Cancer
13 Nov 2007
Clinical Oncological Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting
The 34th COSA ASM promises a series of stimulating and exciting presentations from international and national experts covering the many disciplines of oncology research and clinical practice. The conference is held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on November 14-16, 2007. On Day 1, Wednesday November 14 Gene discovery could improve…
Cancer
30 Oct 2007
Topotecan shows Promise against Wilms Tumour
St. Jude researchers have shown that the drug topotecan holds promise as a treatment for the recurrent form of a kidney cancer called Wilms tumour, a solid tumour of the kidney that arises from immature kidney cells, and the fifth most common tumour among children. The investigators recommend further evaluation…
Blood
18 Sep 2007
World Lymphoma Awareness Day
World Lymphoma Awareness Day will be held on 15th September around the world, in an effort to increase awareness of a disease which is set to increase in incidence by more than 30 percent between 2002 and 2011. Dr Anna Williamson, General Manager Research Advocacy and Patient Care at lymphoma…
Cancer
18 Sep 2007
Children Caught in Web of Junk Food Promotion
New Cancer Council report exposes marketing “trickery.” Parents fighting childhood obesity must compete with clever and pervasive junk food marketing pitched directly at young children, according to an independent study conducted for The Cancer Council Australia.The Cancer Council is calling for regulation of junk food marketing to children to reduce…
Blood
11 Sep 2007
Adult Survivors of Childhood Leukaemia Exercise Less, Worsening Already High Risk for Obesity and Illness
Overcoming paediatric cancer may only mark the beginning of a young survivor’s lifelong battle to stay healthy. While survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) face an increased risk of developing serious health complications as a result of their cancer treatment, for a variety of reasons many avoid simple exercise…
Cancer
06 Sep 2007
Nutrition in the Mature Woman
Nutritional status in old age is as important as in any other stage of the life cycle. Some physiological changes that occur as part of…
Cancer
14 Aug 2007
Cancer: Prevention Strategies
Don't know how to avoid cancer? Quit smoking, eat a healthy diet, exercise everyday and avoid excessive sun exposure to reduce cancer risk.
Cancer
14 Aug 2007
Testimonial: Prof Ian Olver
Professor Ian Olver talks about the Virtual Cancer Centre.
Cancer
14 Aug 2007
Mucositis
Mucositis is a common radiotherapy and chemotherapy side effect. It causes pain and ulceration of the mucosal surfaces, especially the oral mucosa (gums).
