Oncology

Researchers say a new blood test could potentially help predict breast cancer relapses earlier, and help refine treatments. An experimental

A third of patients with incurable blood cancer are in complete remission after trialling a new drug, a Melbourne haematologist says. A new

Early diagnosis of cancer can increase the chance of survival more than three times and also significantly reduce the cost of treatment, experts say.

The South Australian government has launched an inquiry into a chemotherapy bungle where some cancer patients were given incorrect doses. The

A US medical study has suggested guidelines for chemotherapy use in patients with terminal cancer should be revised. Giving chemotherapy to

British medical professionals say a successful lung cancer awareness program should be followed up as it was proven to boost early detection.

Researchers say the female hormone progesterone could be included in the treatment of breast cancer because it slows the growth of tumours.

Cancer Council is encouraging all eligible Australian women aged 50 to 74 to consider participating in the free BreastScreen program following the release of data showing

A cheap screening test that allows doctors and dentists to use blood and saliva to detect most oral cancers is in the pipeline, researchers say.

Common chemicals that people are routinely exposed to may be mixing together in the body to cause cancer, researchers say. Chemicals deemed

More women than men took part in free national bowel cancer screening program, says latest report More Australians are taking part in the free

The Victorian government has announced $1.6 million for prostate cancer research projects. Prostate cancer research funding has been given

Former Australian of the Year, Professor Ian Frazer, has won an international award for co-developing the world's first cervical cancer vaccine.

Women are being urged to watch for signs of bladder cancer, with health experts saying many mistake the illness for a less serious urine infection.

A 15-year study of almost 150,000 people has found those taking the cholesterol-lowering drugs are more likely to survive cancer. Statins could

Doctors say contrary to conventional wisdom, radiation therapy to the whole brain doesn't improve survival, and harms memory, speech and thinking skills.

Four times as many youths now survive cancer compared to decades ago, a US study has found. Modern medicine has made huge strides when it comes

The number of new cases of breast and prostate cancer in Australia has jumped, says global survey for 2013. Lung cancer is the leading cause

A modified version of herpes has been effective against cancer, the first time an advanced-stage trial of the type of drug has shown such positive results.

Very overweight as teenagers are twice as likely to develop bowel cancer in middle age, a study has found. Teenagers who are very overweight