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Cancer death rate projected to decrease over next decade

The current downward trend in cancer death rates looks set to continue, according to a report released today by the […]
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New Pap smear schedule leads to fewer chlamydia tests in US

It’s a tale of two tests: one for early signs of cervical cancer, the other for a sexually transmitted disease. […]

Treating breast cancer with progesterone could aid survival

A special technique where breast cancer cells are “rescued” for research has been developed at the University of Adelaide. Coupled […]

Researchers quantify weight gain for smokers who quit

Fear of weight gain is a commonly cited reason for not quitting smoking, despite evidence that quitting will result in […]

Discovery targets dormant bowel cancer cells before they form secondary tumours

An international research team, led by the University of Melbourne, have discovered a way to control the stem cell behaviour […]

Killer sea snail a target for new drugs

University of Queensland pain treatment researchers have discovered thousands of new peptide toxins hidden deep within the venom of just […]

Hormonal contraceptives and having children reduces uterine cancer risk for wom…

Taking hormonal contraceptives and having children are associated with a lower risk of uterine cancer for women with Lynch syndrome, […]

Key gene in deadly head and neck cancers revealed

Monash researchers have made the first real breakthrough in 50 years in understanding how cancers of the head and neck develop, […]

Compound could halt mesothelioma

Research into a treatment for asbestosis and mesothelioma is showing promising results, and has real potential to short-circuit the progression […]

Australia at forefront of medicinal cannabinoid research

A $33.7 million gift to the University of Sydney places Australia at the forefront of medicinal cannabinoid research. “Our vision […]