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Latest news: Cancer
Protein can be activated, cool off cancer cells: study
Treating bowel cancer may soon be more effective thanks to a naturally occurring protein in our immune system, an Australian researcher says.
Jan 30, 2024
Sloppy sun safety putting young people on slippery path
One in three young Australians believe tanning is a healthy practice, with a public information campaign being rolled out to improve sun-safety behaviours.
Jan 29, 2024
Subsidy for new treatment of 'national cancer' melanoma
A cutting-edge treatment for advanced melanoma will soon be added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, with 940 patients expected to benefit.
Jan 21, 2024
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Cancer check-ups urged despite cost of living pressure
With cost of living pressure forcing more Australians only to see a doctor when they have to, the Prostate Cancer Foundation is urging people to get a check-up.
Jan 13, 2024
'Courageous': PM remembers Labor MP on Jane McGrath Day
The prime minister has paid tribute to Labor MP Peta Murphy on Jane McGrath Day and praised the work of breast cancer nurses.
Jan 05, 2024
Redkite's Christmas appeal takes flight
Families impacted by childhood cancer have come together at Kirribilli House for a morning of festivities marking the launch of Redkite's Christmas appeal.
Nov 25, 2023
Nation-first living lab ready to tackle deadly cancer
Researchers from across the nation will analyse specimens from men with metastatic prostate cancer, giving them new tools in the fight against the disease.
Nov 22, 2023
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Breast cancer cases climb, screening drop over pandemic
Women are being urged to take their health seriously as rates of breast cancer increase, with many having skipped free mammograms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sep 30, 2023
Melanoma expert 'patient zero' in brain cancer fight
A leading pathologist fighting incurable brain cancer has trialled a personalised vaccine that could become the new frontier in treating the disease.
Sep 20, 2023
Roundup blamed for cancer pain in landmark class action
A lengthy class action to determine whether a weed killer contains a human carcinogenic has begun in the Federal Court of Australia.
Sep 04, 2023
Blood cancer drug could replace lifelong HIV medication
An existing blood cancer drug has shown promise in killing ‘silent’ HIV cells and delaying reinfections, with a clinical trial to begin next year.
Aug 30, 2023
Music legend John Farnham receives cancer 'all clear'
Music legend John Farnham has revealed he is clear of cancer and thanked supporters in a message 12 months on from a major surgery.
Aug 22, 2023
Firefighters' compo laws expanded to include 20 cancers
Western Australia's government has announced presumptive laws will be expanded to allow firefighters to be compensated if they develop eight additional cancers.
Aug 05, 2023
Firefighters join Greens to back cancer compo expansion
Victorian firefighters are backing a Greens pitch to expand the state's presumptive cancer scheme to bring it up to par with federal laws.
Aug 02, 2023
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National genome screening fast-tracks cancer treatment
More than 20,000 Australians living with cancer will receive cutting-edge screening intended to link them to life-saving trials and treatments.
Jul 26, 2023
Woman gets cancer from husband's asbestos-laden clothes
The family of a woman who contracted cancer after inhaling asbestos dust and fibre present on her husband's work clothes has been awarded more than $600,000.
Jul 21, 2023
Heat disrupts cancer tests for a million rural Aussies
Bowel cancer screening kits cannot be used when temperatures rise above 30.5C, sparking calls for targeted rural health campaigns during winter.
Jul 20, 2023
Visa overstayer secretly buried amid prosecution fears
A coroner could not determine what health issue killed a Malaysian woman who overstayed her visa and whose body was found buried on a Tasmanian property.
Jun 29, 2023
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Union blasts limited expansion of firies cancer compo
A move to include cervical, ovarian and uterine cancers in Victoria's presumptive compensation scheme for firefighters has no substance, the state union says.
Jun 09, 2023
Cancer compensation push to cover women firefighters
The expansion of Victoria's presumptive firefighter cancer scheme appears to be imminent amid a renewed push to include forms of the disease specific to women.
Jun 07, 2023
Cancer return prompts Mangakahia basketball retirement
Sydney Flames' Tiana Mangakahia has announced her retirement as a basketball player, pledging to live life to the max as she battles a fresh cancer diagnosis.
Jun 05, 2023
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