Oncology
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Government push for blood cancer breakthrough AAP - 02-09-2019
The federal government is creating a $150,000 task force aimed at improving blood cancer survival rates. Blood
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A new cancer treatment to help sick kids will be available at two Melbourne hospitals AAP - 05-08-2019
A radical cancer therapy helped save Melbourne schoolgirl Violet Uhi but she had to go overseas to get it. Now other children and their families
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Lung cancer screening an opportunity to save thousands of lives in Australia HealthTimes - 31-07-2019
Screening people at high risk for lung cancer – still Australia’s single biggest cancer killer – has the potential to save thousands of lives especially
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Eating three or more portions of fish per week cuts the risk of bowel cancer AAP - 24-07-2019
New research suggests eating three or more portions of fish per week cuts the risk of bowel cancer. Those who enjoy fish on such a regular
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An Australian cancer trial that used precision radiation treatment slows growth of prostate cancer AAP - 22-07-2019
Precision radiation could significantly reduce progression in patients with advanced prostate cancer, new data shows, following a trial involving 200 men..
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Australian study shows protein is the key to cancer drug's effectiveness AAP - 16-07-2019
A protein could hold the key to ensuring treatment for some of the most serious cancers is successful, according to an Australian study. Patients
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Physiotherapy should be part of standard care for prostate cancer Nicole Madigan - 08-07-2019
Physiotherapy should be part of standard care for prostate cancer, which affects one in seven Australian men, according to APA physiotherapist Jason Crow. Mr
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South Australians with brain tumours now have access to a new type of radiation treatment AAP - 08-07-2019
A high-precision radiation therapy for patients with secondary brain tumours has become available in Adelaide. The image-guided radiation system
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Researchers develop new sensor to help detect early-stage cancer HealthTimes - 24-06-2019
The new sensor can detect very low concentrations of cancer markers in blood tests and is among new technologies to be presented at the 10th annual International Nanomedicine
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A test for the human papillomavirus (HPV) replaced Pap smear testing AAP - 10-06-2019
Testing for human papilloma virus is helping to detect cancer-causing infections sooner than the previous Pap smear testing program, Melbourne researchers say.
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The wait time for follow-up colonoscopies in bowel cancer detection needs to be addressed AAP - 10-06-2019
During Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, the head organisation of Australia's second deadliest cancer calls for a national guarantee to address diagnosis delays.
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New study shows bowel cancer on the rise in younger Australians AAP - 29-05-2019
The rate of bowel cancer is on the rise in Australians under the age of 50, prompting a call for a change in screening guidelines for the deadly disease.
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Victoria's leading public oral health agency is rolling out a pilot program to prevent oral cancers AAP - 23-05-2019
As three people on average die from oral cancer in Victoria each week, an oral health agency is on a mission to trial a program to prevent the disease.
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A blood test that can detect breast cancer is expected to begin clinical trials within three years AAP - 13-05-2019
Clinical trials for a blood test designed to detect breast cancer are expected to begin within the next three years. A blood
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Leukaemia patients call for funding for life-saving treatments HealthTimes - 07-05-2019
A newly-launched group advocating for New Zealanders with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) has joined the ‘Right to Live’ fight for access to life-saving medicines
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Study shows that age is link to bowel cancer treatment AAP - 18-04-2019
The age of a bowel cancer patient could determine what type of treatments they then go through. The age of bowel cancer patients could help
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Moderate meat-eaters still at risk of bowel cancer HealthTimes - 17-04-2019
People who eat moderate amounts of red and processed meat are still at increased risk of bowel cancer, according to a major new study. ‘Diet and colorectal
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Discovery of oral cancer biomarkers could save thousands of lives HealthTimes - 17-04-2019
Oral cancer is known for its high mortality rate in developing countries, but an international team of scientists hope its latest discovery will change that.
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Liver cancer deaths and diagnosis rates have climbed over the past three decades AAP - 09-04-2019
Liver cancer deaths and diagnosis rates have climbed over the past three decades, prompting calls for better screening programs for high risk Australians.
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BCNA welcomes labor's pledge to reduce the financial toxicity of cancer HealthTimes - 05-04-2019
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) welcomes the Federal Opposition’s pledge to reduce out-of-pocket costs for Australians with cancer. The $2.3 billion
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