Oncology
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Exercise does significantly protect against dying from cancer AAP - 23-05-2017
An Australian researcher is calling for all cancer patients to have access to exercise treatment facilities to boost their chances of survival.
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Advanced melanoma patients with brain tumours may be able to live longer AAP - 18-05-2017
Australian researchers say a combination of immunotherapy drugs may help increase life expectancy for patients with advanced melanoma. Advanced
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Smokers are significantly more likely to develop skin cancer AAP - 17-05-2017
Queensland researchers have found what they say is the strongest link yet between smoking and skin cancer. Smokers
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Australian breast cancer patients will be treated with a new form of radiation therapy AAP - 09-05-2017
Australian women with early-stage breast cancer will take part in a international drug trial that targets the cancer with a 'single dose' of radiation.
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New research found rarer forms of melanoma are not linked to ultraviolet radiation AAP - 05-05-2017
New research has found some rarer forms of melanoma are
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New hope for patients with stomach and bowel cancer AAP - 12-04-2017
Melbourne scientists have discovered a breakthrough treatment that could suppress the growth of gastric tumours. There's new hope for patients
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Leukaemia is the most common cancer in children worldwide AAP - 12-04-2017
Leukaemia is the most common cancer in children worldwide, accounting for a third of cancer cases in children nine and under. More children
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A promising new approach to treating pancreatic cancer AAP - 06-04-2017
It's hoped a new 'two-step' approach to treating pancreatic cancer will help increase survival rates of this deadly disease. Australian
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Overuse of antibiotics could increase a persons risk of developing bowel cancer AAP - 06-04-2017
Long-term antibiotic use may increase the risk of abnormal growths in the colon and rectum, US research reveals. The overuse of antibiotics
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A new, potent form of radiation therapy for prostate cancer halves treatment time AAP - 30-03-2017
An international study has shown a four-week high-dose radiation therapy for prostate cancer is just as good as the standard eight-week treatment regimen.
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Hope for brain cancer AAP - 28-03-2017
Scientists have uncovered 13 new genetic errors associated with an increased risk of developing glioma, the most common form of brain cancer.
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Researchers identified new genetic drivers of ovarian cancer AAP - 28-03-2017
A major international collaboration has identified new genetic drivers of ovarian cancer that could one day lead to the prevention of the disease.
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A drug used to treat a form of Hodgkin lymphoma is now part of PBS AAP - 27-03-2017
A drug used to treat a rare form of cancer now widely available through the national pharmaceutical benefits scheme will act as a lifesaver.
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Innovative cancer home nursing service expands Karen Keast - 21-03-2017
A unique West Australian nursing service that provides chemotherapy and immunotherapy in the comfort of patients’ homes has expanded to South Australia.
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Researchers develop chemo-free cancer drug AAP - 08-03-2017
Researchers at Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital have helped to develop a potential method to treat lung cancer without chemotherapy.
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Australian scientists have found a way to "starve" cancer cells AAP - 07-03-2017
New cancer therapies for patients suffering from hard-to-treat cancers are being developed following a major discovery by Australian scientists.
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New study shows soy foods 'protect' breast cancer patients AAP - 07-03-2017
A new study has found soy foods aided the survival of women with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Soy foods are not only good for breast
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Melanoma: look after the skin you're in HealthTimes - 06-03-2017
Melanoma remains one of the top four cancers affecting Australians each year. During Melanoma March*Cancer Australia is calling on Australians to better protect their skin
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Bowel Cancer Australia says colonoscopy waiting times could cost lives AAP - 27-02-2017
Ninety per cent of bowel cancer cases are treatable when detected early but Bowel Cancer Australia says colonoscopy waiting times could be costing lives.
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Australian women have a poor understanding of ovarian cancer AAP - 22-02-2017
A survey shows Australian women have a poor understanding of ovarian cancer, with almost 70 per cent not knowing there are symptoms for the deadly disease.
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