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Most fatal burden of disease caused by cancer and cardiovascular disease
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) looks at years of life lost due to […]
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Young Asians at greater skin cancer risk in Australia
New research from the University of Adelaide shows that young Asian Australians could be placing themselves at greater risk of […]
New research shows almost 2.4 million Aussie adults sunburnt on summer weekends
New research released by Cancer Council on World Cancer Day (4 Feb) shows that approximately 430,000 more Australian adults are […]
Liver cancer records worst ‘death-to-incidence ratio’ – new analysis
Cancer of the liver looms as Australia’s greatest cancer challenge, with new analysis revealing that liver cancer has the highest […]
New report shows cancer leading cause of premature death in Australia
New research shows that cancer is causing unprecedented levels of premature mortality in Australians compared with all other causes of […]
New video challenges Victorian Aboriginal community members to ‘rethink’ their …
An innovative video has today been launched to address the serious issue of sugary drink consumption within Victorian Aboriginal communities. Rethink Sugary […]
Gold nanorods target cancer cells
Using tiny gold nanorods, researchers at Swinburne University of Technology have demonstrated a potential breakthrough in cancer therapy. They have […]
Preventing skin cancer
Preventing skin cancer involves avoiding sunlight, using sunscreen and wearing a aht and protective clothing whenever you are in the sun.
New cancer report shows need to reduce disparities and address growth in patien…
A new report on cancer incidence and mortality in Australia highlights the urgent need to address disparities in treatment outcomes […]
Cannabis extract can have dramatic effect on brain cancer
Experts have shown that when certain parts of cannabis are used to treat cancer tumours alongside radiotherapy treatment the growths […]
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