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Genetic Test Identifies Which Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Can Avoid Chemotherapy

HealthTimes - 05-10-2015

The initial results of an international breast cancer clinical trial provides evidence that a genetic test is able to reliably identify a subgroup of women with early stage,

 
Breathing machine protects heart from radiation

AAP - 01-10-2015

A Brisbane hospital has become the first facility in Queensland to use a new technique to help improve radiation therapy for breast cancer sufferers.

 
New drug licensed for early breast cancer treatment

AAP - 29-09-2015

A new breast cancer treatment which could significantly lower death rates from the disease has now been licensed. A

 
Aspirin increases life expectancy for gastro cancer patients

AAP - 28-09-2015

Once again, a review has found regular doses of small amounts of aspirin are beneficial - this time for gastrointestinal cancers. Aspirin can

 
Test may identify returning breast cancer

AAP - 25-09-2015

In a significant development, researchers now believe they will be able to detect breast cancers likely to recur after treatment. A test may

 
Virtual nurse visits help young female cancer survivors

HealthTimes - 17-09-2015

Brisbane-based nurse Janine Porter-Steele will work face-to-face with young female cancer survivors across the country and she won't need to leave the office.

 
Cancer survivors need to talk about sex

AAP - 11-09-2015

A cancer diagnosis takes a heavy toll on survivors' sex lives but there is something couples can do. Cancer

 
New implant to track metastasis

AAP - 09-09-2015

Scientists are experimenting with an implant that can track the spread of cancer cells in the bloodstream, speeding up diagnosis and life-saving treatment.

 
Blood test could predict cancer relapse

AAP - 27-08-2015

Researchers say a new blood test could potentially help predict breast cancer relapses earlier, and help refine treatments. An experimental blood

 
'Astounding' results for cancer drug trial

AAP - 13-08-2015

A third of patients with incurable blood cancer are in complete remission after trialling a new drug, a Melbourne haematologist says. A new drug

 

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