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New treatment approach to selectively target cancer cells: study

18 May 2023

Researchers have demonstrated a new treatment method for leukaemia, in cell culture and mice.

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Clinical screening can identify fear of cancer recurrence

01 May 2023

A simple tool shows promise for identifying cancer survivors struggling with concerns their cancer will return.

Exposing tumours to bacteria converts immune cells to cancer killers

14 Mar 2023

New research on inflammation could lead to better treatments to improve outcomes for people with advanced or previously untreatable cancers.

Childhood cancer patient in hospital bed.

Zero Childhood Cancer precision medicine program expands to include all young Australians with cancer

15 Feb 2023

The Zero Childhood Cancer Program (ZERO) will this month begin a progressive expansion to become available to all Australians aged 0 to 18 years with cancer, by the end of the year.

The cancer gap between First Nations and non-Indigenous people is widening

08 Feb 2023

While statistics tell us the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer who die is increasing, the reality is likely worse.

UNSW researchers receive more than $5.9m in Cancer Institute NSW grants

01 Feb 2023

Professor John Pimanda receives the new Translational Program Grant for his team’s work with acute myeloid leukaemia.

Global study identifies genes that cause sarcoma

20 Jan 2023

Understanding the genetic basis of sarcoma will allow earlier detection and better guide treatment.

Does eating processed meats cause colorectal cancer?

16 Jan 2023

Processed meats are a staple in Australian diets, but according to experts at UNSW Sydney they contribute to cancer risk.

Is a vaccine for melanoma on the cards?

12 Jan 2023

Clinical trial results for a new melanoma vaccine are promising, but UNSW Sydney experts say key questions still need to be answered.

Liquid biopsy – the next step in cancer detection and monitoring

29 Nov 2022

Researchers at UNSW Sydney are developing safer, less invasive approaches to biopsy tumours.

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