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Study shows statins may reduce ulcerated melanoma risk

AAP - 05-12-2017

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

 
Physio-led exercise integral to cancer treatment, says COSA Position Statement

Nicole Madigan - 02-12-2017

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

AAP - 27-11-2017

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.

 
Cancer biomarker tests should be prioritized

AAP - 21-11-2017

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

 
Hope for breast and gastric cancer patients

AAP - 15-11-2017

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

 
Experts say immunotherapy deserves cautious optimism

AAP - 14-11-2017

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

 
New hope for diagnosing lung cancer sooner

AAP - 13-11-2017

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.

 
The growth of liver cancer can possibly be halted or even reversed

AAP - 09-11-2017

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

 
Study reveals extent of cancer cases in hospital ICUs

HealthTimes - 06-11-2017

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 found a new treatment for pancreatic cancer

AAP - 01-11-2017

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

 

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