AAP - 26-09-2014

Higher levels of calcium in the blood can be a warning sign of cancer, potentially opening the door to a simple blood test to aid early detection.

AAP - 25-09-2014

Two surgeons have come up with dyes that make tumours glow, making it easier to identify their margins and ensure no traces are left behind during surgery.

AAP - 24-09-2014

Lung cancer receives only five per cent of tumour-specific cancer funding, yet the cancer is the biggest killer. Only five per cent of tumour-specific

AAP - 11-09-2014

Margie Abbott has told a charity brunch to launch Pink Lipstick Day that she has always encouraged her daughters to be cancer aware. The prime

AAP - 10-09-2014

Scientists have discovered subtle genetic changes in vapour given off by cells, which could help in the development of a breath test to diagnose lung cancer.

AAP - 05-09-2014

World-leading dermatologists say there needs to be even greater awareness of skin checks for changes that could be cancerous. More must be done

AAP - 04-09-2014

People with moles are 4.6 times more likely to develop melanomas than those without, researchers say. [subscribe] Having moles on your

AAP - 03-09-2014

Researchers have tried to determine whether evidence shows double mastectomies lead to longer lives for breast cancer patients. [subscribe]

AAP - 28-08-2014

A British study says large numbers of cancer patients who suffer from depression never receive any kind of effective treatment. Large numbers

AAP - 25-08-2014

A doctor in New Zealand has been criticised for forgetting to tell a patient that she probably had metastatic breast cancer. A doctor has been