Coughing fit triggers health nightmare as dad’s life hangs in balance
Father-of-two and avid rock climber Adam Binns suffered a severe medical episode after succumbing to a simple bug — now doctors say he might never fully recover.
Adults 30-50
Grief for young mum as family day out turns tragic
Young mum Maddison Hicks dedicated her life to her beautiful children, until her own life was cut unbelievably short after a tragic sudden event.
Adelaide man’s grim choice in face of rare diagnosis
Justin Campbell is currently awaiting treatment in Mexico. If it succeeds, he could go to Cambridge. If it fails, he says euthanasia may be his only option.
‘Hell of a journey’: Mum-of-four’s disease masks cancer diagnosis
After dismissing her symptoms and collapsing multiple times on her home floor, Tara Tedge was diagnosed with a life-altering disease which she wants to raise awareness for so no-one else has to go through what she is.
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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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