Aussie dad’s symptom that revealed colorectal cancer now surging in young people
Australians in their 30s are being warned not to ignore subtle symptoms after doctors revealed a worrying rise…
Immune reprogramming for cancer, and squeaky shoe science
Why is breastfeeding beneficial for babies and mothers? Shika Ramanan, Salk Institute for Biological Studies It is commonly…
Doctors warn of cancer symptom mistaken for heartburn that should never be ignored
Doctors have issued a warning of a cancer symptom that is often mistaken for heartburn, with them urging…
Surgical robot can help safely remove the caudate lobe
Resection of tumors in the caudate lobe (a deep, hard-to-reach part of the liver) is recognized as one…
MSK uncovers how interacting mutations shield breast cancer
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have made an important discovery about how genetic mutations in breast…
Trial aims to improve family communication about inherited colorectal cancer risk
In time for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has launched…
New hope for skin cancer rates
Australian researchers believe the popular 80s slip slap slap sun protection campaign is helping to reverse the trend…
Cancer deaths in under-50s down 44%: JAMA study
The cancer death rate among patients aged under 50 has fallen by 44% since 1990 despite fears that…
Are socially isolated people more likely to develop cancer? Study of 350,000 adults explores the risk
A massive UK Biobank analysis suggests that objective social isolation may modestly increase cancer risk, particularly in women,…
Researchers create world’s largest dog and cat tumour database
Photo: seventyfour74 123rf Researchers in Europe have created the world’s largest open-source database of canine and feline tumours,…
People Really Are More Likely to Commit Crimes After a Cancer Diagnosis
You can draw a straight line between the cancer diagnosis and Walter White becoming the American Southwest’s preeminent…
Tick-derived protein discovery can advance treatment for inflammatory diseases
When the immune system detects a harmful or foreign agent it triggers an inflammatory response small proteins called…