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Link found between textured breast implants and rare cancer

New research has revealed that infection by bacteria on the surface of textured breast implants may increase women’s risk of […]

New deal aims to reduce chemotherapy patient infection risk

Deadly infections that can follow chemotherapy are the target of a landmark licensing deal between The University of Queensland and […]

Diagnosing prostate cancer could be as easy as peeing on a stick

University of Queensland researchers are working on a prostate cancer test that is as simple as a pregnancy test. Dr […]

Tasman divide remains in cancer survival

The latest systematic comparison of cancer survival between Australia and New Zealand shows more than 750 New Zealanders who die […]

Bigger bodies bringing more cancers

Growing obesity levels are increasing the burden of cancers throughout the world, say University of Queensland researchers. UQ School of Population […]

Melanoma: Useful Resources

Links to melanoma patient and carer information and brochures from reputable organisations and government agencies in Australia.

Bowel cancer cases halve after screening

The incidence of bowel cancer is dramatically lower after screening, a new report has found. Research involving 200,000 people found […]

Wigs for cancer hair loss: Bev

Transcript Hi, I’m Bev and I’m here to talk to you today about hair loss due to cancer. Over the […]

New data shows popular alternative medicines can pose a risk to cancer patients

The ten most commonly asked about complementary medicines all interact with conventional treatments, potentially posing a threat to patient health […]