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All Prostate Cancer Treatments About Equally Effective, Study Finds
The first controlled study comparing three different approaches to prostate cancer — radiation versus surgery versus “watchful waiting” — shows there is no truly bad choice for most men, experts said Wednesday. The British study won’t end debates over whether prostate cancer ...
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The myths that make cancer patients shun radiotherapy
Cancer patients are turning down radiotherapy because of misplaced fears about it being toxic or causing other cancers, an Australian survey reveals. Underuse of radiotherapy is also being driven by practical barriers, such as cost and having to travel to specialist centres, according to a ...
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Targeting Cancer website wins Sydney Design Award
We are very excited to announce that the Targeting Cancer campaign website designed by Butterfly has been recognised for its web design at the prestigious Sydney Design Awards. The Targeting Cancer website has won a Gold Award in the Digital EdTech category. The EdTech category focuses on how ...
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Baulkham Hills runner reaches 42nd City2Surf
When 72-year-old Michael Bendeich steps up to the starting line for the City2Surf this weekend, he will be wearing a sign that says “won’t give in!” The Baulkham Hills cancer survivor will also be celebrating his 42nd anniversary of the event, a notable number not just for himself. Read ...
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Michael runs his ‘Meaning of Life’ City2Surf
72 year old Michael Bendeich was diagnosed with a high risk skin cancer on his left hand in 2008 and received radiation therapy after surgery to prevent recurrence. He has had no more problems with the hand. In September 2014, he was diagnosed with a high risk prostate cancer and after seeing a ...
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Doctor on a mission to end tobacco investment
Dr Bronwyn King, Radiation Oncologist at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne is a doctor on a mission. Her tobacco free investment initiative, Tobacco Free Portfolios aims to reduce and eliminate tobacco investment from investment portfolios around the world. Dr King has almost single ...
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Winner Best in Class at Interactive Media Awards
We are very excited to announce that the Targeting Cancer campaign website designed by Butterfly, has won the Best in Class Award in the Healthcare category in the Interactive Media Awards. The Interactive Media Awards recognize the highest standards of excellence in website design and ...
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Radiation therapist shaving it off for cancer patients
Mark Udovitch, radiation therapist at Liverpool Hospital is an internet sensation with his hilarious celebrity impersonations. Mark is raising money for cancer patients through the Dry July campaign. Dry July challenges people to commit to one month without drinking alcohol, while raising funds ...
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Advanced technology and nature combine to make radiation treatment more comfortable
A multi-million dollar linear accelerator and a $30,000 grant from the Dry July Charity are combining to improve service delivery and treatment experience for radiation therapy patients at Waikato Hospital. Waikato Hospital has four linear accelerators (known as linacs) for radiation treatment, ...
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