Editor's Choice Targeting toughest cancers with new treatment May 8, 2020 In an Australian first, researchers at the South Australian Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) are adopting new ways…
COVID-19 Pandemic Androgen-deprivation treatments for prostate cancer could protect men from COVID-19 May 7, 2020 A study of 4532 men in the Veneto region of Italy has found that those…
Editor's Choice MRI technique could reduce need for radiation in measuring tumour response to chemotherapy May 7, 2020 Whole body diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW MRI) may aid in the assessment of cancer…
Cancer Drug News A new compound removes senescent cells and reduces toxicity in cancer treatment May 7, 2020 The accumulation of senescent cells plays a significant role in cancer pathogenesis and other diseases.…
Editor's Choice Gene research could push cancer research forward May 5, 2020 New research by scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) will help us better understand…
Breast Cancer One-week course of radiotherapy could benefit women with early stage breast cancer, study finds May 5, 2020 A one-week course of radiotherapy in fewer but larger daily doses was found to be…
Cancer Drug News Schizophrenia drug combined with radiation shows promise in treating deadly brain tumours May 4, 2020 Researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, USA, and colleagues have found that adding…
Editor's Choice ‘Backpacks’ boost immune cells’ ability to kill cancer May 2, 2020 Macrophages are immune cells that patrol the body looking for potential threats like viruses, bacteria,…
Editor's Choice Are older adults getting the most effective cancer treatments? May 2, 2020 As people age, cancer becomes an increasing health concern. Solid cancer tumours mainly impact people who…
Cancer Drug News Major trial shows breast cancer drug can hit prostate cancer Achilles heel April 29, 2020 A drug already licensed for the treatment of breast and ovarian cancers is more effective…