Cancer News

Cancer cells forced to die

Instead of killing off cancer cells with toxic drugs, scientists have discovered a molecular pathway that forces them to grow old and die.

US slashes cancer death rate

US doctors and scientists have made huge strides in the fight against cancer in the past four decades, slashing the death rate by nearly 16%, a report shows.

Lymphoma survivor on a mission

The message is clear: it’s simply not true that a diagnosis of cancer is the beginning of the end of life, or of quality of life.

Fertility miracle for cancer mom

A woman has given birth to two babies after her fertility was restored using transplants of ovarian tissue, the first time this complex treatment has produced two pregnancies.

Personalised cancer treatment hope

Researchers have found a way to analyse the "fingerprint" of a cancer, and then use that fingerprint to track the trajectory of that particular tumour in that particular person.

Rhubarb may fight cancer

Good news for those looking for tasty ways to potentially improve their odds of staying healthy: baked rhubarb may help fight cancer.

Your job may give you lung cancer

Men who work in certain occupations continue to be at increased risk of lung cancer, new research from Italy shows.

Cooldrink, pancreatic cancer linked

People who drink at least two sugary cooldrinks a week have an increased risk of developing cancer of the pancreas, and researchers suspect the culprit is sugar.

HRT may lower colon cancer risk

HRT can carry serious health risks, but a new study adds to evidence that menopausal women who use the hormones may have lower odds of developing colon cancer.

Ruben Kruger dies of brain cancer

Ruben Kruger, former Springbok flank and 1995 Rugby World Cup winner, has died in Pretoria on Wednesday night after a protracted battle with brain cancer.

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