Tag: Cancer
Mother happy with handling of cancer bungle
The mother of a young cancer patient says she is happy with handling of a treatment error in SA.[MORE]
Cancer parent not surprised by treatment bungle
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The parents of a child treated at Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital say they are not surprised about recent mistakes with chemotherapy doses given to young cancer patients.[MORE]
Govt urged to release hospital cancer report
The Western Australian Opposition is calling on the State Government to release the findings of an investigation into health concerns among staff at Busselton Hospital.[MORE]
AMA urges audit review after cancer bungle
The AMS is calling for an hospital audit review after yesterday's admission of another cancer bungle in SA.[MORE]
Another bungle prompts cancer treatment review
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Another cancer treatment bungle in SA prompts a review of all public and private hospitals.[MORE]
Another cancer bungle at SA hospital
Another cancer treatment error affects 11 patients at an Adelaide hospital.[MORE]
Swayze denies 'near death' reports
Actor Patrick Swayze fights pancreatic cancer, tabloid reports he's near death.[MORE]
Vic scientists to lead million-mum cancer study
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Victorian scientists are preparing to lead the world's biggest study into the causes of childhood cancer.[MORE]
Cancer scanner honours late premier
Tasmania's only PET scanner for cancer diagnosis is now open to private and public patients.[MORE]
Macquarie boss Clarke on leave for cancer treatment
Investment bank Macquarie Group says its chairman David Clarke will take leave for six months to undergo treatment for cancer. [MORE]
Water contamination found in Adelaide's south
Bore water contamination turns up in Adelaide's south, with a chemical also found in the west last year.[MORE]
Modbury Hospital cancer services cut: Oppn
The SA Opposition says the Govt has cut cancer treatment services at the Modbury Hospital.[MORE]
Cancer investigation needed: Oppn
The SA Oppn wants an investigation into claims of a possible breast cancer cluster at a private hospital in Adelaide.[MORE]
Breast cancer 'cluster' random, says report
A report concludes a 'cluster' of breast cancers at an Adelaide hospital was a random event.[MORE]
Cancer error review clears staff
Another inquiry has cleared staff of wrongdoing over a cancer treatment error at an Adelaide hospital.[MORE]
Electric pulse cancer treatment trialled in Aust
A treatment that uses an electric pulse to kill cancer cells is being trialled on Australian patients.[MORE]
Vic police embark on trek for cancer research
A group of Victorian police officers will start a 350-kilometre trek today to raise money for cancer research and treatment.[MORE]
High hopes for devil research
It is hoped the latest research into the facial tumour disease killing Tasmanian devils could also uncover clues about human cancers.[MORE]
Police officers walk for children's cancer
A group of police will embark on a 350 kilometre journey from Wodonga to Melbourne tomorrow, to raise money for children with cancer.[MORE]
Vitamin B3 could protect against skin cancer: research
New research from the University of Sydney has found a vitamin present in common foods could be mixed into sunscreens to protect Australians against skin cancer.[MORE]
Cancer patients want to know about high cost drugs: survey
Australian cancer patients say they want to be told about expensive new drugs, even if they cannot afford to take them.[MORE]
Patient centre to ease travel costs
A new affordable patient accommodation centre has opened in Hobart to ease the burden on people travelling for medical treatment.[MORE]
Fundraising convoy attracts big turnout
Wollongong police say a road convoy in New South Wales, organised to raise funds for Camp Quality yesterday, attracted 590 trucks and 345 motorbikes.[MORE]
Chemotherapy contributes to a quarter of cancer deaths: study
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A new study has raised serious questions about the use of chemotherapy for late-stage cancer patients.[MORE]
Cancer council applauds new anti-smoking bill
The Queensland Cancer Council (QCC) says the State Government is protecting children with its proposed new anti-tobacco laws.[MORE]
