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DNA in blood can track cancer development and response in real time
Scientists have shown for the first time that tumour DNA shed into the bloodstream can…
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Drink up – it looks like beer is good for you
By Andrew Masterson – SMH. Beer might be useful for treating cancer, but research published this…
Cancer substantially affects cognition: international research
International research team finds even localised cancer is associated with sustained cognitive impairment. An international…
Landmark clinical trial shows gene-targeted drug can treat prostate cancer
A pioneering drug developed to treat women with inherited cancers can also benefit men with…
Genomic fingerprint can highlight which breast, ovarian, pancreatic and gastric cancers likely to respond to treatment
Gastric cancer, otherwise known as stomach cancer, does not respond well to existing treatments and…
Antiangiogenic breast cancer treatment may benefit only patients with well-perfused tumours
A Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) research team, in collaboration with investigators at the Dana-Farber Cancer…
Cancer-associated mutations are common in patients with unexplained low blood counts
Patients with unexplained low blood counts and abnormally mutated cells who do not fit the…
Lower doses of common product ingredient might increase breast cancer risk
Oestrogen-mimicking chemicals called parabens, which are commonly found in an array of personal care products,…
Red meat linked to cancer – WHO report
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the World Health…
Massive screen of drug combinations may find treatment for resistant, BRAF-mutant melanoma
A team of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators has discovered a new combination of drugs…