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Indigenous scholars awarded with 'overwhelming honour'

Indigenous scholars awarded with 'overwhelming honour'

Five Indigenous scholars have been awarded the inaugural First Nations Cancer Scholarship, supporting each person to undertake full-time studies or research.

Call for funding boost after shocking blood cancer rise

Call for funding boost after shocking blood cancer rise

Call for funding boost after shocking blood cancer rise

Call for funding boost after shocking blood cancer rise

A shocking rise in blood cancer cases has prompted calls for more prevention and early detection research, with the disease killing 16 Australians every day.

Research highlights alcohol links to disease and death

Research highlights alcohol links to disease and death

Research highlights alcohol links to disease and death

Research highlights alcohol links to disease and death

The largest investigation of alcohol consumption in Australia's history shows how it increases the risk of cancers, other diseases and death.

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Nursing support for all, no matter the cancer type

Nursing support for all, no matter the cancer type

Cancer patients will find it easier to get specialised support after the government committed millions during one of the nation's biggest fundraising events.

'Invisible' cancer revealed to body in new research

'Invisible' cancer revealed to body in new research

Researchers have unlocked a key in a person's immune response that could halt the spread of cancer the body cannot see.

Call for clubs, bosses to treat deadly cancer seriously

Call for clubs, bosses to treat deadly cancer seriously

A skin cancer survivor says workplaces and sporting clubs need to do more to protect Australians from sun damage as new data highlights skin cancer hotspots.

'Invisible, sidelined': landmark count for fatal cancer

'Invisible, sidelined': landmark count for fatal cancer

People with metastatic breast cancer often feel invisible but world-leading research to understand its prevalence could mean better support.

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Genetics will no longer pose barrier to life insurance

Genetics will no longer pose barrier to life insurance

Genetics will no longer pose barrier to life insurance

Genetics will no longer pose barrier to life insurance

Life insurers will no longer be able to discriminate against Australians based on their genetics when underwriting their plans.

'Loving and being loved': Princess Kate finishes chemo

'Loving and being loved': Princess Kate finishes chemo

'Loving and being loved': Princess Kate finishes chemo

'Loving and being loved': Princess Kate finishes chemo

The Princess of Wales has released a video and a statement announcing she has finished chemotherapy treatment for an undisclosed cancer.

No, your mobile phone is not giving you brain cancer

No, your mobile phone is not giving you brain cancer

No, your mobile phone is not giving you brain cancer

No, your mobile phone is not giving you brain cancer

A review of more than 5000 studies for the World Health Organisation has sought a definitive answer on whether mobile phones are safe to use.

Elle Macpherson reveals secret breast cancer diagnosis

Elle Macpherson reveals secret breast cancer diagnosis

Elle Macpherson reveals secret breast cancer diagnosis

Elle Macpherson reveals secret breast cancer diagnosis

Supermodel Elle Macpherson has opened up about her secret battle with breast cancer and why she turned down chemotherapy in favour of "holistic" treatment.

'Forever chemicals' to fall under the microscope

'Forever chemicals' to fall under the microscope

'Forever chemicals' to fall under the microscope

'Forever chemicals' to fall under the microscope

Synthetic chemicals linked to cancer and other worrying health impacts could soon be better understood as parliament launches an inquiry into PFAS substances.

Rare-cancer costs are 'absolutely unsustainable'

Rare-cancer costs are 'absolutely unsustainable'

Rare-cancer costs are 'absolutely unsustainable'

Rare-cancer costs are 'absolutely unsustainable'

High costs, bureaucratic roadblocks and lack of understanding are leaving rare cancer sufferers with few options for survival.

Twin sisters to help crack breast cancer mysteries

Twin sisters to help crack breast cancer mysteries

Twin sisters to help crack breast cancer mysteries

Twin sisters to help crack breast cancer mysteries

A new study on twin sisters will investigate the factors that contribute to breast cancer using artificial intelligence to predict a woman's risk.

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Complex blood cancer on the rise in Australia

Some 80,000 Australians will be diagnosed with the complex blood cancer myeloma in the next 25 years, with 28,000 people expected to die from the disease.

How bra fittings are helping save rural women's lives

A charity that offers free bra fittings to rural women has partnered with health organisations to raise rates of breast screening in Indigenous communities.

Kate in first public appearance since cancer diagnosis

Princess Kate has attended the King's birthday parade - her first appearance since she was diagnosed with cancer and paused public life to receive treatment.

Local Sydney council probing potential cancer cluster

A union is calling on a local council to take further action after a potential cancer cluster was discovered among staff.

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Care network to take the collective fight to cancer

The Australian Comprehensive Cancer Network, a pioneering initiative that aims to address significant disparities in cancer outcomes, will be launched today.

New hope for Aussies battling early stage breast cancer

Australians who face a high chance of cancer returning have been given new hope with the federal government expanding a treatment subsidy.

'Get tested': how hip pain led to late cancer diagnosis

Australian men are being urged not to neglect their health after a squash coach who thought he had a sports injury was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer.

Thomas Randle's drive to save people from cancer

Four years on from his cancer diagnosis, Supercars driver Thomas Randle is using his passion for motorsport to encourage people to get checked for the disease.

American royalty braves Aussie outback in humble Falcon

US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy will take on the outback in a beat-up Ford Falcon to raise money for cancer, albeit with an armoured SUV in tow.

Massive 5kg tumour removed from woman after son's birth

A young mother had a five kilogram ovarian tumour removed after giving birth to her son in Brisbane.

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.

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