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Chemotherapy

Maintenance Treatment in Advanced NSCLC

The current standard of care for first-line treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a platinum-based doublet of cytotoxic drugs...

Host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to cure breast cancer

The National Breast Cancer Foundation is urging people to host a breakfast with benefits this October in order to raise money to fund research and...

New radiation therapy centre

The first public radiotherapy service in Melbourne’s western suburbs has opened its doors at Sunshine Hospital.

Lung Cancer

Heart Foundation welcomes reported plans to end duty-free cigarette sales

The National Heart Foundation of Australia is welcoming reports that both the Federal Government and the Opposition are considering ending the sale...

New personalised treatment options for cancer

A new cancer research centre established at the University of Adelaide will focus on treatment options tailored to the individual, taking into...

Lung cancer report

The rate of new cases of lung cancer among women has risen while the rates for men have fallen, according to a report released today by the...

Surgery

Surgical cancer patients at risk of VTE beyond post-op period

Major abdominal and pelvic surgery carries a high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Young Australians don’t know their fruit and vegetables

A new survey of young Australians has found one in two don’t know how much fruit and vegetables they should eat in a day, and even fewer know...

Keep cancer at bay with a cup of coffee

Research by the Griffith Health Institute has revealed that three cups of coffee each day may help the body to resist disorders like cancer and...

Research

Mystery of the missing breast cancer genes

Researchers from the University of Adelaide are hoping to better understand why the mutated genes for breast and ovarian cancer are not passed on...

Virtual reality cancer treatment training comes to UniSA

A new virtual reality cancer treatment training facility at the University of South Australia is allowing student radiation therapists to learn the...

What causes cancer?

Fears that involuntary exposure to chemicals in food and consumer products causes cancer are not supported by evidence, and anxiety about their...

Pain Management

Transdermal fentanyl for cancer pain

Transdermal formulations of fentanyl are useful analgesics for cancer patients with moderate-to-severe pain.

Website helping young people living with cancer

Now What is a new online service for young people whose lives have been affected by cancer.

Clinical trials for childhood cancer

The Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, has announced the prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Program...

Targeted Therapy

Radiation oncology expansion delivers more services, sooner

Patients undergoing radiation therapy at Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra hospital now have access to the most advanced cancer treatments...

VEGF pathway inhibition

Most tumours progress along multifactorial pathways, which are complex and often active in parallel. In recent years multi-targeted approaches have...

Toowoomba Cancer accommodation

Patients travelling to Toowoomba for life-saving cancer treatment will have a dedicated place to stay thanks to a $3 million State Government grant...