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Genetic testing could improve breast cancer prevention
Screening women for a wide range of known genetic risk factors could improve strategies for…
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How cannabis was used to shrink one of the most aggressive brain cancers
By Wai Liu, St George’s, University of London. Widely proscribed around the world for its…
Scientists find way to reduce ovarian cancer tumours
In a potential breakthrough against ovarian cancer, researchers have discovered how to both shrink tumours…
Scientists challenge the efficacy of folfiri in a colorectal cancer subtype
The current classification system for colorectal cancer, which is based on genetic expression profiles, cannot…
Ovarian cancer kills Australian women needlessly, say campaigners
Source: The Guardian Lack of research means about 1,000 die every year from the eighth…
Study shows integrative medicine relieves pain and anxiety for cancer inpatients
Pain is a common symptom of cancer and side effect of cancer treatment, and treating…
ASCO endorses guideline for radiation after prostatectomy
ASCO has endorsed a recent guideline for adjuvant and salvage radiotherapy after prostatectomy. The endorsement…
Bone Drug Should Be Seen in New Light
Australian researchers have shown why calcium-binding drugs commonly used to treat people with osteoporosis, or…
Breast cancer patients face a $93,000 a year bill for extra life
Source: The Herald – Sue Dunlevy. Women whose breast cancer has spread will face a…
Richie Benaud reveals he is undergoing radiation therapy for skin cancer
Source: ABC/AAP. Image: AAP: Jenny Evans. Former Australian cricket captain Richie Benaud has revealed he is undergoing…