News that has caught Rachael Babin’s eye this week
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Mouth rinse could help predict recurrence of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers
Oropharyngeal cancer patients who were found to have detectable traces of human papillomavirus type 16…
Cancer patients lose faith in healthcare system if referred late by GP
If it takes more than three trips to the GP to be referred for cancer…
Guantánamo Bay cancer reports prompt investigation by US navy
Reuters in New York (via The Guardian). Complaint calls for carcinogen tests amid concerns of…
Skin cancer survival rates higher for females than males, says Cancer Council
By Rosie Brennan – Courier-Mail. Women who have had children are more likely to beat…
‘Major player’ in skin cancer genes identified
A multidisciplinary team at Yale, led by Yale Cancer Center members, has defined a subgroup…
Resolving the cancer/diet paradox
How much does diet affect the cancer patient? Do “antioxidants” really play an important role…
Modified DNA building blocks are cancer’s Achilles heel
In studying how cells recycle the building blocks of DNA, Ludwig Cancer Research scientists have…
Many young cancer patients may have limited awareness of fertility preservation options
A new study points to the need for increased awareness of fertility preservation options for…
Prostate cancer not caused by shift work
As well as the daily strain of their working lives, shift workers are probably also…
Study suggests connection between wireless devices and cancer
A metabolic imbalance caused by radiation from your wireless devices could be the link to…