Excess weight doubles risk of womb cancer
New research shows that lifelong excess weight almost doubles a woman’s risk of developing womb cancer*, according to a Cancer…
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Five types of bacteria linked to aggressive prostate cancer
Five types of bacteria linked to aggressive prostate cancer: Researchers at the University of East Anglia have found a link…
New skin microbiopsy device developed
UQ microbiopsy deal could change the way skin conditions are diagnosed: A skin microbiopsy device developed by researchers at The University…
Largest study for breast cancer in men launched
A new international consortium to uncover genes that lead to breast cancer in men has been launched at Queen's University…
The ripple effects of a cancer diagnosis
The ripple effects of a cancer diagnosis can be seen throughout entire families and communities, Beth Cooper discusses the importance…
Bladder cancer: effective drugs identified
Bladder cancer: therapeutically effective drugs identified: Hundreds of chemical compounds were screened on cell cultures representing different stages and subtypes…
Cause of metastasis in prostate cancer discovered
Cause of metastasis in prostate cancer discovered: Prostate cancers remain localised in the majority of cases, giving affected individuals a…
Liquid biopsy offers new tools for detecting recurrent breast cancer and monitoring its progression
Liquid biopsy offers new tools for detecting recurrent breast cancer and monitoring its progression: Liquid biopsy performed on serum samples…
Action needed for global cancer epidemic
Action needed for global cancer epidemic: A new study by leading researchers in the UK and the US has highlighted…
Influential data around red meat needs scientific scrutiny
Leading food-integrity researchers question influential data around red meat: An international team of experts, including Professor Chris Elliott of the Institute…