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Scientists identify potential target genes to halt progression of thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is a disease with good cure rates in most cases. In 5% of…
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Depressive symptoms linked to shorter survival in patients with head and neck cancer
In a study of patients with head and neck cancer, even mild depressive symptoms were…
How breast cancer survivors can increase their reduced life expectancy
A USC study suggests regular exercise could add to the life expectancy of breast cancer…
New test predicts whether patients with blood cancer respond to therapy
A new method developed by UNSW Sydney medical researchers offers a way to predict whether…
30 year treatment drought breaks for most common form of bladder cancer
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA 200mg, every three weeks) as monotherapy for…
Patients with blood cancer precursor at risk of developing cancer even after 30 years
Patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance are at risk of progressing to multiple myeloma…
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…
Saliva test aims to detect HPV throat cancers
A QUT researcher is developing a simple saliva test to detect Human papilloma virus (HPV)…
Could viruses take cancer immunotherapy to the next level?
Immunotherapy, which helps the body’s immune system attack cancer, has revolutionised treatment for cancers such…
Specific microbes in digestive tract can boost melanoma immunotherapy success
In the Jan. 5, 2018 issue of Science, researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine show…