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Number of Australians living with or beyond cancer to surge 72% by 2040
1 in 18 Australians will have a personal history of cancer The number of Australians…
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On World Cancer Day, cancer leaders call for equal access to reduce premature cancer deaths by 25%
On Sunday 4 February, World Cancer Day raises awareness of the millions of people world-wide facing unequal…
A new blood test can detect eight different cancers in their early stages
Peter Gibbs, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Researchers have developed a blood test that can…
Generalised screening for multiple cancer types
Researchers have developed a noninvasive blood test based on combined analysis of DNA and proteins…
Female night shift workers may have increased risk of common cancers
Night shift work was associated with women having an increased risk of breast, skin, and…
Throwing molecular wrench into gene control machine leads to ‘melting away’ of leukaemia
Cancer researchers today announced they have developed a way of sidelining one of the most…
Beta blockers may boost immunotherapy, help melanoma patients live longer
A common, inexpensive drug that is used to prevent heart attacks and lower blood pressure…
How alcohol damages DNA and increases cancer risk
Scientists have shown how alcohol damages DNA in stem cells, helping to explain why drinking…
What does hair loss have to teach us about cancer metastasis?
Understanding how cancer cells are able to metastasise — migrate from the primary tumour to…
New study reveals the factors that influence bowel cancer screening participation
A new, Australian-first study by Cancer Council NSW has shed light on the factors that…