The dentist visit that shattered a family’s world
After months of toothaches and mouth pain, this married father-of-two was referred by his dentist to an oral specialist – what came next was a “traumatic” discovery.
Adults 30-50
‘A haemorrhoid saved my life’: Young dad’s vital cancer warning
A young dad attributes a haemorrhoid to saving his life after he was diagnosed with a life-changing disease a week before he was due to marry his high school sweetheart.
Cruel new blow for farming couple in horror 10-year ordeal
Alison Starke was robbed of the ability to even speak in a decade-long struggle. But after she finally gained relief, fate delivered another brutal shock.
‘I don’t want to be wheelchair-bound’: Mum-of-two dealt cruel double diagnosis
Just after Mount Barker mum-of-two Caroline Nunan finally beat cancer she found out she had an incurable condition.
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‘Nightmare’: Routine dental visit uncovers grandad’s terminal illness
For Mount Gambier man Kevin Stock, a trip to the dentist turned into much more after they noticed something out of the ordinary.
‘I had no idea’: Blackout car crash reveals tragic tumour misdiagnosis
A father of a one-and-a-half-year-old couldn’t remember crashing his car. The next day he handed himself over to police and also had a brain scan. The results were heartbreaking.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘I live life three months at a time’: Man’s devastating cancer reality
Mark Godfrey never would’ve known he had cancer if he didn’t mention this strange symptom in passing to his GP at the end of his consult, now he lives life in three month blocks.
Horror as mum dies after daughter’s surgery
Paris Hedger had only just survived her own life-threatening medical crisis when her world was shattered after her mum tragically died in her sleep.
‘She didn’t want to leave’: Young mum dies after tragic cancer battle
A single mother from regional SA has died just weeks after being told by doctors she had only four months to live, leaving her family devastated.
‘Everybody with breasts should be self-examining’
After an SA radio star revealed she had breast cancer, a local GP has shared her advice – and how a 10-minute appointment could save lives.
Why medical marvel is facing Adelaide Hills ultra-marathon
This father-of-two was told he’d never have a family or make it to 38 years old. Now he’s training for his third ultra-marathon thanks to one big change.
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