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…
Cancer
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…
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a particularly aggressive tumour, which has so far been treated with standardised measures. A…
Are you an active couch potato?
‘Active couch potato’ - how sitting all day can erase a workout. New Finnish research published in Medicine & Science…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…