‘Starting to cry’: Prof Richard Scolyer’s update as he fights on
Former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer has told of how he is cherishing every moment he has with his family after his aggressive brain cancer returned.
Cancer
‘I hit my shoulder and the pain wouldn’t stop … it was cancer’
It seemed like an innocuous bump but it ultimately led Tessa to a rare diagnosis, six gruelling surgeries and losing part of her shoulder all while still at school.
‘Revolutionary’: This blood cancer treatment may also cure tumours
Melbourne scientists have shown for the first time how a “revolutionary” blood cancer treatment could be tweaked to cure hard-to-treat solid tumours, including breast, colon and ovarian.
The cancer wonder drug the world’s been waiting for
A drug that can delay the growth of breast cancer tumours is now available to more women under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
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I had bruises and started feeling tired — I never imagined cancer
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TV presenter reveals his response when told he had 3 months to live
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Are we helping or harming older patients by treating their cancer?
Cancer is generally more prevalent in older people. As the population ages in Australia it poses the question, are the side effects of treating some people for cancer worth it?
I found out I had aggressive cancer halfway into my pregnancy
Rocio Albornoz was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer in her second trimester. This is the remarkable story of how little Liam was delivered safely into the world.
‘I took my mum’s ashes to Paris in a drink bottle – we flew business’
An Aussie beauty brand founder flew business class to Paris carrying her mother’s ashes in a designer water bottle the whole way. Find out why.
Nurse’s tumour ‘should have been detected years ago’
A nurse diagnosed with a brain tumour believes genetic testing could have led to earlier detection, preventing severe symptoms.
Magda’s devastating cancer diagnosis: What you must know
Beloved TV icon Magda Szubanski’s diagnosis has thrown the spotlight on a rare type of blood cancer. Here’s what you need to know about the disease and its symptoms.
Heartbreak as 3yo twins battle cancer together
A family has received a second devastating blow just one year after her sister’s diagnosis.
‘I was in disbelief’: Symptoms clear up before devastating diagnosis
Phillip Mellen was going to cancel his colonoscopy appointment when something told him not to. Then he got the news too many young Aussies are now grappling with.
Mum’s fight for ‘more time’ amid heartbreaking terminal diagnosis
A Sunshine Coast mum-of-two should have been ready to celebrate Christmas with her family. Instead, she was getting the worst news of her life. HOW YOU CAN HELP.
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