Why more men are getting throat cancer like Michael Douglas
It’s more than a decade since the Hollywood star blamed oral sex for his illness. Here’s how the human papillomavirus became a male problem.
Cancer
The end of cancer: cell therapy breakthroughs take us to the edge of a cure
Rapid immunotherapy advancements could relegate killer cancers, such as the dangerous and deadly ovarian cancer, to the status of a ‘chronic disease’.
Scolyer: ‘I’m lucky to have more time with family’
Renowned scientist Richard Scolyer says while he has only months to live, his survival ‘gives a lot of hope’ to the efficacy of the experimental immunotherapy he trialled.
ALP’s $143m to fight rare cancers
Health Minister Mark Butler says the investment will be a ‘game-changer in cancer care’, targeting pioneering research in genetic testing of tumour samples for rare cancers.
Medical hero thanks supporters following complex brain surgery
Renowned melanoma scientist Richard Scolyer is focused on recovery after complex surgery to determine the cause of brain scan ‘changes’.
‘Our 20th IVF cycle worked’: the case for freezing your eggs
Everyone’s reason for choosing to freeze their eggs is different. Three women who have undertaken the process tell how they began, and share their hopes and fears | READ AND WATCH THEIR STORIES
After a double tragedy, this is how Sarah Wheeler found purpose in grief
Driven by sorrow but also determination, Sarah Wheeler embarked on a charity horseback ride 290 days ago. On Saturday, she returns home.
From ‘death sentence’ to ‘treatable disease’: lung cancer battle levels up
Lung cancer is the biggest killer of all cancers, with one person in Australia dying of the disease every hour. But with a new screening program, it need not be a death sentence.
Breakthrough: Trial offers miracle ‘cure’ for advanced melanoma
A groundbreaking clinical trial has proved that the majority of melanoma patients whose cancer has spread to the brain can be ‘cured’.
How Christian’s prostate cancer went from ‘out of control’ to undetectable
Scientists ‘excited’ by promising trial results showing men with aggressive prostate cancer felt better and lived longer when taking a combined therapy.
Is a new medical discovery the key to treating cancer?
Scientists have discovered a new type of cell in the body that has a ‘super power’ that can help in the fight against cancer.
What’s behind the rise in early onset cancer (and what we can do about it)
Cancer at younger ages is becoming more common in Australia. What do you need to watch out for?
Why aren’t these booze stats keeping us awake at night?
The number of people killed by alcohol rivals the civilian death toll in World War I. So why aren’t we paying attention?
Princess Catherine is in remission. Understanding what that means is complicated
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, is in remission. We talk to an oncologist about what that means and how long it lasts
This dad wants genetic testing for his kids. The research backs him
Peter had no symptoms when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Now, he’d like to see an expansion of genetic testing in the hope it could help save more lives and reduce anxiety
So alcohol causes cancer. How much is too much?
This week the outgoing US Surgeon General called for labels on alcohol to warn of cancer risk. Here’s what we know about the odds of various levels of alcohol consumption in developing cancer.
Prostate cancer: should you have a screening?
Men who find prostate cancer early have a very good chance of surviving the disease, but there are significant drawbacks with testing and treatment.
Some early breast cancers may not need surgery, study finds
Women with a type of low-risk cancer might not have to rush aggressive treatment, some doctors say.
What having prostate cancer taught me about sex
I underwent chemical castration as part of my treatment plan. It ended my marriage and left me certain I would live without intimacy, but against the odds I restored my sexuality.
‘Scratching surface’ of research into rare childhood diseases
It’s one of the great promises of genomic medicine – all children with a rare disease will have their genetic disorder pinpointed and treated.
Breast cancer at 29: how personal pain inspired Layla’s pursuit for personalised care
Layla Zhu’s experience fighting her own breast cancer has given her a greater understanding of how Peter Mac’s new centre for genomic medicine will help its patients, as well as research.
This isn’t the photoshoot you think it is
Midwife Annette Rockley adopted the classic Demi Moore pregnancy pose for this portrait as a provocation, a call to action. She died less than three weeks after these pictures were taken.
The DNA test that could change your life
It has the potential to transform how healthcare is delivered in this country – so why is it not more readily available?
Cells being taught to fight cancer
Australian scientists are teaching cells in the body to fight brain cancer on their own, and hope to slash rates of recurrence in one of the most aggressive types of tumour.
The trendy disparagement of science is un-Australian
Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long faced the worst possible scenario when Richard was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. The melanoma researchers fell back on their medical knowledge to make a brave decision.
The phenomenal power of science … and hope
While most people diagnosed with a glioblastoma die within two years, joint Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer is training for an aquathlon and a duathlon, with no sign that his cancer has recurred.
Cancer therapy offers hope for more
CAR T-cell therapy is a one-off treatment that has fewer side-effects than chemotherapy but currently suffers from very low efficacy rates on solid tumours.
Breast cancer drug hope for women with ‘Jolie gene’
Scientists hail immunotherapy treatment which may provide alternative to mastectomies.
Charity bankrolls ovarian cancer vaccine research
Vaccines would tailor cancer treatment to an individual, with researchers appealing for governments to take the financial burden off charities in the sector.
Medication ‘to make cancer battle bearable’
By favouring androgen receptor stimulants over oestrogen blockers, a new study hopes to improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients.
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