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Oestrogen linked to male cancer risk

AAP - 12-05-2015

A new study says men with high levels of the female hormone oestrogen in their blood are at risk of developing male breast cancer. Men with naturally high levels

 
Rally a humorous antidote to cancer

AAP - 06-05-2015

A mad band of fundraisers, variously dressed as drag queens, Star Wars characters and beer wenches, is about to tackle the outback for cancer research.

 
Swollen neck glands 'cancer fear'

AAP - 28-04-2015

New research shows persistently swollen neck glands could be an indication of cancer, and GPs should refer patients with such symptoms to a specialist.

 
Prostate cancer 'seeds' treatment hailed

AAP - 27-04-2015

A new study has found that permanently inserting tiny radioactive implants into the prostate gland has been more successful at banishing cancer.

 
World-first melanoma drug claim

AAP - 21-04-2015

Landmark new study shows new drug prolongs survival rate of 74 per cent of patients with advanced melanoma, researchers say Patients with advanced

 
Common painkillers could decrease skin cancer risk

HealthTimes - 16-04-2015

Common over-the-counter painkillers, such as ibuprofen and aspirin, can decrease risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma, according to a study published today in the Journal

 
'Nose' can detect stomach cancer in breath

AAP - 14-04-2015

A low-cost electronic "nose" designed to detect stomach cancer molecules in the breath can also spot signatures of lesions that herald the disease.

 
More Australian children surviving cancer

AAP - 09-04-2015

Childhood cancer survival has increased in Australia by six per cent over recent decades, despite an unexplained rise in incidence rates among the very young.

 
Aussie men at higher risk of cancer death

AAP - 11-03-2015

The rate of US men dying from prostate cancer has fallen by 50 per cent in 17 years, compared with 25 per cent in Australia, research shows.

 
Brain cancer drug shows promise

AAP - 04-03-2015

A study of a new drug developed by Australian biotech Novogen shows it could play a vital role in fighting brain cancer. SYDNEY, AAP - A drug developed by an

 

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