Nine unsung Aussie female heroes changing how we live
These nine women are extraordinary in their own right. From stopping child marriages to finding the cure for cancer, helping others with grief and fitness, these are their stories.
Cancer
I thought I had a food intolerance – but it was bowel cancer
A young dad-of-two thought he had coeliac disease after he began experiencing stomach pains a few months ago – but the truth was much more sinister.
Qld mum loses husband in midst of her own heartbreaking fight
When this mother was dealt the heartbreaking diagnosis of stage four breast cancer, she thought she’d always have her husband by her side to help her fight.
This drug helped me beat cancer – instead of $229k it now costs $31
When she was just 26-years-old, Bianca Tesoriero’s life changed in an instant, following a visit to her local emergency department.
More Stories
Australia is falling behind in the ‘new era’ of cancer treatment
When Lynda Dunstone was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer she was given six months to live. A new treatment discovered she was wrongly diagnosed and ‘saved her life’ – now she wants it accessible to save thousands more Australians.
Before and after scans show how ‘miracle drug’ shrank baby’s tumour
Just 12-weeks into his short life, baby Flynn Christy was diagnosed with infantile fibrosarcoma – but a “miracle drug” has worked wonders on his large tumour.
I had a tumour the size of a baby – why I hope to beat lethal cancer
Liv Curtis was diagnosed with a lethal cancer and had a complicated and dangerous operation to remove a tumour the size of a full-term baby. Now, a new medical discovery has given her hope.
Wrong woman operated on in shock cancer test swap
An investigation has been launched after the biopsy results of two breast cancer patients were mixed up in a shocking lab bungle.
VAD gave my husband peace. It can do the same for you
A widow has recalled the way her husband took control of his death through voluntary assisted dying that allowed him to “peacefully” slip away in his own bed surrounded by family. WATCH THE VIDEO
Brain tumour sufferer’s plea amid Apple Cider Vinegar Netflix series
An Aussie woman who has been diagnosed with two brain tumours has spoken out amid the release of the Netflix series inspired by cancer fraudster Belle Gibson.
Mum’s menopause diagnosis takes darkest possible turn
A South East Queensland mother has told how a doctor initially dismissed her symptoms as menopause, but they turned out to be something far more serious. Now, she’s trying to spend what time she has left with her little girl.
Why this could stop ‘nasty’ prostate cancer side effects
For many men the side effects of prostate cancer treatment are “horrendous” – like sex dysfunction, heart disease and diabetes. This discovery could change that.
Truckie dad’s heartbreaking comment before shock cancer find
A Queensland father-of-three has vowed to stay positive and focus on ‘quality over quantity’ of life after receiving a tragic brain cancer diagnosis.
I want to stop being discriminated against
Mia, a 20-year-old university student, took this test to save her life. But it now means she is being discriminated against.
Original URL: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/health/conditions/cancer