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