An inspiring story has emerged from the new development site of the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital, where an 11-year-old cancer patient has received a special tribute. Henry Smart, who …
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Professor Richard Scolyer, a distinguished medical expert and co-recipient of the 2024 Australian of the Year award, has recently undergone complex surgery to address changes in his brain following his …
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Queensland Health has initiated an inquiry following a significant error involving two women who received incorrect cancer diagnoses due to a biopsy mix-up. Both individuals underwent biopsies in November after …
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Queensland’s Chief of Police Steve Gollschewski Takes Leave Following Cancer Diagnosis
by adminQueensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski has announced he is standing down from his position following an unexpected cancer diagnosis. In a statement to the police force, Gollschewski expressed his disappointment …
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Australia reports one of the highest breast cancer diagnosis rates globally; however, it boasts a significantly lower death rate compared to many other nations. A recent study conducted by The …
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Innovative Screening Initiative Launched to Tackle Australia’s Leading Cancer Threat
by adminA new mobile health initiative in Australia aims to significantly reduce lung cancer fatalities by promoting early detection of the disease. Launched by the Lung Foundation Australia in partnership with …
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Ovarian cancer, known as the silent killer, tragically has the lowest survival rate among women’s cancers, with no current early detection tests available. A team of scientists from Queensland aims …
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“I Truly Feel Like a Walking Miracle”: Pioneering Clinical Trial Offers New Hope for Melanoma Patients
by adminA pioneering clinical trial in Wollstonecraft, Sydney, has shown promising results for melanoma patients, with some who were previously terminally ill now considered cured. The study involved 36 participants whose …
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Lung cancer rates among non-smokers are escalating globally, prompting concerns that air pollution may overshadow tobacco as a primary cause of mortality. A recent study published in The Lancet Respiratory …
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Life-saving lung cancer medication included in PBS, reducing cost from $10,000 monthly to just $30 per prescription
by adminAustralians suffering from a rare type of lung cancer can now access a crucial medication, Retevmo, at a significantly reduced price. Previously priced at $10,000 monthly, patients will now only …
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