The economic case for lung cancer screening
A study by Flinders University, working with colleagues in The Netherlands, has shown that a national lung cancer screening program could significantly reduce lung cancer deaths. […]
Cancer
Screening for Barrett’s oesophagus
New research is exploring low-cost, non-invasive ways to diagnose Barrett’s oesophagus, a condition associated with deadly oesophageal cancer, to find effective strategies to identify patients with […]
Metabolic syndrome linked to bowel cancer
Metabolic disorders such as obesity, high blood pressure and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases have been directly linked to an increased risk of developing bowel cancer, warn […]
Promising treatment for incurable prostate cancer
A new study reveals a potential breakthrough in combating aggressive prostate cancer Researchers from Flinders University and University of South Australia have unveiled a promising new […]
Circular RNAs – the new frontier in cancer research
Unravelling the complexities of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in cancer biology has positioned scientists on the cusp of revolutionary breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. […]
Survivor joins cancer campaign
Patients with advanced cases of pancreatic cancer have a poor survival rate, and in the early stages the cancer does not usually produce any noticeable symptoms. […]
Further transparency needed in cancer clinical trials
Despite significant improvements in data sharing for cancer clinical trials over the last 10 years, further changes are still needed to ensure patient-centred care, medical advancements, […]
Childhood cancers not on the rise in SA & NT but Indigenous disparity remains
Despite national and global reports of rising incidences of cancer affecting children and young people, a new analysis has found rates of childhood cancer have remained […]
Promising role of antidiabetic drug in cancer control
Flinders University researchers have analysed how an antidiabetic treatment could help control the growth of tumours, potentially paving the way for the design of better cancer […]