They told me I didn’t have cancer, but a tumour sat there for months
One of two women who had their breast biopsies swapped in a shocking BreastScreen Queensland bungle has told of her devastation after being given a false all-clear.
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New way to treat disease growing at faster rate than Alzheimer’s
A major discovery has been made that will create a new way to treat this neurodegenerative disease which has seen the highest increase in cases globally.
Doing this 3 times a week helps sex issues after prostate cancer
Men can improve their sex lives after prostate cancer if they do this amount of exercise each week, it’s now been found.
I thought I had a headache – but my brain and spine were leaking
This retired nurse thought she just had a nasty headache, but in reality, fluid was leaking from her brain and spine. This is what doctors did next.
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Wrong woman operated on in shock cancer test swap
An investigation has been launched after the biopsy results of two breast cancer patients were mixed up in a shocking lab bungle.
Urgent health alert in major Aussie state
Health authorities have issued a warning for a highly infectious viral illness after two new measles cases were detected in two major Aussie cities.
VAD gave my husband peace. It can do the same for you
A widow has recalled the way her husband took control of his death through voluntary assisted dying that allowed him to “peacefully” slip away in his own bed surrounded by family. WATCH THE VIDEO
This is not like the dementia you see on TV or the movies
Now, having lived with dementia for several years, I can share that one of my greatest concerns is not my memory loss. This is what it is instead.
It started as a small spot on my nose – then I realised I had mpox
Tom Winch’s experience with mpox, previously known as monkeypox, started with a single blemish on his nose. He’s sharing his story to raise awareness.
This brain therapy helped me feel less fatigued from MS
Jette Beek has been involved in a clinical trial for a new therapy for multiple sclerosis – it helped her temporarily.
I wish I knew this before going into premature menopause at 32
Steph Hilton went into premature menopause at only 32. She says she started to get these symptoms before the devastating diagnosis and has this one regret.
Brain tumour sufferer’s plea amid Apple Cider Vinegar Netflix series
An Aussie woman who has been diagnosed with two brain tumours has spoken out amid the release of the Netflix series inspired by cancer fraudster Belle Gibson.
Full list: Clinic wait times for ADHD diagnosis revealed
Australians are waiting several months to see psychiatrists for an initial ADHD assessment, with some clinics unable to take on new patients. See the wait times at each clinic.
Why this could stop ‘nasty’ prostate cancer side effects
For many men the side effects of prostate cancer treatment are “horrendous” – like sex dysfunction, heart disease and diabetes. This discovery could change that.
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