Genetic code change drives common lung cancer type
A team has identified a gene that drives development of the second most common type…
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Researchers develop an improved hereditary cancer test
Researchers at the BC Cancer Research Institute have made an advancement in genetic testing that allows for…
IAEA launches worldwide rays of hope partnership with 11 global cancer societies in cancer care
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has joined forces with 11 of the largest professional…
Researchers make miniature ‘bone marrows in a dish’ to improve anti-cancer treatments
Scientists from Oxford University and the University of Birmingham in the UK have made the…
EBCC 2022: Gradual increase in daily activity with psychological therapies can improve mental health for cancer patients and survivors
Cancer patients and survivors have better mental and physical health and quality of life if…
Aerobic activity can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%
A new study at Tel Aviv University found that aerobic exercise can reduce the risk…
The X chromosome is silenced in some male cancers
Cancer cells acquire genetic anomalies that allow them to grow and proliferate unchecked. Researchers have…
Combined effect of bacteria and iron levels on the progression of colorectal cancer
High levels of certain intestinal bacteria, like Fusobacterium nucleatum, can promote tumour progression in patients with…
New hope for Australian families carrying deadly cancer gene variant
The recent Australian Government’s Federal Budget brings new hope to Australian families carrying gene variants…
Sugar molecules as a target in cancer therapy
Cancer cells use sugar molecules on their surface to disable attacks by the body’s immune…