Unlocking the mystery of pre-existing drug resistance: New study sheds light on cancer evolution
The evolution of resistance to diseases, from infectious illnesses to cancers, poses a formidable challenge. Despite…
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Hormone therapy for breast cancer linked with lower dementia risk
Hormone modulating therapy (HMT) used for the treatment of breast cancer was associated with a…
Preview: World Cancer Congress in Geneva
UICC’s flagship event is taking place 17-19 September in Geneva, Switzerland. It is expected to…
Blood cancer drug could make radiotherapy on brain tumours more effective
Drugs developed to fight blood and other cancers could also help improve the efficiency of…
Implantable LED device uses light to treat deep-seated cancers
Certain types of light have proven to be an effective, minimally invasive treatment for cancers…
Physical exercise prevents nerve damage during chemotherapy
Cancer treatments often cause nerve damage that can lead to long-lasting symptoms. Medication has proven…
Chemotherapy disrupts gut microbiome in patients with breast cancer
Chemotherapy is known to cause behavioural side effects, including cognitive decline. Notably, the gut microbiome…
New study highlights PSA levels in transgender women receiving oestrogen
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has shed…
Lifestyle interventions for cancer survivors’ fatigue and sleep disturbances
A comprehensive review published in Maturitas has revealed promising non-pharmaceutical strategies to address two of the…
Childhood cancers not on the rise in SA and NT but disparity remains for Indigenous children
Despite national and global reports of rising incidences of cancer affecting children and young people,…