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Key gene in deadly head and neck cancers revealed
Monash researchers have made the first real breakthrough in 50 years in understanding how…
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Pembrolizumab shows real promise against head and neck cancer
Immunotherapy with the anti-PD-1 antibody pembrolizumab (Keytruda) was effective in one out of four patients…
New research shows immunotherapy targeting several cancers
Immunotherapy, which has shown remarkable success against advanced melanoma skin cancers, is now being used…
No, we’re not all being pickled in deadly radiation from smartphones and wifi
By Simon Chapman, University of Sydney. Tomorrow at TedX Sydney’s Opera House event, high-profile neurosurgeon Charlie…
80 percent of cervical cancers found to be preventable with latest 9-valent HPV vaccine
The new 9-valent human papillomavirus vaccine, can potentially prevent 80 percent of cervical cancers in…
First cancer-promoting oncogenes discovered in rare brain tumour of children and adults
Researchers have identified three genes that play a pivotal role in the brain tumour choroid…
Who should have a say in what medical research is funded?
By David Hunter, Flinders University. In the acceptance speech for her Gold Logie (for the most…
Brain tumour patients should be screened for depression
Because depression in brain cancer patients is a common but often overlooked condition, oncologists should…
Persistent swollen neck glands could indicate cancer
Referring patients with unexplained swollen neck glands for specialist investigations could help to avoid some…
New role uncovered for ‘oldest’ tumour suppressor gene
Scientists have revealed a brand new function for one of the first cancer genes ever…