Better technology to diagnose, treat and manage the disease early enough is needed to improve the survival rates of childhood cancer in sub Saharan Africa.
It’s estimated our cells will replicate 10,000 trillion times in our lifetime. Errors in this process can lead to cancer.
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The outgoing president leaves behind some solid accomplishments in the world of science, tech and medicine. But the biggest departure from his predecessors might have been in his approach.
Sunglasses should be worn at all times when outdoors during the day when the UV index is 3 or above.
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Carol Maher, University of South Australia e Tim Olds, University of South Australia
Being physically inactive has been shown to significantly increase the risk of many causes of death and disease. This interactive body map highlights the links between physical inactivity and disease.
Despite dozens of trials internationally, the evidence on medical cannabis is unconvincing.
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People with cancer are exposed to many, often misrepresented, ideas about cancer. These can induce stress and even shame for the sufferer who might feel they’ve done something wrong.
There’s no reason why more boys should be diagnosed than girls.
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A UK court has allowed a 14-year-old girl’s body to be frozen until doctors find a cure for the cancer that killed her. Is this latest example of cryogenics hope, hype or hell?
Mindfulness offered no benefit for reducing anxiety or distress in men with advanced prostate cancer.
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In Australia, there is no system in place to support people returning to work after cancer treatment – or to provide advice to their employers on how to help them.
Childhood cancer desperately needs more research.
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Children’s cancer is a rare disease, which means the market is small and pharmaceutical companies have few incentives to develop drugs for these cancers.
Mice that had only water before receiving chemotherapy, experienced less or no side effects compared to mice fed normally.
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Research in animals and humans shows periods of fasting before and after chemotherapy protects healthy cells while killing cancerous ones more efficiently.
A cancer patient from Inner Mongolia seeks treatment in Beijing.
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If you’re an Australian teenager or young adult diagnosed with cancer, there’s good news: overall survival rates are good and getting better. But what can you expect from life after cancer treatment?