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Skin cancer trials need Aussies

AAP - 19-11-2015

Doctors have been urged to refer melanoma patients to Australian radiotherapy trials, which are being forced to study patients from overseas.

 
Many children with cancer born with 'risk genes'

AAP - 19-11-2015

Gene sequencing of more than 1000 pediatric cancer patients found up to 8.5 per cent were born with cancer genes but family history wasn't a strong factor.

 
Global research collaboration could be cancer breakthrough

AAP - 13-11-2015

New global system to test drugs offers hope for improved outcomes for people with brain cancer, say researchers Brain cancer research is about

 
Exercise best help for cancer patients

AAP - 09-11-2015

A leading UK oncologist says cancer patients are relying too much on vitamins and supplements, rather than simple things like taking brisk walks.

 
Aussie scientists' discovery could stop neuroblastoma

AAP - 06-11-2015

University of NSW researchers have found a drug effective in treating neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of childhood cancer. Australian scientists

 
Most don't understand what cancer tests are for

AAP - 04-11-2015

Participation in screening programs will increase, if people know whether they're to detect early disease or prevent precancerous developments, experts say.

 
New test to tell if breast cancer may spread to brain

AAP - 22-10-2015

A new test could help doctors plan better treatment for women with aggressive and deadly forms of breast cancer. A new test has been developed

 
12 year study launches to test aspirin's effect on cancers

AAP - 22-10-2015

A British study, the world's largest clinical trial, will follow 11,000 patients for 12 years to see if an aspirin a day can stop cancers from recurring.

 
Moles on right arm possible skin cancer indicator

AAP - 19-10-2015

Researchers say they have found a new way for GPs to quickly assess whether somebody may be at risk of developing skin cancer. People who have

 
Aussies face 37,000 preventable cancer cases each year

AAP - 07-10-2015

Lifestyle changes such as losing weight could lead to 37,000 fewer cancer cases in Australia every year, says new research About 37,000 Australian

 

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