Coffee drinking confers benefits in cancer study
23 September, 2020Daily coffee consumption has been associated with improved survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, according to a study led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Report reveals burden of non-melanoma skin cancer
18 September, 2020A new report has revealed the unseen burden of non-melanoma skin cancer in Australia.
Sun safety sensor lets you know when you've had too much
11 August, 2020Researchers at Macquarie University's Nanotechnology Laboratory have created a personalised, wearable UV-sensitive device that could help millions avoid skin cancer.
Sydney man receives innovative oncology treatment
23 July, 2020The treatment combines a state-of-the-art MRI imaging scanner and a linear accelerator to allow treatment specialists to see tumours and adapt treatment in real time.
Melanoma immunotherapy: new target identified
03 July, 2020QIMR Berghofer researchers have discovered why some melanoma patients do not respond well to immunotherapy.
Test improves prostate cancer detection
16 June, 2020Australian researchers have found that a groundbreaking test can improve the early detection of prostate cancer.
Multiple myeloma triple therapy now on PBS
04 June, 2020Each drug in the combination has a different mechanism of action to kill myeloma cells, and all work together to help fight the disease.
Targeting triple-negative breast tumours
03 June, 2020A team of researchers at The University of Queensland may have found a way to improve treatment of triple-negative breast cancer.
Cancer patients set to benefit from expanded oncology network
02 June, 2020Patients will have increased access to the latest oncology treatment technology and research, following GenesisCare's acquisition.
New treatment option for multiple myeloma
02 April, 2020Patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma can now gain access to a new treatment option under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Time for action on pancreatic cancer
17 February, 2020A report published by Avner Pancreatic Cancer Foundation shows that, without action, pancreatic cancer is likely to become Australia's second biggest cancer killer.
Australian-led trial in ASCO's Progress Against Cancer report
06 February, 2020A trial conducted by an Australian and New Zealand research group has been recognised as one of the most important clinical research advances of the past year.
Trial to test new catheter design
29 January, 2020Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Cancer Care Services is testing a new catheter design in a pilot study involving 60 patients being treated for cancer.
PET scan rebate introduced for breast cancer
05 November, 2019From 1 November 2019, Medicare rebates will be available for positron emission tomography (PET) scans for breast cancer.
Yoghurt + high fibre diet = lowered risk of lung cancer
31 October, 2019A study has found that a diet high in fibre and yoghurt is associated with reduced risk of lung cancer.
