Natural compounds derived from soy reduce breast cancer recurrence
Soy compounds called isoflavones are among the plant-derived compounds that may significantly reduce the risk…
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Episode 7: On Humour, Clowning Around and the Healing Power of Relationships
Welcome to the seventh episode of Supportive Care Matters, a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara AM from Adelaide, Australia. Cancer is not a funny matter but when it comes to dealing with it, laughter can be a seriously good medicine. To explore the role of humour, play and joy in medicine, Bogda is joined by Dr. Tickle AKA David Symons.
How effective are opioid medications for cancer pain?
Review of opioid medicines for cancer pain challenges our understanding of their role The world’s…
Psilocybin-assisted therapy had success in treating depression in adults with cancer
Results from a phase II clinical trial indicate that psilocybin, a hallucinogenic chemical found in…
Discovery unveils immune system’s guardian: Ikaros
In a scientific breakthrough that aids our understanding of the internal wiring of immune cells,…
For cancer patients, maintaining muscle is vital to health and treatment, but staying strong is complicated
Meghan McCue, Laurentian University Nearly one-third of cancer patients die from a side-effect you’ve likely…
The Lancet Oncology: Risk of dying from cancer in some poorer districts of England over 70% higher than wealthy districts, study suggests
The risk of dying from the 10 forms of cancer with the largest death toll…
Scientists use organoid model to identify potential new pancreatic cancer treatment
A drug screening system that models cancers using lab-grown tissues called organoids has helped uncover…
OJC 2023 Practice-Changing Papers: Part 2
The Oncology Network is delighted to share the second part of a new episode of…
OJC 2023 Practice-Changing Papers: Part 1
The Oncology Network is delighted to share the first part of a new episode of The…