Be breast aware this October
17 October, 2019This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the youngest Australian to be diagnosed with breast cancer is urging all women to be 'breast aware'.
Soy food reduces risk for breast cancer survivors
29 May, 2019Researchers found higher soy intake was linked to a 77% reduced risk of osteoporotic fractures in younger women.
Cancer patients should be warned of heart risks
21 May, 2019Cancer patients are not being advised by their physicians that there is an increased risk of cardiotoxicity associated with their treatments.
Chemo demand to increase 50% by 2040
14 May, 2019The need for chemotherapy will increase dramatically by 2040, as will the need for more practising cancer physicians.
Bone marrow transplant cures blood diseases
28 March, 2019Patients with severe and deadly inherited blood disorders may soon have a 100% cure rate, thanks to a bone marrow transplant.
1 in 5 pancreatic cancers caused by smoking
12 March, 2019New research has found that 1 in 5 former and current smokers will suffer from pancreatic cancer — and the risks are worse for men.
Painkillers improve head, neck cancer
01 February, 2019Painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen have been found to significantly improve survival rates for head or neck cancer patients with the PIK3CA mutation.
Breaking down cancer taboos in Melbourne's west
04 December, 2018 by George Darroch and Jeremy KennettA group of health organisations came together to run Australia's first 'Let's Talk About Cancer' pop-up shops, to great success.
Male, over 50 and running to the loo?
17 August, 2018With 50% of men in their 50s experiencing symptoms related to an enlarged prostate, health practitioners should encourage middle-aged men to have a check-up.
New treatment puts cancer to sleep — permanently
06 August, 2018A new class of medication prevents cancer from dividing and proliferating, effectively stopping it in its tracks.
Diabetes increases cancer risk — especially for women
21 July, 2018Women with diabetes are 27% more likely to develop cancer than their male counterparts.
Melanoma blood test could save thousands
18 July, 2018A new blood test that can identify melanoma in its early stages could save thousands of lives — and dollars.
Superhero hospital gown to the rescue!
14 June, 2018Inspired by his young daughter undergoing chemo, a tradie Dad and his mate have designed superhero hospital gowns for sick children.
Nurses better at identifying colorectal cancer
13 June, 2018It seems nurses are doing a better job than doctors at identifying colorectal cancer.
Breast cancer eliminated by patient's own cells
12 June, 2018A woman has been cancer-free for two years after her immune system was tweaked to destroy the disease. The treatment offers hope to other late-stage patients.
