News that has caught Rachael Babin’s eye this week
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Cervical cancer reduced due to screening
Cervical cancer cases and deaths in Australia remain very low by international standards, according to…
The ALLG Discovery Centre
By Delaine Smith, ALLG CEO. The ALLG Discovery Centre is an innovative state-of-the-art facility that holds…
‘Chemo brain’ is real, say researchers
University of British Columbia (UBC) research shows that chemotherapy can lead to excessive mind wandering…
How a computer can help your doctor better diagnose cancer
Correctly diagnosing a person with cancer—and identifying the specific type of cancer—makes all the difference…
Permanent radiotherapy implants reduce risk of prostate cancer recurrence after five years
Results from a randomised controlled trial to compare the use of permanent radioactive implants (brachytherapy)…
Combined brachytherapy techniques should be ‘benchmark’ for cervical cancer treatment
The first large international study to investigate the late side-effects of a combination of two…
Dietary supplements shown to increase cancer risk if taken in excess
While dietary supplements may be advertised to promote health, a forum at the American Association…
New proton therapy technique brings hope of more effective treatment
Radiotherapy using protons can deliver more accurate treatment to a tumour while reducing the dose…
Cancer scan could remove need for radiotherapy for cured patients
A UK National Cancer Research Institute trial led from The University of Manchester and the Christie NHS Foundation Trust has suggested…
Persistent swollen neck glands could indicate cancer
Referring patients with unexplained swollen neck glands for specialist investigations could help to avoid some…