Oncology
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Global research collaboration could be cancer breakthrough AAP - 13-11-2015
New global system to test drugs offers hope for improved outcomes for people with brain cancer, say researchers Brain cancer research is about
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Exercise best help for cancer patients AAP - 09-11-2015
A leading UK oncologist says cancer patients are relying too much on vitamins and supplements, rather than simple things like taking brisk walks.
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Aussie scientists' discovery could stop neuroblastoma AAP - 06-11-2015
University of NSW researchers have found a drug effective in treating neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of childhood cancer. Australian scientists
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Most don't understand what cancer tests are for AAP - 04-11-2015
Participation in screening programs will increase, if people know whether they're to detect early disease or prevent precancerous developments, experts say.
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New test to tell if breast cancer may spread to brain AAP - 22-10-2015
A new test could help doctors plan better treatment for women with aggressive and deadly forms of breast cancer. A new test has been developed
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12 year study launches to test aspirin's effect on cancers AAP - 22-10-2015
A British study, the world's largest clinical trial, will follow 11,000 patients for 12 years to see if an aspirin a day can stop cancers from recurring.
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Moles on right arm possible skin cancer indicator AAP - 19-10-2015
Researchers say they have found a new way for GPs to quickly assess whether somebody may be at risk of developing skin cancer. People who have
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Aussies face 37,000 preventable cancer cases each year AAP - 07-10-2015
Lifestyle changes such as losing weight could lead to 37,000 fewer cancer cases in Australia every year, says new research About 37,000 Australian
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Genetic Test Identifies Which Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Can Avoid Chemotherapy HealthTimes - 05-10-2015
The initial results of an international breast cancer clinical trial provides evidence that a genetic test is able to reliably identify a subgroup of women with early stage,
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Breathing machine protects heart from radiation AAP - 01-10-2015
A Brisbane hospital has become the first facility in Queensland to use a new technique to help improve radiation therapy for breast cancer sufferers.
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New drug licensed for early breast cancer treatment AAP - 29-09-2015
A new breast cancer treatment which could significantly lower death rates from the disease has now been licensed. A
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Aspirin increases life expectancy for gastro cancer patients AAP - 28-09-2015
Once again, a review has found regular doses of small amounts of aspirin are beneficial - this time for gastrointestinal cancers. Aspirin can
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Test may identify returning breast cancer AAP - 25-09-2015
In a significant development, researchers now believe they will be able to detect breast cancers likely to recur after treatment. A test may
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Virtual nurse visits help young female cancer survivors HealthTimes - 17-09-2015
Brisbane-based nurse Janine Porter-Steele will work face-to-face with young female cancer survivors across the country and she won't need to leave the office.
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Cancer survivors need to talk about sex AAP - 11-09-2015
A cancer diagnosis takes a heavy toll on survivors' sex lives but there is something couples can do. Cancer
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New implant to track metastasis AAP - 09-09-2015
Scientists are experimenting with an implant that can track the spread of cancer cells in the bloodstream, speeding up diagnosis and life-saving treatment.
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Blood test could predict cancer relapse AAP - 27-08-2015
Researchers say a new blood test could potentially help predict breast cancer relapses earlier, and help refine treatments. An experimental
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'Astounding' results for cancer drug trial AAP - 13-08-2015
A third of patients with incurable blood cancer are in complete remission after trialling a new drug, a Melbourne haematologist says. A new
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Early diagnosis triples cancer survival rates AAP - 10-08-2015
Early diagnosis of cancer can increase the chance of survival more than three times and also significantly reduce the cost of treatment, experts say.
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SA Gov launches inquiry into chemo bungle AAP - 06-08-2015
The South Australian government has launched an inquiry into a chemotherapy bungle where some cancer patients were given incorrect doses. The
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