Specialist Updates Oncology

Is robotic surgery overused in oropharyngeal cancer?

19th August 2019
A world-first trial comparing radiotherapy with robotic surgery for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma has concluded that…
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Specialist Updates Oncology

Elective node radiation effective in recurrent prostate cancer, but more toxic

16th August 2019
Elective nodal radiotherapy appears to reduce relapses more effectively than stereotactic body radiotherapy in men with…
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Australian Doctor News

Is the breast screening program still value for money?

13th August 2019
It is costing up to $65,000 for each life-year saved under Australia’s breast screening program, trigger­ing calls for more…
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Professor Karen Canfell
Specialist Updates Oncology

Three new cancer drugs listed on the PBS

2nd August 2019
Three new treatments have been listed on the PBS for people with aggressive forms of cancer, including refractory…
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Video: Experts call for better pay for GPs who insert LARCs

19th August 2019
Despite long-standing advice from peak medical bodies including the World Health Organization that long-acting reversible…
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6Minutes News

Two carrots a day may reduce SCC risk

1st August 2019
Just two carrots a day may protect against squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), with a study showing higher intake of dietary…
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6Minutes News

Aussie doctors hail precision radiation findings on metastatic prostate cancer

22nd July 2019
Precision radiation treatment can delay treatment escalation in men with metastatic prostate cancer without leading to…
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Precision radiation leads to improved metastatic prostate cancer survival: study
Specialist Updates Oncology

Q&A: How to help breast cancer survivors reduce CVD risk

19th July 2019
Oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara is on a mission to improve management of cardiovascular disease among patients…
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