What to expect after radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer. It uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. While it can...
How cancer affects the mental health of patients and their loved ones
A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event—not just for the person diagnosed, but also for their loved ones.
It often brings emotional challenges, including...
Do I have prostate cancer? Why a simple PSA blood test alone won’t give...
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over...
Plant compound may slow down cervical cancer growth
Cervical cancer remains one of the most common and deadly cancers affecting women around the world.
While early detection through screening has helped many, treatment...
Study shows what causes DNA changes that lead to cancer
A new study from Yale University has provided fresh insights into what causes DNA changes that lead to cancer. The research helps explain how...
Can what we eat help prevent cancer?
Cancer is a disease that many people fear. It happens when cells in the body start growing in a way they shouldn't.
While there are...
Early warning signs of colon cancer everyone should know
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers worldwide. It starts in the colon or rectum, which are...
These cancers are most common in women
Cancer is a disease that affects many women around the world, but some types are more common than others. Knowing about the most common...
Life expectancy after a cancer diagnosis
A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most frightening moments in a person’s life. One of the first questions many people ask is:...
Fatty acid in palm oil may help cancer spread, study finds
A new study by scientists at IRB Barcelona has found a worrying link between a type of fat called palmitic acid and the spread...