Cancer risks for survivors
A Flinders University study shows that bowel cancer survivors face an elevated risk of developing multiple primary cancers (MPCs) – for prostate, lung, breast and blood […]
Lower screening age calls for more tailored bowel cancer surveillance
Australia’s recent move to lower the starting age for bowel (colorectal) cancer screening from 50 down to 45 years old will mean better outcomes – but […]
SA first to trial bowel cancer database
South Australia will be the first state to trial a digitalised colonoscopy database led by Flinders University to manage the growing demand for colonoscopies and establish [...]
A summer’s day won’t foul posted bowel cancer screening tests
The effectiveness of Australia’s acclaimed bowel cancer screening tests won’t be adversely compromised if samples are posted in hot weather, provided a timely postal service, according […]
Support for home cancer testing
Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world, so regular colonoscopies are recommended for people at higher risk. A new study […]
Hesitation towards potential changes to bowel cancer surveillance
As doctors and researchers discuss whether to push recommended bowel cancer colonoscopy surveillance intervals out beyond five years, new research has found those at a higher […]
Innovative health projects receive funding boost
Research to tackle heart conditions, cancer, mental health and vaccines are among 10 successful Flinders University-led projects to be awarded funding in the latest round of […]
Blood test for personalised cancer treatment
A blood test to help guide the treatment of oesophageal, stomach and bowel cancers will be evaluated in a new Flinders University trial set to get […]