International Brain Tumour Awareness Week
The 16th annual International Brain Tumour Awareness Week runs from Saturday 29th October to Saturday 5th November this year. The week is an opportunity to...
Cancer
Exploring innovative cancer research and treatments, highlighting the latest developments in cancer therapy and research. It encompasses diverse topics including new support centres, upskilling doctors for cervical cancer screening, breakthroughs in metastatic breast cancer, and pioneering studies on deadly cancers. Additionally, it delves into the broader impact of cancer treatments on patient wellness, like cognitive impairments in survivors and menopause onset, while also exploring alternative therapies and novel technologies for early diagnosis and treatment, such as robotics and medicines derived from unique sources. This holistic approach underscores the multifaceted nature of cancer care and research.
Head and neck cancer: Markers to facilitate better treatment
Malignant tumours in the head and neck region are very heterogeneous and therefore difficult to treat. In addition, the lack of prognostic markers is a...
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a particularly aggressive tumour, which has so far been treated with standardised measures. A study led by MedUni Vienna...
Are you an active couch potato?
‘Active couch potato’ - how sitting all day can erase a workout. New Finnish research published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests...
Innovating hyper-accurate cancer treatments
UQ paving the way for new hyper-accurate cancer treatments: An Australian-first research and manufacturing hub at The University of Queensland will lead the design and...
Symptoms of a brain tumour
Here Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity outline common symptoms of a brain tumour; headaches, seizures, feeling or being sick, eye problems, and personality or behaviour changes....
Therapy trial for DCIS breast cancer
Therapy trial for DCIS breast cancer: Women with an early form of breast cancer are more likely to stay free of the disease after an...
World-first preventative DNA screening for cancer and heart disease risk
World-first preventative DNA screening for cancer and heart disease risk: Young Australians can now access a free DNA saliva test to learn whether they face...
Understanding why deadly brain cancer comes back
Understanding why deadly brain cancer comes back: The deadliest form of brain cancer returns because tumours adapt to treatment by recruiting help from nearby healthy...
Cost now biggest turn-off to smoking
Cost now biggest turn-off to smoking: Rising cigarette prices have overtaken health concerns as the biggest motivator for people to cut down or stop smoking....
