Oncology

Oncologists across the country are backing a campaign to raise the age anyone can buy cigarettes from 18 to 21. Cancer specialists across the

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.

A Queensland study has shown regular use of statins reduced the risk of developing an ulcerated melanoma. Common cholesterol lowering medications

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

Researchers may have found a new drug target for endometrial cancer, after the discovery of a protein released by fat cells that drives growth of the disease.

A new report warns Australia lags behind access to life-saving medicines for cancer types that have been matched to a biomarker. Fast-tracking

A vaccine to help fight types of breast and gastric cancer is being developed by Melbourne-based biopharmaceutical company Imugene. Australian

Immunotherapy is on the lips of health professionals at the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia's Annual Scientific Meeting in Sydney.

A trial shows smokers who receive a one-on-one consultation about the symptoms of lung cancer are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease sooner.

Liver cancer can be halted or reversed by stopping inflammation of the liver, researchers from the University of Adelaide believe. The growth

A landmark review of more than 1.6 million admissions to Australian and New Zealand intensive care units will enable hospitals and healthcare authorities to better target

Researchers have shown in preclinical models breast cancer drug Palbociclib effectively targets a major subtype of pancreatic cancer. A new

An international genetic study has given researchers a greater understanding of the inherited causes of breast cancer, they hope will lead to improved screening.

Researchers in the US say they now have a better understanding of the origins of ovarian cancer, which they hope will lead to better detection and prevention.

A person with skin cancer in Australia is most likely to be a man aged over 55 years from Queensland, new research shows. Older men, particularly

Higher levels of a particular white blood cell is associated with a greater chance of surviving ovarian cancer, an international study has shown.

Free tests will be available from November to check for hereditary genes linked to breast and ovarian cancer. Women with a family history of

Cancer Council Australia has urged Australians to be aware of the risk of silica dust when working in construction and demolition jobs. More

Firm, elevated and changing spots on skin are key features of atypical melanomas and should be checked, say experts. Not all melanomas have

A new and innovative automated computer technique has been developed by researchers that is able to significantly aid in the diagnosis of bladder cancer. The