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Cells may hold the key to lifetime cancer protection

AAP - 17-02-2016

Scientists have identified and tracked rare immune system cells that could some day be programmed to keep cancer at bay for life. A new study

 
Gene sequencing to detect early-stage cancer

AAP - 11-01-2016

A universal blood test to identify early-stage cancers is being funded in the United States by gene sequencing company Illumina. Gene sequencing

 
Cancer risk not enough for lifestyle changes

AAP - 11-01-2016

People are reluctant to change their lifestyles despite the risk of developing cancer, new research from Britain shows. People are reluctant

 
New research into radiation for melanoma

AAP - 06-01-2016

New research at Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital is looking at how effective radiation treatment is for individual melanoma patients.

 
Exercise may increase prostate cancer survival

AAP - 06-01-2016

Researchers are monitoring a group of men with prostate cancer as they exercise, to determine whether it improves survival chances. Exercise

 
Study gives surgery nod in prostate care

AAP - 15-12-2015

UK research has shown that, in general, surgery results in better mortality rates than radiotherapy for prostate cancer patients. Prostate cancer

 
New scan to identify 'most dangerous tumours'

AAP - 11-12-2015

A new MRI scan developed in the UK could help doctors identify the most dangerous tumours by mapping regions of oxygen deprivation. A new scanning

 
Cry for help from rare-cancer sufferers

AAP - 08-12-2015

Australians with rare cancers are using the Sick or Treat website and petitions to plead for public and government help in getting access to treatment.

 
Combining treatments key for breast cancer

AAP - 26-11-2015

A "double whammy" of chemo and immunotherapy could knock out deadly breast cancer, with scientists saying it could provide long-lasting immune protection.

 
New research highlights gaps for young adults with bone cancer

HealthTimes - 19-11-2015

Delays in diagnosis, variations in treatment and lack of participation in clinical trials may all contribute to poorer outcomes for young Australians with bone cancer

 

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