Breast cancer
Michelangelo ‘painted a woman’s breast cancer’ in the Sistine Chapel
The naked woman was brought to life by the Renaissance figure in his iconic fresco, known as The Flood, painted between 1508 and 1512.
- by Josephine McKenna
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‘I’m done being insecure’: Olivia Munn bares mastectomy scars
The actor has spoken about her decision to show her mastectomy scars in the latest campaign for Skims.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Opinion
Opinion
I survived breast cancer. Shame my marriage didn’t
As more of us survive, where is the focus on cancer’s long-term effects?
- by Kate Browne
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Cancer
Lisa’s cancer was ‘forgotten in the sea of celebratory pink’. Now she has been counted
NSW researchers believe 7900 people may live with metastatic breast cancer in their state alone, in the first attempt to count diagnoses.
- by Kate Aubusson
Elle Macpherson rejects experts’ concerns cancer could return
Experts have warned that supermodel Elle Macpherson has increased the risk of her breast cancer returning by rejecting treatment advised by doctors.
- by Carla Jaeger
Opinion
Cancer
I don’t want to pile on Elle, but if I’d ignored the doctors I’d be dead
I wish Elle Macpherson good health and a long life. But I do want to protect those with cancer from being told to thumb their noses at doctors.
- by Julia Baird
Opinion
Cancer
I never blamed myself for having breast cancer. Until I read Elle Macpherson’s book
Of all the money I have contributed to the Elle Macpherson empire over the years, it’s the $13 I spent on that e-book that I regret the most.
- by Sarah Moller
Here’s what experts think about Elle Macpherson’s cancer treatment
Australian breast cancer experts have weighed in on the model’s decision to pursue alternative, “holistic” treatments after her breast cancer surgery.
- by Frances Howe
Elle Macpherson refused chemotherapy to treat breast cancer despite advice from 32 doctors
Following surgery, doctors advised the model to undergo a mastectomy with radiation, chemotherapy and a breast reconstruction.
- by India McTaggart
Opinion
Opinion
I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m glad it wasn’t long COVID
I’ve always enjoyed being social and have often had too many drinks. Did I regret it? No. When you have cancer, it’s a bit too late to worry.
- by Margaret Gordon
‘Waited nine months to let me have it’: Pies fans have long memories, Steven May discovers
The outspoken full-back was reminded – loudly and often – on King’s Birthday what Collingwood supporters thought of his comments last October about the reigning premiers.
- by Peter Ryan
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