Labor is defending its multi-billion-dollar pledge to provide free consultations to cancer patients after criticisms about how much it will help with patients' costs, with the Coalition slamming it as an "irresponsible hoax". SOURCE: Medical ... [Continue Reading]
Caring for an Older Adult with Cancer Comes with Emotional Challenges for Caregivers, Too
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary The number of informal caregivers who look after older adults with cancer is on the rise. Caregivers could be relatives, partners, or even friends who provide assistance to people in order ... [Continue Reading]
Oral bacteria in pancreas linked to more aggressive tumours
Swedish researchers from the Karolinska Institutet have found that the presence of oral bacteria in so-called cystic pancreatic tumours is associated with the severity of the tumour. It is hoped that the results can help to improve diagnosis and ... [Continue Reading]