Woman told she’s too young dealt devastating diagnosis
This 28-year-old single mum’s Christmas plans have been ruined after she was dealt a devastating diagnosis she never expected.
Cancer
Leaked report exposes ‘major concerns’ over landmark cancer unit
An embattled US company awarded a lucrative taxpayer contract to create a world-leading Adelaide cancer centre had a “clinically unproven” system, a leaked official assessment warned.
Mum’s shock find while breastfeeding daughter
Mum Jacqui Faliszewski was breastfeeding when she noticed something unusual. She was “absolutely devastated” by what happened next.
‘Insidious killer disease’: Another SA pollie reveals shock cancer diagnosis
Outspoken parliamentarian Frank Pangallo has opened up about his cancer battle, revealing his prognosis after months of gruelling secret treatment.
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Five women dismissed by GPs fighting unthinkable battles
Meet five Aussie women told by their GPs they were “too young for cancer,” only to be diagnosed far too late with heartbreaking consequences.
Gallery: All the fun at the Mother’s Day Classic
Did you and mum start this special day at the annual Mother’s Day Classic from Pinky Flat to raise money for cancer research? See if you were snapped.
Why doctor dismissed mum’s obvious symptom
A few years ago, a simple symptom was dismissed by a doctor. Now mum-of-two Emma Eckersley is fighting for her life. Here she tells her story.
‘He’s too young to know’: Terminal mum’s impossible choice
At just age 27, Milly Mitchell is facing what no mother should ever have to endure – the prospect of leaving her young son behind. Here she explains why she’s keeping it from him.
Dating with a terminal illness: Young couple’s heartbreaking story
Rhys Couzens had married the woman of his dreams. But a short four months later, he was reading his new wife’s eulogy: “Loving you was the only option I ever considered.”
The cancer generation: Young people getting big C in record numbers
Experts warn Australia isn’t prepared for its next epidemic – a sharp rise in young people being diagnosed with cancer, just like Princess Kate. Here’s what you need to know.
‘Final wish come true’: A pie and a beer at the footy for one last time
After being diagnosed with terminal spinal cancer, Simon became the first palliative care patient to be granted one last simple pleasure under a new make-a-wish initiative.
‘Am I going to lose my child?’: The words no parent wants to hear
A family of eight has been left heartbroken after doctors delivered life-changing news about the West Lakes Shore family’s youngest member.
‘I thought three things when doctors told me I had cancer’
Single mum Katrina Mudge says her GP ignored her symptoms – even when she knew something was very wrong. This was her reaction when she was diagnosed with stage four cancer.
‘Like a Tic Tac under my skin’: SA woman’s grim diagnosis inspires a movement
Linda Howell felt a Tic Tac-shaped lump under her skin when pregnant with her second son – months later she found out it could kill her. Now that find has inspired a lifesaving movement.
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