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Novel chemotherapy agent appears to be a promising pancreatic cancer treatment

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Mutations in JAK3 gene identified in subtype of lymphoma provide potential drug target

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Natural exposure to gamma rays in background radiation linked to childhood leukaemia

19 Jun 2012

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Researchers determine pathway for origin of most common form of brain, spinal cord tumor

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Researchers determine pathway for origin of most common form of brain, spinal cord tumor

13 Jun 2012

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Trial of experimental drug combination for advanced stomach, oesophageal cancer launches

8 Jun 2012

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Oncology nurses - unsung heroes

7 Jun 2012

Too cool to smoke: World No Tobacco Day, 31 May

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Too cool to smoke: World No Tobacco Day, 31 May

31 May 2012

Gene link to higher rates of bowel cancer in men

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Gene link to higher rates of bowel cancer in men

29 May 2012

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Heavy drinking raises oral cancer risk

18 May 2012

Cancer Research UK to investigate new drug combination in lung cancer

Oncology

Cancer Research UK to investigate new drug combination in lung cancer

17 May 2012

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Research yields new clues to how brain cancer cells migrate and invade

10 May 2012

Oncology

Trial transforms thyroid cancer treatment into safer and shorter session

3 May 2012

Protein 'block' kills childhood cancer cells

Oncology

Protein 'block' kills childhood cancer cells

24 Apr 2012

SA's first oestrogen metabolism gene test available

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SA's first oestrogen metabolism gene test available

23 Apr 2012

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Adding chemo to radiotherapy halves risk of deadly bladder cancer returning

20 Apr 2012

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Post-menopause cancer risk linked to seaweed: study

13 Apr 2012

Womb cancer deaths rise by a fifth in the last decade

Oncology

Womb cancer deaths rise by a fifth in the last decade

10 Apr 2012

Scientists find new drug target for hard-to-treat leukaemia

Oncology

Scientists find new drug target for hard-to-treat leukaemia

5 Apr 2012

Medical Research

Some veggies improve breast cancer survival

5 Apr 2012

Cancer genes differ in different parts of a tumour

Oncology

Cancer genes differ in different parts of a tumour

15 Mar 2012

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Red meat boosts risk of dying young: study

13 Mar 2012

KwaZulu-Natal supports CANSA with Shavathons

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KwaZulu-Natal supports CANSA with Shavathons

8 Mar 2012

Radiation still used despite evidence of little benefit to some older breast cancer patients

Oncology

Radiation still used despite evidence of little benefit to some older breast cancer patients

Karen N. Peart 7 Mar 2012

Prostate cancer treatment overused in some older patients

Oncology

Prostate cancer treatment overused in some older patients

Karen N. Peart 27 Feb 2012

Oncology

Drug combination domino effect destroys pancreatic cancer cells

21 Feb 2012

CT scan of a medulloblastoma.
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Oncology

Oncolytic virus extends survival in medulloblastoma model

21 Feb 2012

Oncology

Scientists reveal best imaging technique for ovarian cancer

15 Feb 2012

Understanding how early breast tumors become deadly

Medical Research

Understanding how early breast tumors become deadly

14 Feb 2012

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Scientists reveal first 3D image of cancer prevention molecule

24 Jan 2012

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HealthcareNatural exposure to gamma rays in background radiation linked to childhood leukaemia

19 Jun 2012

How likely is my breast cancer to recur and spread?

HealthcareHow likely is my breast cancer to recur and spread?

Sarah Lord and Nehmat Houssami 18 Jun 2012

Researchers determine pathway for origin of most common form of brain, spinal cord tumor

HealthcareResearchers determine pathway for origin of most common form of brain, spinal cord tumor

13 Jun 2012

Trial of experimental drug combination for advanced stomach, oesophageal cancer launches

HealthcareTrial of experimental drug combination for advanced stomach, oesophageal cancer launches

8 Jun 2012

Oncology nurses - unsung heroes

HealthcareOncology nurses - unsung heroes

7 Jun 2012

Too cool to smoke: World No Tobacco Day, 31 May

HealthcareToo cool to smoke: World No Tobacco Day, 31 May

31 May 2012

Gene link to higher rates of bowel cancer in men

HealthcareGene link to higher rates of bowel cancer in men

29 May 2012

Cancer Research UK to investigate new drug combination in lung cancer

HealthcareCancer Research UK to investigate new drug combination in lung cancer

17 May 2012

Protein 'block' kills childhood cancer cells

HealthcareProtein 'block' kills childhood cancer cells

24 Apr 2012

SA's first oestrogen metabolism gene test available

HealthcareSA's first oestrogen metabolism gene test available

23 Apr 2012

Womb cancer deaths rise by a fifth in the last decade

HealthcareWomb cancer deaths rise by a fifth in the last decade

10 Apr 2012

Scientists find new drug target for hard-to-treat leukaemia

HealthcareScientists find new drug target for hard-to-treat leukaemia

5 Apr 2012

Cancer genes differ in different parts of a tumour

HealthcareCancer genes differ in different parts of a tumour

15 Mar 2012

KwaZulu-Natal supports CANSA with Shavathons

RetailKwaZulu-Natal supports CANSA with Shavathons

8 Mar 2012

Radiation still used despite evidence of little benefit to some older breast cancer patients

HealthcareRadiation still used despite evidence of little benefit to some older breast cancer patients

Karen N. Peart 7 Mar 2012

Prostate cancer treatment overused in some older patients

HealthcareProstate cancer treatment overused in some older patients

Karen N. Peart 27 Feb 2012

CT scan of a medulloblastoma.
Image: Reytan, via Wikimedia Commons

HealthcareOncolytic virus extends survival in medulloblastoma model

21 Feb 2012

Understanding how early breast tumors become deadly

HealthcareUnderstanding how early breast tumors become deadly

14 Feb 2012

Processed meat may increase pancreatic cancer risk

HealthcareProcessed meat may increase pancreatic cancer risk

16 Jan 2012

Antisense might make sense for treating liver cancer

HealthcareAntisense might make sense for treating liver cancer

6 Jan 2012

Cancer survivors plan and monitor exercise

HealthcareCancer survivors plan and monitor exercise

6 Jan 2012

Study reveals how normal cells fuel tumour growth

HealthcareStudy reveals how normal cells fuel tumour growth

29 Dec 2011

Tanning beds linked to skin cancer in young people

HealthcareTanning beds linked to skin cancer in young people

22 Dec 2011

New study suggests that neurotransmitter might improve treatment of cancer

HealthcareNew study suggests that neurotransmitter might improve treatment of cancer

20 Dec 2011