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Immune-boosting gel prevents cancer relapse after surgery

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Immune-boosting gel prevents cancer relapse after surgery

A gel tested in mice prevented lingering cancer cells from growing or spreading around the body after surgeons remove tumours

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Upgraded Pap test detects two extra cancers before they spread

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Upgraded Pap test detects two extra cancers before they spread

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23andMe's breast cancer test may create false sense of security

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23andMe's breast cancer test may create false sense of security

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Cancer cells

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Cancer algorithm uses game theory to double survival time

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Australia’s cervical cancer vaccine might eradicate the disease

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Australia’s cervical cancer vaccine might eradicate the disease

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An MRI scan of a glioblastoma tumour

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Genetically engineered cells can seek and destroy brain cancer

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Skin microbes

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Bacteria on our bodies may be protecting us from skin cancer

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Chemotherapy

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Miniature personalised tumours could help you get the best chemo

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Stem cells zapped with radiation can protect mice from cancer

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Stem cells zapped with radiation can protect mice from cancer

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Vaping could cause cancer – but it’s still safer than smoking

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Vaping could cause cancer – but it’s still safer than smoking

When human lung and bladder cells are grown in the lab, they turn cancerous at a higher rate if exposed to nicotine compounds found in e-cigarettes

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Calm down – China is not racing ahead with human CRISPR trials

Analysis

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Just one cigarette a day can cause serious heart problems

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Bowel cancer test may be a much better way to screen for polyps

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Luck of the devil: How a Tasmanian icon is outwitting cancer

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