Ghana needs a better policy to guide care for cancer patients
Yakubu Salifu, Lancaster University The World Health Assembly urged countries in 2014 to include palliative…
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Genetic secrets of almost 2,700 cancers unveiled by landmark international project
Melissa Southey, Monash University Scientists have revealed the detailed genetic makeup of thousands of cancer…
We know bushfire smoke affects our health, but the long-term consequences are hazy
Brian Oliver, University of Technology Sydney In previous years, Australians might have been exposed to…
Antibody technologies take a step closer to precision medicine
Krupa Naran, University of Cape Town; Dharanidharan Ramamurthy, University of Cape Town; Neelakshi Mungra, University…
Have we been using the wrong sort of radiation to treat cancer?
Radiation therapy is a key pillar of cancer treatment, a way to kill tumours before…
Clive James raised awareness of leukaemia, part of his rich and valuable legacy
Ian Olver, University of Adelaide Clive James has left a valuable legacy of astute observation…
Some patients with suspected cancer fail to attend referral appointments – we found out why
Peter Knapp, University of York If a patient has signs or symptoms of cancer, a…
How gene-edited white blood cells are helping fight cancer
Piyush K. Jain, University of Florida For the first time in the United States, a…
Being overweight before age 40 increases cancer risk
In a study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, the researchers wanted to find out how…
Skin cancer risk in athletes: The dangers of ultraviolet radiation
The dangers of ultraviolet radiation exposure, which most often comes from the sun, are well-known.…