Cancer
Toxic fungi behind the ‘Pharaoh’s curse’ can kill cancer cells
These spores may have killed famous archaeologists studying the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Now they could save lives.
- Angus Dalton
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A half-match transplant was Ismaeel’s only option. His parents jumped at it – they had been here before
A shortage of bone marrow donors is causing problems for Australians, particularly those from diverse backgrounds.
- Penry Buckley
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The sunburn generation: Why young people are risking cancer for tans
While Generation Z was coveting tan lines, Grace was a young mum with stage 4 cancer.
- Kate Aubusson
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Aged 35, I never expected to be diagnosed with bowel cancer
It has been almost a year since my world was turned upside down. It began with abdominal cramps – nothing too alarming at first. Eventually the pain became unbearable.
- Naomi Lorenzen
Australian actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56
The Australian actor, who was the son of former prime minister Billy McMahon, passed away after a private battle with cancer.
- Kayla Olaya
‘Everybody expects you to be better’: Princess of Wales’ revealing comments on cancer diagnosis, recovery
Princess Catherine made her most personal statements to date about her diagnosis and recovery as she spoke to patients and workers at a cancer centre.
- Hannah Furness and India McTaggart
Sydney hospital boss departs after cancer diagnosis delays revealed
The shock announcement came just hours before doctors were due to move a vote of no confidence in his handling of a backlog of patients waiting for diagnostic procedures.
- Angus Thomson and Kate Aubusson
When faced with an incurable disease, Justine made these important changes to her life
Being diagnosed with a serious illness can be heartbreaking, but it can lead to positive changes.
- Elli Jacobs
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‘Not manageable’: Patients waiting up to a year for cancer diagnoses at Sydney hospital
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer after 363 days is among dozens of cases which have led doctors at one of Sydney’s biggest hospitals to sound the alarm.
- Angus Thomson
More young people are getting colon cancer. Here is what you can do to protect yourself
Australia has the highest reported rates in the world of colon cancer in younger people. Understanding the possible causes is the first step towards dealing with this deadly disease.
- Paula Goodyer
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