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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

 
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 could

 
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.

 
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.

 
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.

 
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.

 
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.

 
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.

 
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.

 
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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