cancer
Guild moving on harm minimisation: Tambassis
The deferral of a decision on codeine scheduling will give the Guild time to address the problem of codeine dependence, national president George Tambassis said in his address to the …
$2 saved in health costs per $1 spent on vitamin B supplement
A new health economics analysis has revealed that regular supplementation with Insolar, a vitamin B3 derivative produced by Blackmores, which can reduce the risk of new skin cancers significantly, potentially …
Huge financial cancer impact for one in three
One in three cancer patients experiences a significant financial burden due to the cost of cancer medication, according to new research being presented at the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia’s …
‘Chemo brain’ helped by online exercises
Cancer survivors experiencing problems with their memory and concentration following chemotherapy treatment can help overcome symptoms using simple online brain training exercises, a conference of cancer experts in Hobart will …
UV exposure: it all adds up, warns SunSmart
A SunSmart campaign unveiled today warns Victorians that it’s not just tanners who are at risk of skin cancer, as new data shows more adults get sunburned during day-to-day activities …
Guild supports walk4braincancer in Canberra
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Ann Dalton and David Quilty participated in the walk4braincancer in Canberra over the weekend with Cure Brain Cancer Foundation campaign manager Jhaike Braham. Last month …
Clinical tips: skin cancer explained
Australians may be more aware in the 21st century of safe sun behaviours, but the incidence of skin cancer remains high and pharmacists need to be vigilant, writes Louis Roller. …
New rare leukaemia treatment listed on PBS: Ley
Health Minister Sussan Ley says patients with rare chronic myeloid leukaemia and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia now have affordable access to a life-changing medicine that would normally cost up to $66,500 …
Processed and red meats linked to bowel cancer
A New World Health Organisation study linking processed and red meats to cancer highlights the benefits of eating more fruit, vegetables and whole grains, Cancer Council Australia said today. The …
CMA welcomes B3-skin cancer findings
CEO of Complementary Medicines Australia Carl Gibson has welcomed results from a University of Sydney study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which show that vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) …
Breast cancer 5-year survival rates improving in young women
A report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare for the first time presents information and statistics about breast cancer in young women aged 20-39 years. The …
Anthracyclines’ toxic side-effects could be avoided
The toxic side effects of anthracyclines which affect up to a quarter of patients by damaging their heart could soon be avoided thanks to research by University of Canberra scientist …