How do we eliminate the most diagnosed cancer in the world?
On Monday, Labor MP Peta Murphy became one of the nine women, on average, who lose their lives to breast cancer each day in Australia. Is a zero death target realistic?
Almost eight years after Labor MP Peta Murphy received her first breast cancer diagnosis came the discovery that it had spread to her bones. Two weeks later, on July 24, 2019, she gave her maiden speech in parliament.
“Cancer sucks,” she declared when she mentioned her illness towards the end of that speech. “I am neither unique nor alone, but I am someone who has a platform that can be used to benefit others.”
Emma ConnorsSenior editor and writerEmma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
