Sparking innovation in cancer research
14 October, 2021 by Jane AllmanProfessor Mark Dawson's research has identified novel therapeutic strategies for several cancers and has helped to establish clinical trials with epigenetic therapies.
Breast cancer: alcohol, weight gain lead to rise in rates; 1 in 4 cases preventable
06 October, 2021Breast cancer rates have increased by 50% since the 1980s due to increased alcohol consumption, weight gain, a lack of exercise and other lifestyle factors.
Opinion: How precision oncology is transforming patient care
30 September, 2021 by Professor David Thomas, Director of the Kinghorn Cancer Centre and Lab Head of Genomic Cancer Medicine at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research AustraliaCancer is fundamentally a genetic disease, driven by mutations that drive cancer growth. Just as each person is genetically unique, so the genomic profile of no two cancers is the same.
Pancreatic cancer: new service trial to support carers
16 September, 2021PanKind and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have teamed up to trial a new service to support carers through the devastating impact of pancreatic cancer.
Scalp cooling lets 1 in 2 women keep hair during chemo
22 July, 2021Cancer experts are calling for greater access to advanced scalp-cooling technology for women undergoing chemotherapy in a bid to reduce the impact of treatment-related hair loss.
New treatment for asbestos-related cancer
01 July, 2021Australians living with inoperable malignant mesothelioma will soon have access to an immunotherapy listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
PanKind initiative sets sights on early detection of pancreatic cancer
21 June, 2021PanKind has launched the PanKind Early Detection Initiative in a move to strategically work with the research community to improve early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
New cancer centre to offer cutting-edge radiation therapy services
14 May, 2021A state-of-the-art cancer centre is scheduled to open within Holmesglen Private Hospital in September this year, offering the latest in advanced radiation therapy.
Breast implant cancer risk warning
11 May, 2021Victorian women who have undergone breast implant or breast reconstructive procedures are being encouraged to watch for early symptoms of a rare form of cancer.
Australian Cancer Atlas update highlights geographical disparities
24 March, 2021The update means the resource now includes latest national data on how cancer diagnosis and excess death rates vary by geographical area across Australia.
Blood cancer burden on the rise
03 February, 2021Blood cancers are now the second most diagnosed cancers in Australia and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths, according to the Leukaemia Foundation.
Study predicts global cancer surgery surge
27 January, 2021A modelling study led by UNSW Sydney predicts that global demand for cancer surgery will rise by 52% within two decades, with low-income countries bearing the greatest burden.
Immunotherapy trial holds hope for children needing stem cell transplants
26 January, 2021A new immunotherapy treatment will be studied in clinical trials, with the aim of preventing dangerous side effects for children who have to undergo stem cell transplants.
New mammogram measures for assessing breast cancer risk
20 January, 2021An international team of researchers, led by The University of Melbourne, has found two new mammogram-based measures for breast cancer risk.
The potential of androgens in breast cancer treatment
19 January, 2021An international study has uncovered new evidence of the positive role of androgens in breast cancer treatment.
