News that has caught Rachael Babin’s eye this week
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Why elephants rarely get cancer
Potential mechanism identified that may be key to cancer resistance Why elephants rarely get cancer…
Antioxidants cause malignant melanoma to metastasise faster
Fresh research at Sahlgrenska Academy has found that antioxidants can double the rate of melanoma…
Laura Esserman’s “Five things women should know about breast cancer”
Dr. Laura Esserman is filled with hope this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The UC San…
Health secretary urged to tear up patent on breast cancer drug
By Sarah Boseley – The Guardian (UK Edition). Medics and campaigners call on UK Health Secretary Jeremy…
Eight big questions in cancer research
Leading cancer researchers address eight of the “big questions” facing the field as part of the inaugural…
Doctors often overtreat with radiation in late-stage lung cancer
Almost half of patients with advanced lung cancer receive more than the recommended number of…
Study shows testosterone therapy does not increase aggressive prostate cancer risk
A new population-based study from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston showed for…
Genetic Test Identifies Which Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Can Avoid Chemotherapy
The initial results of an international breast cancer clinical trial provides evidence that a genetic…
Cancer test predicts treatment outcome
University of Queensland researchers have announced a new tool in the fight against cancer, with…
Preventing cancer: Study finds dramatic benefits of weight-loss surgery
Tremendous changes seen in women most at risk for cancer A study looked at the…