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Health: Library - 29 July 2010
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and despite treatment advances the cure rate is still very low.
Health: Library - 25 February 2010
Ovarian cancer has been called a silent killer. But most women diagnosed with the disease do experience symptoms; it's just they don't link them to cancer.
Health: Library - 22 April 2008
Brain tumours can be either malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous). Treatment depends on the type of tumour, whether it's a primary or secondary, its size and location in the brain, and the person's age and fitness.
Health: Library - 29 November 2005
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide, and the 13th most common cancer in women in Australia. But regular Pap smears and a new vaccine can prevent many cases.
Health: Library - 01 September 2005
Breast cancer is the biggest cause of cancer-related deaths amongst women. About one woman in 11 in Australia will get the condition in her lifetime, but a diagnosis is not a death sentence.
Health: Library - 04 August 2005
Bowel cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer and the second most common cause of death from cancer. It is important for people to be screened for bowel cancer, and to adopt preventative lifestyle measures.
Health: Library - 18 October 2004
Leukaemia is a cancer of the white blood cells. It can be fatal, though there have been great advances in treatments. In children it's curable in most cases.
Health: Library - 29 April 2004
Asbestos is highly toxic, causing a range of lung diseases that are slow to develop but in many cases deadly. Mining companies and other industries that used asbestos are now being sued by affected workers and a new wave of cases may be looming among home renovators. Are you at risk?
Health: Library - 15 May 2003
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in Australian men after skin cancer.
Health: Library - 27 February 2003
Skin cancer occurs when the UV light in sunlight damages the DNA in skin, causing skin cells to mutate and grow into cancers. It's the most common form of cancer in Australia, and Australians have the highest incidence in the world.
Health: The Pulse - 03 June 2010
Many of us think of massage as a treat. But, for people with a serious illness like cancer, it can be a powerful tool to help them cope with their treatment.
Health: Quizzes - 27 May 2010
Many men suffer prostate problems in old age. But how much do you know about the prostate?
Health: The Pulse - 14 January 2010
You probably know it's important to cover up to protect yourself from the sun; but when it comes to checking for skin cancers you actually need to take off your clothes.
Health Minutes - 24 August 2009
A new treatment for people with Barrett's oesophagus could help reduce incidence of related cancer, research has found.
Health: Healthy Living - 26 May 2009
Too much sun is a health hazard, but so is too little. How much is 'just right'?
Health Minutes - 23 March 2009
Even modest alcohol intake may raise the risk of breast cancer in women.
Health Minutes - 02 March 2009
Vitamins E, C and selenium supplements won't reduce your chance of developing certain cancers and heart disease, new research has found.
Health Minutes - 21 July 2008
Being strong might predict a longer life. Muscle strength seems to protect against cancer and all combined causes of death, say researchers.
Health Minutes - 07 July 2008
A New South Wales study has found that unknown primary site cancers - cancers that have spread, but where the original site can't be found - can be nastier than similar secondary cancers, and may be a special kind of cancer in their own right.
Health Minutes - 07 July 2008
A study of 38,000 men has found that unless you're extremely obese, cardiorespiratory fitness can abolish the risk of dying of cancer associated with being overweight.
Health Minutes - 07 July 2008
A newer, safer drug is more cost-effective than the current medication for preventing breast cancer in high-risk women.
Health: The Pulse - 29 May 2008
Peer group pressure - from friends family and work mates - is what ultimately forces people to quit smoking, say US researchers.
Health Minutes - 17 April 2008
One in 20 cancers in post menopausal women can be blamed on being overweight or obese.
Health Minutes - 02 April 2008
Soy may help heart disease and cancer, but the evidence is patchy - and bingeing on it may do more harm than good.
Health Minutes - 25 March 2008
Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus is becoming more common in rich countries. An Australian study has found that obesity is one of the major risk factors.
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