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Oncology

African men most at risk of prostate cancer – new study flags genetic causes

31 Dec 2024

Breast cancer awareness in the genomic landscape

Women's Health

Breast cancer awareness in the genomic landscape

Fourie Joubert and Annie Joubert, Issued by University of Pretoria 18 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied. Dr Fatima Hoosain.

Medical Research

Understanding the treatment of breast cancer in young women

Dr Fatima Hoosain 18 May 2022

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Oncology

Men over 40 with faulty BRCA2 gene should be tested annually for prostate cancer

Michael Porter 8 Nov 2019

Using platinum-based chemo to improve survival rates in pancreatic cancer

Oncology

Using platinum-based chemo to improve survival rates in pancreatic cancer

1 Jun 2018

Breast cancer related to most dread disease claims among women

Insurance & Actuarial

Breast cancer related to most dread disease claims among women

26 Oct 2016

Medical Research

The Myriad decision: A mixed bag for the biotech industry

Joanne van Harmelen 15 Jul 2013

Preventative mastectomies unnecessary for some at-risk women

Oncology

Preventative mastectomies unnecessary for some at-risk women

21 May 2013

Oncology

40% of cancers can be prevented

5 Feb 2013

Oncology

Potential new treatment option for triple-negative breast cancers

16 Nov 2012

Medical Research

Hundreds more breast cancer patients should be tested for BRCA1 gene

17 Feb 2012

Medical Research

Cancer Research UK launches 'outpatients' trial of breast and ovarian cancer drug

20 Jan 2012

Oncology

Pill and pregnancy have biggest effects on ovarian cancer risk

31 Oct 2011

Landmark ovarian cancer discovery as scientists unveil high risk gene

Oncology

Landmark ovarian cancer discovery as scientists unveil high risk gene

16 Aug 2011

Breast cancer: Many US doctors don't follow evidence-based guidelines

Women's Health

Breast cancer: Many US doctors don't follow evidence-based guidelines

26 Jul 2011

First study to look at needs of women with Triple Negative breast cancer

Women's Health

First study to look at needs of women with Triple Negative breast cancer

1 Apr 2011

Women's Health

New breast reconstruction surgery for women

6 Nov 2009

Women's Health

Many women at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer choose surgery as a precautionary measure

7 Aug 2009

Women's Health

Female foetus first to be scanned for breast cancer gene

29 Dec 2008

Oncology

Family history is a poor predictor of early breast cancer

27 Jul 2008