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ANU: Higher risk of cancer from ‘Mr Fluffy’ homes

People who lived in ‘Mr Fluffy’ homes have higher risks of cancer, according to the ACT Asbestos Health Study.

Workshops helping Cancer patients to Look Good Feel Better

Warm sunlight beams through glass windows as participants of this month’s Look Good Feel Better workshop sit at their stations.

Canberra’s own Climber Against Cancer

Local principal, outdoor enthusiast and cancer survivor Caitlin Horan is an ambassador for Climbers Against Cancer.

New hope for Aussies battling early stage breast cancer

Australians who face a high chance of cancer returning have been given new hope with the federal government expanding a treatment subsidy.

Give the gift of research, support and hope this Mother’s Day

Canberrans will join the Mother’s Day Classic on Sunday 12 May to show their support and raise funds for women facing breast cancer.

Prostate cancer knows no age: A call to action for younger men

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, the peak national body for the disease, has released a Survivorship Toolkit online web app.

Canberra students chop their locks for kids with cancer

Canberra Grammar School students cut and chop their hair to show support for people with cancer and fundraise for Sydney Children's Hospital.

Canberra region father and son take on Tour de Cure

In the spirit of doing what you can to help, Andrew and Caleb Gersbach are about to embark on the Tour de Cure, a mammoth 14,000km bike ride.

Ladies of Canberra, we need to talk about ovarian cancer

In Australia, five women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every day, three of those women will die. Canberra's Ann Prunty shares her story.

King Charles thanks public after cancer diagnosis

Britain's King Charles has given his "heartfelt thanks" for messages of support from the public, in his first statement since being diagnosed with cancer.

Horoscopes 8 – 14 February 2024

Patsy Bennett has put together her horoscopes for the week 8 – 14 February 2024.

ANU: Breakthrough in bowel cancer treatment

By activating a protein in the immune system, bowel cancer cells can be kept dormant, ANU scientists believe.

Horoscopes 1 – 7 February 2024

Patsy Bennett has put together her horoscopes for the week 1 - 7 February 2024.

Horoscopes 25 – 31 January 2024

Patsy Bennett has put together her horoscopes for the week 18 – 24 January 2024.

Horoscopes 18 – 24 January 2024

Patsy Bennett has put together her horoscopes for the week 18 - 24 January 2024.

Horoscopes 11 – 17 January 2024

Patsy Bennett has put together her horoscopes for the week 11 - 17 January 2024.

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