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	Oncology News Australia • Dec 18, 2020 17:5
The OJC Meets Grant McArthur The Oncology Podcast, brought to you by oncologynews.com.au, is proud to present the latest episode in our ‘The OJC Meets…’ series in which ... the anticipated surge in cancer diagnoses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Grant’s research into melanoma and priorities for the VCCC.

Partners

	The Medical News • Dec 18, 2020 8:12
WEHI researchers suggest potential new approach to treat stomach cancer WEHI researchers have identified a key molecular regulator involved in the progression and spread of stomach cancer, suggesting a potential ... WEHI researchers have identified a key molecular regulator involved in the progression and spread of stomach cancer, suggesting a potential

	The Mercury (Licensed by Copyright Agency) • Dec 17, 2020 6:0
Melbourne made nasal spray could help stop coronavirus in cancer patients It is hoped daily doses of the medication — which contains cancer drug interferon — will prevent infections from ... and the common cold. Professor Monica Slavin, Director of Infectious Diseases at Peter Mac and the National Centre for Infections in Cancer,

	Premier of Victoria • Dec 15, 2020 11:1
Cutting-Edge Technology Tackles Brain Tumours Victorian patients with brain tumours and cranial disorders will have a greater chance of survival and improved quality of life thanks to ... ever gamma knife. Minister for Health Martin Foley today unveiled the $8 million gamma knife at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The

	North Western Melbourne • Dec 14, 2020 16:14
Parkville Connect: the new healthcare provider portal for the Parkville precinct hospital’s shared Electronic Medical Record 14 December 2020 Do you have patients who attend the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Royal Women’s Hospital, the Royal Children’s Hospital or ... who attend the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Royal Women’s Hospital, the Royal Children’s Hospital or Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre? The

Grants

	Pressdisplay - Herald Sun (Epaper) • Dec 14, 2020 9:44
Medical research to get $311m DOCTORS have welcomed a $311m boost to research into dementia, cancer and aged care to be announced in Melbourne ... to research into dementia, cancer and aged care to be announced in Melbourne on Monday. Health Minister Greg Hunt will unveil funding for

	Mirage News • Dec 14, 2020 9:12
$311 million for dementia, cancer and additional medical research Twelve grant opportunities from the Morrison Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), with a total value of almost $311 million, ... Twelve grant opportunities from the Morrison Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), with a total value of almost $311 million,

Lung Cancer

	Sky News Australia • Dec 20, 2020 23:48
Breakthrough lung cancer drug to be added to the PBS A lung cancer drug that could save or extend the lives of 1000 Australians will have its cost slashed in the new year going from $90,000 ... A lung cancer drug that could save or extend the lives of 1000 Australians will have its cost slashed in the new year going from $90,000 per

	The Sydney Morning Herald (Licensed by Copyright Agency) • Dec 20, 2020 19:23
Lung cancer drug subsidy will make 'big difference’ for patients If you’re a non-smoking woman and you develop a cough, the last thing you think you've got is lung cancer. That’s ... , headaches.” Lung cancer was the biggest cancer killer in Australia despite being the fifth most common cancer diagnosis. It’s estimated

	The Medical News • Dec 19, 2020 13:43
FDA approves first adjuvant treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Tagrisso (osimertinib) as the first adjuvant treatment for patients with non-small ... partners. For this review, FDA collaborated with the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency,

	Mirage News • Dec 15, 2020 10:13
Link between COPD, emphysema and lung cancer could lead to new treatments Hudson Institute scientists have paved the way to potentially test new treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and ... , RMIT University, Victoria, Australia. Funding NHMRC, United States Department of Defense, Victorian Government Operational Infrastructure

Melanoma

	The Land • Dec 16, 2020 8:0
Don't get bowled over by skin cancer Ignoring non-melanoma skin cancer could be fatal Developed in consultation with Rare Cancers Australia and leading cancer specialists using data analyses by PwC Australia, the Burden of Non

Pancreatic Cancer

	The New Zealand Herald • Dec 20, 2020 3:0
Pancreatic cancer: New Zealand first treatment extending lives of patients Miriam Walter saw the tumour in her pancreas shrink 73 per cent thanks to new technology. Photo / Supplied Miriam Walter was told she would ... summer with her family. The OncoSil device, developed by an Australian medical technology company, is extending and even saving the lives of

Women's Cancer

	Yahoo!7 News (Licensed by Copyright Agency) • Dec 17, 2020 1:26
Breast cancer screening rates above 2018 Breast cancer screening rates have recently soared after coronavirus restrictions eased. The number of mammograms ... through BreastScreen Australia between July to September was about 12,000 higher compared to the same period two years ago. The Australian

Treatment Development

	ABC [Tropical Queensland] • Dec 18, 2020 23:37
'It's given me quality time': Grandmother outlives terminal cancer diagnosis with immunotherapy In 2018, Helen Delaney feared she might not be around to witness the marriage of her son Andrew and his partner Laura. Key points: Helen ... through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), which subsidised medications in Australia. "She can come in every couple of weeks for the

	Fraser Coast Chronicle (Licensed by Copyright Agency) • Dec 17, 2020 7:4
This type of sunscreen could be deadly Relying on aerosol sunscreens could be deadly this summer, with a host of dodgy products deemed ineffective by ... has warned against Australians using aerosol sunscreens due to their ineffectiveness and false advertising. Picture: News Corp Australia

	Mirage News • Dec 17, 2020 6:11
Cancer Council warns against use of aerosol sunscreens Alarming new research shows aerosol sunscreens are putting Aussies at risk of sunburn With summer days ahead, Cancer Council together with ... . Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Every year nearly 2,000 people die from skin cancer and the Australian

Covid-19 & Cancer

	Gold Coast Bulletin (Licensed by Copyright Agency) • Dec 17, 2020 6:19
Melbourne made nasal spray could help stop coronavirus in cancer patients A nasal spray is being rolled out in Melbourne in an attempt to stop coronavirus in cancer patients and other ... A nasal spray is being rolled out in Melbourne in an attempt to stop coronavirus in cancer patients and other highly vulnerable people who

	The Sydney Morning Herald (Licensed by Copyright Agency) • Dec 17, 2020 0:2
The year in health: COVID-19 sees surgery backlogs, cancer screenings dip and crisis calls soar Emergency rooms emptied, cancer screening fell, elective surgeries were delayed, prescriptions for mental health ... of millions of Australians. These are just some of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to data from the Australian Institute

	Mirage News • Dec 15, 2020 14:52
Funding boost for big Ideas Photo: Getty Images A fresh approach to improve COVID-19 and treatment for other lung disease and innovative research on rheumatoid ... Wechalekar are recipients of 2020 Ideas Grants announced today by the Australian Government. Associate Professor Jillian Carr, with Flinders

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