Oncology
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Call on on health professionals to prescribe exercise to all cancer patients AAP - 07-05-2018
The Clinical Oncology Society of Australia is calling on health professionals to prescribe exercise to all cancer patients. Exercise
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Australian oncologists have been told they can do better to help cancer patients quit smoking AAP - 02-05-2018
New research shows oncologists can do more to encourage cancer patients to quit smoking during treatment in order to improve their outcomes.
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New data shows most lung cancers diagnosed too late AAP - 26-04-2018
Three of the five most common cancers diagnosed in Australia are diagnosed early but this is not the case for lung or bowel cancer, new data shows.
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Australian scientists may have discovered a new way to treat deadly stomach cancer AAP - 24-04-2018
A surprise discovery has raised hopes a particular type of immunotherapy may be an effective treatment for stomach cancer. Australian scientists
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More young Australians are being diagnosed with cancer AAP - 18-04-2018
A report reveals two to three teens and young adults are diagnosed with cancer every day. An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report
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People are too busy to participate in the national bowel screening program AAP - 16-04-2018
Australians aged 50-74 are being encouraged to use the bowel cancer screening test as soon as they receive it in the mail. People are too busy
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Lung Foundation Australia claims stigma stifling lung cancer research AAP - 06-04-2018
A lack of empathy towards people with lung cancer is stifling investment into lung cancer research, claims Lung Foundation Australia. It's
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An Australian-pioneered drug gives leukaemia patients hope AAP - 05-04-2018
Patients with blood cancers have new hope after two trials found a drug pioneered in Australia showed dramatic life saving benefits. Research
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Skin cancer campaigns should target older Victorians AAP - 02-04-2018
The number of invasive skin cancer cases continues to climb among Victorians aged 55 and over, sparking calls by researchers for a targeted awareness campaign.
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Funding boost for Australian-first trial of a potential new treatment for pancreatic cancer AAP - 28-03-2018
Australian researchers will lead a world-first trial of a potential new treatment for pancreatic cancer, offering a glimmer of hope to patients and their families.
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Researchers have made a breakthrough that leads to an effective treatment of multiple myeloma AAP - 16-03-2018
Researchers have discovered an important biomarker in patients with a hard-to-treat form of blood cancer that could improve patient outcomes.
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Australian researchers discovered an early detection test for lung cancer AAP - 09-03-2018
The potential for a simple blood test to detect patients with lung cancer has been boosted following an "exciting" discovery made by Australian researchers.
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A company that builds cancer-fighting proton therapy machines is coming to SA AAP - 08-03-2018
A company that builds cancer-fighting proton therapy machines will set up an assembly, test and training plant in Adelaide. Work on ProTom's
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A leukaemia trial offers drug-free remission AAP - 20-02-2018
A trial has shown remission from chronic myeloid leukaemia is possible without additional treatment following therapy using a drug called nilotinib.
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Scientists have discovered that ovarian cancer is passed on by dads AAP - 16-02-2018
A 30-year study found women whose paternal grandmothers were affected by ovarian cancer were at the highest risk of developing the disease.
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Research shows new hope in battle against brain tumours AAP - 13-02-2018
A new immunotherapy treatment to help tackle brain cancer is being developed by Melbourne scientists. Adapting a successful blood cancer therapy
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Oncologists request to raise the age anyone can buy cigarettes from 18 to 21 AAP - 30-01-2018
Oncologists across the country are backing a campaign to raise the age anyone can buy cigarettes from 18 to 21. Cancer specialists across the
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A groundbreaking new blood test that can detect eight common types of cancer AAP - 15-08-2019
A team of Australian and US researchers are heralding a simple new blood test that can detect early stage cancers before they have a chance to spread.
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Study shows statins may reduce ulcerated melanoma risk AAP - 05-12-2017
A Queensland study has shown regular use of statins reduced the risk of developing an ulcerated melanoma. Common cholesterol lowering medications
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Physio-led exercise integral to cancer treatment, says COSA Position Statement Nicole Madigan - 04-12-2017
New research presented at last month’s Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) conference, shows that exercise during cancer treatment can reduce the risk of a
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