimental cancer treatment?…
For cancer patients, maintaining muscle is vital to health and treatment, but staying strong is complicated
Meghan McCue, Laurentian University Nearly one-third of cancer patients die from a side-effect you’ve likely…
The Lancet Oncology: Risk of dying from cancer in some poorer districts of England over 70% higher than wealthy districts, study suggests
The risk of dying from the 10 forms of cancer with the largest death toll…
Fungus-fighting protein could help overcome severe autoimmune disease and cancer
A protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal infections is…
New health mapping study pinpoints cancer risk factors at local level
A new QUT-led study that maps health statistics in Australia highlights the disparities in small…
Mathematics supporting fresh theoretical approach in oncology
Mathematical approaches are gaining traction in modern oncology as they provide fresh knowledge about the evolution of cancer and new opportunities…
Melanoma trial offers hope for beloved stock and station agent
In January 2021, John Robson was celebrating his 60th birthday. Looking at the friendly faces…
‘Wigging out’ to spur confidence in paediatric cancer patients
Nearly half (45%) of Australian teenagers have low self-esteem when it comes to the way…
AI may spare breast cancer patients unnecessary treatments
A new AI (Artificial Intelligence) tool may make it possible to spare breast cancer patients…
Some increase in cancer after 1986 Chernobyl disaster
The nuclear accident in Chernobyl in 1986 led to the spread of radioactivity across Sweden…