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Lung cancer now leading cause of cancer death in females in developed countries
Feb 07, 2015
A new analysis led by researchers at the American Cancer Society in collaboration with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) finds lung cancer has surpassed breast cancer as the... Read More
'Soft micro-robots' could do biopsies, deliver drugs
Feb 06, 2015
Scientists are making self-folding microgrippers of stiff hydrogel embedded with iron nanoparticles for use as magnetically-guided, soft micro-robots for biopsy and drug delivery. Read More
New drug delivery device 'could transform cancer treatment'
Feb 06, 2015
A device that uses an electrical field to drive drugs deep inside solid tumors that are difficult to treat could make more cancer patients eligible for life-saving surgeries. Read More
Two major studies strengthen case for prostate cancer drug before chemotherapy
Feb 06, 2015
Pioneering prostate cancer drug abiraterone significantly extends the lives of men with advanced prostate cancer if given before chemotherapy, the results of a major phase III clinical trial have... Read More
Text messages a new tool in the fight to prevent skin cancer, Australia
Feb 06, 2015
Australians' love affair with mobile phones could save their life according to a joint QUT, Cancer Council Queensland and University of Queensland study using text messages to improve skin cancer... Read More
Making equal access to cancer treatment a priority
Feb 06, 2015
Access to treatment and care is a fundamental right of any patient. Yet despite the fast rate of new agent development, there are still astounding inequalities in the availability of and... Read More
Two major studies strengthen case for prostate cancer drug before chemotherapy
Feb 06, 2015
Pioneering prostate cancer drug abiraterone significantly extends the lives of men with advanced prostate cancer if given before chemotherapy, the results of a major phase III clinical trial have... Read More
Text messages a new tool in the fight to prevent skin cancer, Australia
Feb 06, 2015
Australians' love affair with mobile phones could save their life according to a joint QUT, Cancer Council Queensland and University of Queensland study using text messages to improve skin cancer... Read More
Tiny robotic 'hands' could improve cancer diagnostics, drug delivery
Feb 06, 2015
Many people imagine robots today as clunky, metal versions of humans, but scientists are forging new territory in the field of 'soft robotics. Read More
Study links coffee intake with reduced risk of endometrial cancer
Feb 06, 2015
Consuming three or four cups of coffee a day could reduce a woman's risk of endometrial cancer by up to 19%, according to new research. Read More
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