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Cancer patients to benefit from UQ exercise program
A free six-week exercise program for people recently diagnosed with cancer or undergoing treatment will begin at The University of […]
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DNA may prevent bowel cancer
A new study published in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests the link between aspirin and colon […]
Earlier detection for men is vital to increase survival rates for male breast c…
Every week in Australia, three men will be diagnosed with male breast cancer. In 2014, it was estimated that about […]
Australia leads world in skin cancer incidence but lacks reporting
Research published this week in the Australasian Journal of Dermatology confirms that Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancers […]
Chronic disease responsible for most deaths in older age groups, suicide in you…
New information released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) presents the latest data on causes of […]
1.8m Australian smokers likely to die from their habit
The first large-scale, direct evidence on smoking and mortality in Australia shows up to 1.8 million of our 2.7 million […]
Genomic sequence reveals new treatment options for pancreatic cancer
An international project assisted by researchers from The University of Western Australia has offered new hope to patients with pancreatic […]
Spontaneous Cure of Rare Immune Disease
An image of all 46 chromosomes of the cured WHIM syndrome patient shows that one copy of chromosome 2 (red […]
High risk of bowel cancer for gene carriers
Researchers from the University of Melbourne have found that screening for bowel cancer in genetically high-risk populations should begin early. […]
Text messages a new tool in the fight to prevent skin cancer
Australians’ love affair with mobile phones could save their life according to a joint QUT, Cancer Council Queensland and University […]
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