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Key Lung Cancer Molecule Isolated

British scientists have identified a molecule that may be responsible for the spread of lung cancer. Researchers at Hammersmith Hospital […]

Clinical Trial Stopped as Child Develops Leukaemia-like Disorder

The French Agency for Health and Product Safety has stopped a clinical trial after a child became ill with a […]

Radiation Treatment ‘Falls Short’

The results of a report from Sydney’s Liverpool Hospital into radiation services suggests cancer patients around Australia were treated at...

Australian researchers find Ifosfamide and Docetaxel effective in treating adva…

Australian researchers have conducted a phase I trial to identify the maximum tolerated dose of Docetaxel plus Ifosfamide (manufactured by […]

Water skiing for Leukaemia

Five-time world record skiing champion has successfully skied across Bass Strait from Tasmania to Melbourne. Queenslander Brenton McGrath is in...

Thanks For all the Feedback

Virtual Cancer Centre is now live!! Because of all the feedback we have received, we are able to ‘iron-out’ some […]

John Hughes’ Big Walk for Breast Cancer – Sunday 20th October 2002

October is recognised internationally as Breast Cancer Month. This year, Sunday 20th October is John Hughes’ Big Walk – a […]

Light for Life – Celebrating Life at Christmas time

Leading up to Christmas, the Cancer Foundation of WA is encouraging people to light a light to remember someone lost […]

Exercise lowers risk of breast cancer

Women who exercise on a regular basis are up to 30% less likely to contract post-menopausal breast cancer, according to […]

Investigation into Acrylamide – cancer link

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will launch an investigation on Acrylamide, a chemical and possible carcinogen found in […]

New class of anticoagulant to treat thrombosis

The annual haematology society of Australia meeting in Adelaide discussed the latest advances in treatment of blood disorders, including...

Lung Cancer – Should it be Treated?

One of the hot topics at the annual Medical Oncology Group and Faculty of Radiation Oncology Group meeting was lung […]

New study into ovarian and throat cancers in the NT

Residents of the Northern Territory are being sought to participate in a study of ovarian and throat cancers. A new […]

Breast Cancer Day

Raise awareness and find a cure for Breast Cancer. Australia’s Breast Cancer Day is on Monday 28th October 2002. This […]

Walk to Work Day

Friday 4th October 2002 is Walk to Work Day. Leave the car at home, unblock your arteries, free up the […]