Nurses cut risk of cancer
A nurse-led model of colorectal cancer surveillance has shown improved outcomes for patients, new research has found. The study published in the Medical Journal of Australia showed improved […]
Cell nutrition links to tumour growth
One of the many mysteries of cancer is the ability of tumour cells to survive and grow in spite of poor blood and nutrient flow. Led […]
New formula for survivorship to give cancer a kick in the guts
A new research project that will improve treatment for the most deadly types of gut cancer has been successful in the latest round of Beat Cancer […]
Free support for cancer awareness
A free online self-help tool to support people recently diagnosed with cancer has been launched in South Australia. The program, developed by Flinders University researcher Dr […]
Synergy = Art + Science + Research
The unlikely alliance of artists, scientists and researchers is resulting in great ‘synergies’. As part of Flinders Health Research Week, a panel of eminent artists and […]
Eureka! Bowel cancer test could save thousands
Tens of thousands are likely to be saved by an early blood test for recurrent bowel cancer – a test case in commercialisation of Australian research. […]
Novel treatment for prostate cancer
A surprise discovery by researchers at Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer is giving hope for men with the most aggressive and incurable form of prostate […]
United by research – spotlight on Flinders medical excellence
The inaugural Flinders Health Research Week will turn attention to the world-class health and medical research south of Adelaide. From 4 to 8 September, the diversity […]
Tall Poppy helping people cope with cancer
Effective cancer care needs more than medical treatments and should incorporate evidence-based psycho-social interventions, says 2017 South Australian Tall Poppy of Science Dr Lisa Beatty. With […]