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Survey: Patients lack information about the use of targeted therapies
More than three quarters of oncology specialists in Europe, South America and Asia believe their…
Wireless sensor transmits tumour pressure
The interstitial pressure inside a tumour is often remarkably high compared to normal tissues and…
Experimental brain tumour therapy considered for NHS fast track
A new immunotherapy for a form of brain cancer has become the first in the…
Patients with advanced, incurable cancer denied palliative care
Many patients with advanced, incurable cancer do not receive any palliative care, reveals new research…
Experts issue plea for research in advanced breast cancer
Breast cancer experts around the world have issued a plea to researchers, academics, drug companies,…
Cancer cells adapt energy needs to spread illness to other organs
Want to understand why cancer cells metastasise? Think of Sparta. Ancient Greek warriors were fed…
Exercise boosts tumour-fighting ability of chemotherapy
Study after study has proven it true: exercise is good for you. But new research…
Proton beam therapy is coming to Australia
Hopes are raised for a new $170 million proton beam centre in Australia after an…
Oncology Massage: a valuable resource for patients
By Deborah Hart. Are you aware of Oncology Massage, a specialised area of massage therapy?…
Curcumin, special peptides boost cancer-blocking PIAS3 to neutralize STAT3 in mesothelioma
A common Asian spice and cancer-hampering molecules show promise in slowing the progression of mesothelioma,…