Cancer
Living well with advanced cancer
A new palliative care model provides early intervention to improve the quality of life for advanced cancer patients, says University of Melbourne expert.
Closing the NET on rare cancers
Patients with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) can benefit from a new partnership between doctors and scientists from University of Melbourne and Peter Mac Centre.
Just one dose of HPV vaccine benefits women worldwide
A single dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine provides years of cancer protection and simpler vaccination programs, say University of Melbourne experts
Using the right test for the right person to detect bowel cancer
A new online tool, developed by the University of Melbourne, uses personalised risk to detect bowel cancers earlier and with greater precision.
We can eliminate cervical cancer
On International Women's Day, University of Melbourne experts say more equitable access to screening is needed for Australia to eliminate cervical cancer
Following cancer’s status updates
Deciphering the microscopic messages cancer sheds into our bloodstream provides new ways to guide diagnosis and treatment, says a University of Melbourne expert
Our genetic strength in numbers
Combining global datasets will give more people access to genomic medicine and increase personalised cancer treatment, says University of Melbourne expert
Will Australia be left behind in the cancer genomics revolution?
Australian patients may not see the benefits of new genetic testing for diagnosis and treatment without new funding models says a University of Melbourne expert
Improving the care and wellbeing of cancer survivors
As cancer detection and treatment improves, our healthcare system needs to provide more holistic care for life after cancer, say University of Melbourne experts
Indonesia takes an impressive step toward cervical cancer control
Indonesia is taking a big step by rolling out a free HPV vaccine nationwide to protect women and girls from cervical cancer, say University of Melbourne experts