Inside the ‘the 1% club’ you don’t want to be part of
A 62-year-old mother is lifting the lid on a one per cent club you would not want to be a member of. Find out why.
Adults 50-70
I thought I only had a hernia – but doctors found a tumour
Father-of-three Peter Giannopoulos saw his doctor for a routine check-up – then came a death sentence. He’s now hoping for a miracle.
‘She had no symptoms’: Single mum dealt terminal diagnosis
An Adelaide single mum-of-three went to hospital complaining of pain and left with a terminal diagnosis. Prior to that, she had no other symptoms.
‘It broke me’: SA dad given six months to live after stomach pains
It wasn’t until dad Steven Riley fainted from stomach pains did he go to the hospital — there he learnt he likely only had six months to live.
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‘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.
‘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.
‘Can’t gift wrap it’: Best friend gives greatest gift of life
A man has given the ultimate birthday gift to his best friend of over a decade – a live organ.
A brain injury left him thinking he was a cornflake, but still denied NDIS
A man with an acquired brain injury has been denied NDIS funding despite his doctors saying he will likely never recover.
‘She isn’t alone’: SA cancer survivors rally behind Ali Clarke
Ali Clarke’s devastating on-air health revelation has hit very close to home for thousands of South Australian women, some of whom have rallied to support the radio personality.
‘Borrowed time’: Popular Adelaide dog breeder’s terminal cancer fight
An Adelaide grandmother – and well-known dog breeder and disability carer – went into hospital to have her gallbladder removed but ended up with a terminal cancer diagnosis.
‘My dad has cancer and I sent him away to fight for his life’
Just two weeks after walking his daughter down the aisle, Mick Walker was diagnosed with cancer – and then he was told the only treatment was interstate away from his loved ones.
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