Women push for access to surgery to reduce breast cancer risk
Many Australian women with a high risk of breast cancer have been forced to wait in limbo for access to risk-reducing surgery. Now they are taking their fight to Canberra.
Conditions
Teen dead after allergic reaction to brownie
A student with a severe peanut allergy has died after consuming a gluten-free brownie that sent her into anaphylactic shock.
‘Curse stops with us’: Dad’s sad update
A Brisbane father has died a month after being diagnosed with an ultra-rare genetic condition that he dubbed the family “curse”.
Last hope: Why it’s costing me $20,000 a month to stay alive
It’s Jemma Juckes’ last throw of the dice as she awaits a decision on whether a new cancer drug will be added to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme. Her life depends on it.
More Stories
New test predicts Alzheimer’s years before it strikes
Scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind test that can predict dementia nine years before a diagnosis.
A new blood test ‘can predict’ the return of breast cancer
Better treatment is on the horizon
The signs you might have bowel cancer
An unexplained surge in bowel cancer among people aged under 50 has doctors worried and a new study highlights the signs you may have the disease.
Tattoos linked to cancer in shock study
Getting tattooed could increase a person’s risk of developing a certain type of cancer, researchers have found.
Eye sewn shut: Mum’s shock diagnosis at lash appointment
A young Adelaide mum-of-four was forced to have her eye sewn shut after her beauty appointment led to a terrifying health diagnosis.
‘Better than Ozempic’ diabetes drug arrives in Australia
A new drug set to be better than the infamous diabetes turned weight-loss drug Ozempic will be trialled by two Melbourne hospitals. See if you’re eligible.
‘Told it would fix itself’: Scary symptom dismissed by doctor
Sara-Jayne Edmunds became vegan in an attempt to fix her unrelenting bowel problems. But the cause was much more sinister.
‘Her liver was falling apart’: World-first cancer surgery saves Aussie mum
The only option for these cancer patients was a surgery with a less than 50 per cent success rate. This is the inside story of an Australian breakthrough that got the world talking.
Tea could significantly reduce the risk of dementia, study shows
Start sipping for more brain power
Can a liquid diet reverse type 2 diabetes?
Experts weigh in
Original URL: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/health/conditions/page/7