Perth Research: new treatment brings hope for rare cancer
A new treatment combining standard chemotherapy with an immunotherapy agent may provide a long overdue improvement in the treatment of mesothelioma. Read More...
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DNA tests for cancer validated
Australian researchers led an international study that evaluated five commercially available assays to diagnose and monitor cancer. Read More...
Case Study: Comprehensive pathology, histopathology and molecular typing in customising cancer treatment
A 40-year-old female presented to the ED with intermittent abdominal pain of two to three months duration, as well as PR and PV bleeding. Her past medical history included an appendectomy two years prior, and primary hyperparathyroidism. She had no family history of malignancy. On examination, the patient had a tender abdomen with absent bowel sounds. Read More...
Tackling prostate cancer screening and localised prostate controversies
Few areas of medicine have attracted more controversy than prostate cancer screening (PSA) and early intervention in prostate cancer. Much of this followed two landmark trials (PLCO and ERSPC) that did not show a significant mortality benefit for PSA screening. Read More...
People, not robots, the next advance in prostate cancer
The aim of prostate cancer treatment is to achieve cure whilst maintaining physical, urinary and sexual function. Technology with better MRI, more precise resection and radiation has helped, but problems persist. Read More...
Subclinical heart failure post cancer chemotherapy
Unfortunately, some therapies required to cure or control the cancer are cardiotoxic. This can lead to subclinical and clinical heart failure (HF) in patients with or without underlying cardiac risk factors. Cancer therapeutics related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) might lead to interruption or alteration of cancer therapy. Some patients can present weeks and years after treatment. Read More...
Improving Regional Cancer Outcomes
Practical and relatable cancer symptom campaign featuring country GPs is helping save lives, says Cancer Council WA’s Hannah...
Knowing the Costs of Cancer
A diagnosis of cancer brings with it physical and mental anguish but Cancer Council WA’s Melanie Marsh argues that financial hardship shouldn’t be part of the mix. Read More...
