Shortness of breath leads to heartbreaking diagnosis
An SA hairdresser found herself stopping to catch her breath through haircuts — she could never have imagined a few weeks later, she’d receive a life-altering diagnosis.
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Routine check turned shock diagnosis for Fringe director
Fringe director and CEO Heather Croall will spend weeks recovering after a shock health scare.
‘Surprise diagnosis left me 24 hours for a life-changing choice’
A routine check-up after gastric band surgery was the beginning of a series of unexpected health shocks for this 22-year-old Adelaide woman.
The sudden illness that stole Tyrone’s life
A mother endured what no parent should ever have to – the loss of one of her children. Now she is speaking about how her son died to help raise awareness of the cruel condition.
Young Aussie star’s fateful last call to mum ‘the night before’ tragedy
When Trish Evelyn received the call that her son – a rising Aussie star – had ended his life, she thought her own heart would stop beating. Now she’s dedicating her life to spreading his message.
‘I thought I wouldn’t get to meet my daughter’: Dad’s biggest fear
A family member of a Socceroos star has been dealt a cruel blow, discovering he has cancer while awaiting the arrival of his second daughter.
Critically injured chef devastated after losing family in road crash
A head chef critically injured after a multi-car crash near Wattle Flat must recover in ICU after learning the crash took the life of his mother and sister.
‘I tried 15 mins of hypnotherapy a day for IBS and it’s life-changing’
Joanna could only book afternoon flights because she spent her mornings on the toilet with crippling IBS – now her life isn’t dictated by her chronic condition.
‘Unrelenting harassment’: People wait up to 10 years to seek help
Cheryl Williams was subjected to unrelenting bullying at the hands of peers. It left her feeling as though she didn’t want to be alive — but it took her years to seek help.
‘This isn’t just for older people’: Leaving family with an unimaginable decision
A grandfather of two was suddenly left fighting for his life leaving his family to make difficult medical decisions including an unexpected transplant.
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