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May 31, 2018Behind the scenes at ACRF Centre for Lung Cancer Early DetectionWe caught up for a Q&A with one of the Centre’s Ph.D. students, Brielle Parris, to learn more about what goes on behind-the-scenes
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January 18, 2018New blood test can detect eight different cancers in their early stagesResearchers have developed a blood test that can detect the presence of eight common cancers. Called CancerSEEK, the blood test detects tiny amounts of DNA
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July 14, 2017New ACRF research centre targets early detection of lung cancerThe ACRF Centre for Lung Cancer Early Detection will deliver a major new research effort focusing on detecting lung cancer sooner.
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February 9, 2017One step closer to early detection of lung cancerCancer researchers have discovered the cells that are thought to give rise to lung squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common subtype of lung cancer.
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January 26, 2017Why are we more likely to get cancer as we age?A closer look at the cancer figures in relation to age at diagnosis shows a clear and dramatic increase in cancer as we age.
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January 23, 2017New discovery helps target lung cancerCancer researchers have identified a potential pathway for the development of precision medicine, targeting an aggressive form of non-small cell lung cancer.
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January 17, 2017Interactive body map: physical inactivity and the risks to your healthPhysical inactivity has consistently been shown to be one of the most powerful, modifiable risk factors for all causes of death and disease, alongside smoking and obesity.
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December 26, 2016New findings: anxiety is linked to death from cancer in menOne reason may be that men tend to wait a long time before making a visit to the clinic when they feel unwell compared to women.
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December 21, 2016Mindfulness in cancer treatment: time to stop and thinkFor nine months we followed 189 men with advanced prostate cancer to assess whether mindfulness-based cognitive therapy led to any improvements over time.
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December 14, 2016Fasting may improve cancer treatment, but needs further explorationThe gold standard treatment for cancer in the last few decades has been a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy – to kill cancer cells.
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December 12, 2016'It's your fault you got cancer': the blame game that doesn't help anyoneCulturally, we have very clear ideas about cancer: what someone with cancer looks like, how it must feel, and even what it says about those who get diagnosed.
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December 7, 2016Cancer and exercise do mixPhysical activity can help people manage the side effects of cancer treatment.
This news feed provides news and background articles on lung cancer and cancer research. We report on findings related to lung cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment, spanning from basic research to translational cancer research and major breakthroughs. Our feature stories are about cancer risks, new drugs and treatments and the latest advances in cancer treatment such as personalised medicine and immunotherapy. Our growing collection of articles is not designed to provide medical or professional advice and is for support and information only. If you have any health problems or questions please consult your doctor.