All systems go for remote monitoring technology
Advances in digital health intervention are set to change the landscape of health care provision with new technologies allowing patients to take control of their health […]
Chance to lift lung cancer survival
New immunotherapy drugs have transformed the treatment of many cancers but some lung patient patients experience hyperprogression – a paradoxical rapid acceleration of tumour growth – […]
Young cancer rates rising in SA
The rising number of young men and women aged under 50 suffering from gastrointestinal cancers – as reflected in a new study in South Australia – […]
Cancer survivors’ high risk of cardiac failure
Mortality among people with cancer who survive at least five years after diagnosis is higher than for the general population, particularly in terms of cardiovascular disease-related […]
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 […]
Better bone health for cancer survivors
Maintenance of bone health is an important issue for cancer survivors, yet it is currently poorly managed, according to Flinders University medical oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara.