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Robyn Riley is the medical editor for the Herald Sun. She is an award-winning journalist and an author who has been covering the medical and health round for more than three decades, with a particular interest in research. Join the Herald Sun’s Health & Medical Facebook group to be the first to hear about the medical breakthroughs you need to know about at www.facebook.com/groups/heraldsunhealth

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 09, 2017, a patient is pictured before a mammography at the Paoli-Calmette institute, a fight against cancer regional centre. All women should get mammogram screening for breast cancer starting from age 40, rather than 50, an influential US health body announced May 9, 2023, a move it said could save thousands of lives. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer and the second most common cause of cancer death for women in the United States, killing around 42,000 women and 500 men, according to official data. Black women are 40 percent more likely to die than white women. (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT / AFP)

More than 6600 undiagnosed Vic cancer cases post pandemic

Victorians continue to miss having lifesaving cancer screenings in the wake of Covid, with a new analysis showing as many as 6660 residents are likely to be living with an undiagnosed cancer.

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Greg suffered a stroke on the morning he was at home preparing for his latest show. A year on he has learnt to walk, talk and conduct again. Greg Hocking is a conductor for the Melbourne Opera and pictured at the Athenaeum Theatre. Picture: David Caird

The show goes on for beloved Melbourne theatre icon

Greg Hocking thought he may never walk again, let alone stand in front of an audience, but thanks to the RMH he will conduct Handel’s Messiah this Christmas.

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Christmas miracle. Five years ago Freyja Christiansen became the first person in Australia to have robotic surgery to remove tumours from her neck and head at the Epworth Hospital in Melbourne. The success of her surgery gave hope to families across the globe.Freyja Christiansen, and the surgeon Dr Ben Dixon, in theatre with the de Vinci X surgical robot that was used to extract the tumour.Picture: David Caird

World-first robotic surgery has Freyja living her best life

Freyja Christiansen is the only child to have robotic surgery to remove a tumour from her neck. Five years on, she is back in Melbourne to celebrate a Christmas and living her best life.

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Canadian model Winnie Harlow poses upon arrival to attend the

Breakthrough in search for cure for psoriasis, alopecia

A world-first discovery by Melbourne researchers is paving the way for a potential cure for debilitating skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo and alopecia.

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18-month-old Hunter Henry can finally smile for the first time in his short life after surgeons at Monash Children's Hospital fixed his cleft palate. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Brave Hunter’s remarkable journey after life-changing surgeries

The odds have been against toddler Hunter Henry even before he was born, but thanks to a team at Monash Children’s Hospital this cheeky boy has many reasons to smile.

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Professor Jason Payne, chief executive officer of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

New CEO starts at Peter Mac

Peter Mac has a new CEO. Read about his journey from Strathmerton to academic achievements in Victoria and New South Wales.

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Handful of walnuts kernels against the walnuts in shell background

Grabbing a handful of nuts could boost male fertility

A cheap, easy addition to the daily diet of men has huge health benefits, and could even help couples suffering fertility issues.

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Under embargo, pic to run Tuesday 21 November 2023. $100m announcement of research funding for WEHI for immunology research. It will help people like Michael who was born with a immune disorder that killed his father. Michael Julian, daughter Pearl (8months) and Dr. Charlotte Slate. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

‘Life-changing’: $100m donation to crack asthma, allergies

One of the largest philanthropic donations in Australian history will fund a world-first immunology research centre in Melbourne, driving new treatments for diseases such as asthma, allergies and arthritis.

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Movember co-founder Travis Garone. Twenty years on, Movember has spread to 18 countries, engaged 6.9 million fundraisers across the world and funded 1300 men's health programs. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Alarming gap in men’s mental health support

More men than ever are seeking help for their mental health but they are dropping out of therapy sessions following an alarming gap in services.

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Premier's Large Health Service of the Year, The Royal WomenÃ¢â¬â¢s HospitalFrom left: Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas with Cath Bowtell (Board Chair); Tania Angelini (Chief Communications Officer) and Professor Sue Matthews (Chief Executive Officer).

All the winners from the 2023 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards

Victoria’s healthcare workers have been celebrated at the 2023 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. See the photos

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