One of the unexpected benefits of genetic research is that it sometimes turns up abnormal genes in a disease like cancer which can be targeted by a medication that was originally designed for another condition altogether.
Cancer Care
How well can computers detect skin cancer?
Computer software has advanced in leaps and bounds when it comes to detecting melanoma, but is it better than a skin specialist?
Video: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Sadly, more than 15,000 Australians die of bowel cancer each year. However, if caught early 9 out of 10 bowel cancers can be successfully treated. Watch this video to find out more about bowel cancer and hear from Anton Enus how bowel cancer screening allowed his cancer to be detected.
Benign prostatic enlargement – symptoms
Dr Jeremy Grummet explains that the symptoms of benign prostatic enlargement can be broken down into obstructive different types symptoms.
Do all prostate cancers require treatment?
Active surveillance is an important option for patients with low-grade prostate cancer to be aware of. Dr Jeremy Grummet.
External beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer
External beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer is usually given along with hormone therapy, which gives a better outcome.
BPH: Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition that can affect the prostate. As men hit their middle age, the prostate tends to enlarge.
Prostate cancer: surgery or radiotherapy?
Choosing between surgery or radiotherapy can be a very difficult decision for patients with localised prostate cancer.
Cancer and COVID-19
Information and support regarding cancer and COVID-19 from the Cancer Council.
Would a cancer label influence your treatment decision?
Cancer is a loaded word, linked to death, difficult treatments and hardship. But while many cancers are deadly, others are slow-growing or relatively benign.
