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Circulating tumour cell clusters more likely to cause metastasis than single cells
Circulating tumour cell (CTC) clusters – clumps of from 2 to 50 tumour cells that…
Funding cut for high-risk cancer patients’ genetic testing
Source: SMH – Kate Hagan. High-risk cancer patients at a Melbourne hospital are being charged $1000…
New Zealand doctor ‘completely forgot’ to diagnose patient’s breast cancer
Woman died from breast cancer after GP failed to diagnose her quickly, despite specialist saying…
Decision-Making in the Midst of Medical Un/Certainty
By Gayle A. Sulik MA, Ph.D. Evidence and controversy over Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy (CPM) A…
My cancer patients don’t need bad science and self-blame, Mr Abetz
Source: Ranjana Srivastava – The Guardian. Image: Wikipedia. As an oncologist, I feel frustrated on behalf of…
Single-dose radiotherapy could transform breast cancer treatment in UK
Intrabeam radiotherapy, which has go-ahead for NHS use, is given during surgery, eliminating need for…
Total darkness at night is key to success of breast cancer therapy
Exposure to light at night, which shuts off nighttime production of the hormone melatonin, renders…
Cultured CTCs reveal genetic profile and potential drug susceptibility of breast cancer cells
US scientists have developed an improved method of collecting and growing rogue cancer cells from…
Breath technique to avoid radiation
Source: The Age – Kate Hagan. Patients with breast cancer are being coached to hold…
New test predicts the risk of non-hereditary breast cancer
A simple blood test is currently in development that could help predict the likelihood of…