Obesity linked to detection of blood cancer precursor
Individuals with obesity are more likely to have monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a…
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Scientists tame chaotic protein fuelling 75% of cancers
Meet MYC, the shapeless protein responsible for making the majority of human cancer cases worse.…
The world’s first prototype for real-time tracking of moving tumours using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) during proton therapy goes into scientific application
On January 9th, 2024, a scientific prototype for MRI-guided proton therapy was inaugurated in Dresden.…
Sex-specific panel of 10 proteins can pick up 18 different early stage cancers
A sex-specific panel of 10 proteins can pick up 18 different early stage cancers, representing…
Epigenetic therapy shows promise for endocrine-resistant breast cancer
Endocrine resistance – a major cause of breast cancer deaths – can be underpinned by…
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…
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,…