News that has caught Rachael Babin’s eye this week
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We know it’s effective. So why is there opposition to the HPV vaccine ?
By David Robert Grimes – The Guardian. Over 90% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV. But…
Biggest database for cancer drug discovery goes 3D
The world’s largest database for cancer drug discovery has been revolutionised by adding 3D structures…
Can exercise keep prostate cancer at bay?
A newly-launched Cancer Research UK study could be the first step towards exercise training being…
New MRI techniques mean fewer brain surgeries like the one that removed this apple-sized abscess
By Harriet Alexander – SMH. Gilbert Laurie noticed his headache when he was watching television.…
Why most cancer isn’t due to ‘bad luck’
By Sarah Allinson, Lancaster University. A study published in Science in early 2015 reported that most…
The fourth pillar
The fourth pillar: how we’re arming the immune system to help fight cancer By Joseph Trapani, Peter…
Study shows statins could be effective against small cell lung cancer
In a recent study, researchers at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Western Regional…
Regular aspirin use may reduce risk of dying from prostate cancer
A large observational study has found that men who take aspirin regularly may have a…
Stop the clot! Just 6 extra minutes to save cancer patients
By Sarah Keenihan – The Lead. Blood clots and infections are the leading killers of patients…
Inaugural International Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Congress report
By Dr Antoinette Anazodo and A/Prof Pandora Patterson. Youth cancer charity CanTeen held the inaugural International…