Cancer research funds rise but more needed
Investment in cancer research has tripled over the past two decades but more is needed to tackle Australia's leading cause of death, Cancer Australia says.
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Melanoma vaccine ‘not one size fits all’
Clinical trial results for a new melanoma vaccine are promising, but UNSW Sydney experts say key questions still need to be answered.
Qld scientist recognised for cancer study
An Australian researcher has been recognised for her work mapping the genetics of breast, ovarian and other cancers.
Glamorised tanning angers cancer victim
A Brisbane woman fighting advanced skin cancer says glamorising tanning on social media feels like a "kick in the guts".
Australian men poor on sun protection
A survey shows one in two Australian men don't seek shade from the sun and less than one in three regularly use sunscreen.
Skin cancer advertising blitz launched
A national multi-million-dollar advertising blitz is being launched in time for the Australian summer to drive down skin cancer rates.
A race to help kids diagnosed with cancer
Race car driver Jimmy Vernon is giving 20 per cent of his corporate sponsorship to a foundation helping kids with cancer.
Qld firm hones next-generation painkillers
New targeted painkillers potentially requiring fewer doses and with less side effects are being developed by a University of Queensland startup.
Aussie octopus venom may treat melanoma
The venom of an Australian octopus contains a peptide that could reduce skin cancer cells and slow the growth of tumours, a study shows.
Tumour bank helps fight aggressive cancer
Over more than a decade, about 350 samples have been collected and housed in a Queensland brain tumour bank, creating a valuable resources for researchers.
NSW Labor’s Prue Car diagnosed with cancer
NSW Labor deputy leader Prue Car says she is in shock after being diagnosed with a large tumour on her kidney, and will be taking leave to undergo treatment.
Is SPF 50+ sunscreen preventing production of our vitamin D?
Researchers are in need of Australian volunteers as they investigate the impact of wearing sunscreen on healthy vitamin D production.
Breakthrough in blood cancer treatment
Researchers have found a vital clue that could improve immunotherapy to help fight blood cancers such as leukaemia and myeloma.
Gut bacteria breakthrough for IBD patients
Researchers have found five strains of gut bacteria that could be used to develop new treatments for bowel disease.
Finish line for ACT-Melbourne cancer ride
After a COVID-19 cancellation, riders will finally complete the last leg of a 900km ride from Canberra to Melbourne to raise funds for ovarian cancer research.
Qld govt earmarks $750m for cancer centre
The Queensland government has announced a $750 million investment in a new cancer centre in Brisbane to help take the pressure off crowded hospitals.
Australia headed for melanoma ‘tsunami’
Experts are predicting an 'incoming tsunami' of melanoma cases in Australia, which has the highest rates of skin cancer and melanoma in the world.
Rural cancer patients missing out: study
A study from the University of Southern Queensland has found rural cancer patients are not getting information that could improve their chances of survival.
Aust on track to eliminate cervical cancer
Australia could become the first country to eliminate cervical cancer, thanks in part to the national screening program for human papillomavirus.
High prostate cancer stress in rural Aust
The prospect of leaving homes, jobs and families to access treatment is causing distress among men in rural Australia faced with a prostate cancer diagnoses.
Blood test key to better cancer treatment
Researchers hope a "simple blood test" can replace more invasive procedures to help cancer patients choose the best course of treatment.