Cancer wipes $1.7bn off Aust GDP
07 April, 2018It's in everyone's best interests that cancer patients recover — including that of the Australian economy.
Australia in top 8 countries for cancer survival
07 February, 2018Australia has some of the best cancer-survival rates in the world, a tribute to our world-class research and treatment facilities. But childhood cancers in Australia are costly — in more ways than one.
Timely reward for cancer patient advocate
26 January, 2018Gail O'Brien, of the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, has been recognised for her tireless work with an Office of the Order of Australia award.
Your daily dose of D
23 January, 2018 by Heather Walker*Many healthcare workers and patients spend a great deal of time indoors. How does this impact their vitamin D levels? How much sun is enough for Vitamin D?
Aggressive surgery best for first-stage lung cancer
01 December, 2017Research finds that the more aggressively early lung cancer is treated, the better the outcome.
Gut instinct: tapeworm drug fights prostate cancer
23 November, 2017Tapeworms and Giardia medications contain a substance that kills prostate and colon cancer.
New secret weapon for breast cancer
27 October, 2017A global study, co-led by Australian researchers, has unearthed critical information in the fight against breast cancer.
Australia leads the way on lymphoma genomics research
24 October, 2017Personalised medicine for lymphoma a step closer thanks to new genomics facility.
Steep increase in liver cancer in Australia
15 October, 2017New cases of liver cancer in Australia more than doubled between 1990 and 2015.
Call to ban cigarettes in Australia
05 October, 2017A call to replace cigarettes with e-cigarettes has been made, following research showing thousands of lives could be saved.
Serotonin abnormalities linked to SIDS
26 September, 2017The common brain chemical serotonin may be contributing to sudden infant death syndrome.
Zero Childhood Cancer national program launched
20 September, 2017A new program will create personalised medical solutions for children with cancer.
Charity launches app for ovarian cancer patients
20 September, 2017The app will help women with ovarian cancer self-monitor their treatment and results, and fund further research.
Childhood cancer survivors experiencing chronic illness as adults
13 September, 2017By the age of 45, childhood cancer survivors may experience nearly twice as many chronic health conditions as the general population.
New drug could supercharge breast cancer treatment
09 August, 2017This is the first time in 30 years that a substantial breakthrough has been made in triple negative cancer treatment.
