News
News
Ultra-hypofractionated versus conventionally fractionated radiotherapy for prostate cancer: 5-year outcomes of the HYPO-RT-PC randomised, non-inferiority, phase 3 trial
Prof. Anders Widmark, MD, et al published a paper on ultra-hypofractionation in 2019. Ultra-hypofractionated versus conventionally fractionated radiotherapy for prostate cancer: 5-year outcomes of the HYPO-RT-PC randomised, non-inferiority, phase 3 trial.
Read more »
Study shows that radiation therapy can be used in some cases to treat metastatic prostate cancer
Metastatic prostate cancer: Which men benefit from radiation therapy? There have often been long held beliefs that once a cancer has metastasised (where the cancer has spread to another site from the original site), there is often little to be gained by treating the primary site with local ...
Read more »
Stand up, speak out and take action for World Cancer Day 2021
To mark World Cancer Day on 4 February, radiation oncologists from across Australia and New Zealand have united to stand up, speak out and take action to raise awareness of radiation therapy as a safe and effective cancer treatment. Embracing the theme of ‘I Am and I Will’, our ...
Read more »
Lex shares the beginning of his radiation therapy treatment journey
Lex and Tricia have been married for 35 years. The first ever sore throat of his life and a neck lump heralded an unexpected diagnosis. Lex was diagnosed with a 4cm cancerous tumour at the back of his tongue and is undergoing radiation therapy. Lex and Tricia have shared the beginning of their ...
Read more »
Congratulations to our 2020 virtual fun run winners!
The annual Targeting Cancer Fun Run is traditionally held as part of the College’s ASM, but unfortunately was not able to go ahead this year. Instead, the campaign moved the fun run online. Targeting Cancer encouraged members, stakeholders, supporters and their families and friends to get ...
Read more »
The annual Targeting Cancer fun run moves online
This month we were all supposed to be enjoying the annual Targeting Cancer fun run around the beautiful Melbourne Docklands as part of RANZCR’s ASM – unfortunately the world had other plans. So this year, we have moved the fun run online! Join us in posting a video or photo on social media of ...
Read more »
UPDATED: Radiation therapy during COVID-19 – Frequently Asked Questions
Radiation therapy services are essential and still accessible throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Radiation oncology teams are making special provisions for patients in the current situation. Targeting Cancer has developed Frequently Asked Questions to support patients, their families and friends ...
Read more »
Improving treatment for head and neck cancer: new video series
A unique series of 14 videos on innovations in the treatment of head and neck cancer patients has been launched to mark World Head and Neck Cancer Day on 27 July 2020. Each video focuses on the clinical practice of multidisciplinary team members and researchers to improve survival and quality ...
Read more »
Investigating symptoms of lung cancer: a guide for all health professionals
Investigating symptoms of lung cancer: a guide for all health professionals was developed by Cancer Australia and assists health professionals in the identification and appropriate investigation of symptoms and signs of lung cancer. The guide supports the timely referral of patients into the ...
Read more »
