Cancer

We know that earlier cancer diagnosis leads to better survival rates, but we aren’t using the data we already have to guide faster testing and treatment

Cancers caused by the human papillomavirus or HPV are entirely preventable. And now it takes just one dose to vaccinate against it

A new understanding of how the immune system sustains long-term protection could revolutionise treatments for chronic diseases and cancer

Understanding your genetic cancer risk enables informed healthcare decisions. Wendy Berill, facing terminal cancer, shares her journey to emphasise the importance of genetic testing

We don’t yet understand why rates of bowel cancer have doubled in young people, but new research finds DNA damage caused by gut bacteria may be part of the puzzle

Raising the community’s voice is ensuring people with serious illness and those around them are accessing the best possible care

With looming workforce shortages, a new study finds a comprehensive approach to ensuring the wellbeing of cancer healthcare workers is essential

Precision medicine allows us to develop treatments for a specific disease in one person. But we must ensure all Australians can access these benefits

A new palliative care model provides early intervention to improve quality of life for advanced cancer patients and their families

Patients with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) can access cutting-edge treatments and research technology thanks to a new partnership between doctors and scientists