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Former Wallaby's urgent warning about inherited cancer

Former Wallaby's urgent warning about inherited cancer

Seventeen members of former rugby star Joe Roff's family have a gene that makes them much more susceptible to developing cancer, prompting his urgent warning.

Election pledges yet to remedy 'gaps' in health care

Election pledges yet to remedy 'gaps' in health care

Election pledges yet to remedy 'gaps' in health care

Election pledges yet to remedy 'gaps' in health care

As roads and crime dominate a state election campaign, regional residents and doctors say gaps in access to specialist health care deserve greater attention.

'Mr Integrity': beloved MP honoured at state service

'Mr Integrity': beloved MP honoured at state service

'Mr Integrity': beloved MP honoured at state service

'Mr Integrity': beloved MP honoured at state service

Cyclists have led hundreds of colleagues, constituents and loved ones to celebrate the life of late Victorian Greens MP Tim Read at a state memorial service.

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Cancer vaccine slashes melanoma death, recurrence risk

Cancer vaccine slashes melanoma death, recurrence risk

An experimental mRNA vaccine, when combined with a top selling immunotherapy, is yielding exciting trial results but the drugmakers' shares retreated.

Aussie scientists drive cancer vaccine discovery

Aussie scientists drive cancer vaccine discovery

A trial spearheaded by a leading Australian researcher has shown the effectiveness of a new kind of personalised cancer treatment in the form of a vaccine.

'Really traumatic': the postcode lottery of cancer care

'Really traumatic': the postcode lottery of cancer care

Rural cancer patients and doctors have new guidelines for timely treatment and support, in a bid to improve the "postcode lottery" of survival rates.

Pope to leave hospital after lung cancer surgery

Pope to leave hospital after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo is set to deliver a traditional Sunday blessing after being released from hospital following lung surgery to remove a cancerous nodule.

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Pope Leo to lead Sunday prayers after lung surgery

Pope Leo to lead Sunday prayers after lung surgery

Pope Leo to lead Sunday prayers after lung surgery

Pope Leo to lead Sunday prayers after lung surgery

Pope Leo is planning to make his first public appearance for noontime prayers on Sunday as his recovery from lung cancer surgery progresses steadily.

Pope had a good night as he recovers from surgery

Pope had a good night as he recovers from surgery

Pope had a good night as he recovers from surgery

Pope had a good night as he recovers from surgery

Pope Leo has had breakfast after a good night in hospital, the Vatican says, two days after he had part of a lung removed due to cancer.

World prays for Pope after lung cancer diagnosis

World prays for Pope after lung cancer diagnosis

World prays for Pope after lung cancer diagnosis

World prays for Pope after lung cancer diagnosis

Pope Leo has spent a peaceful night in hospital after undergoing surgery, with global leaders and the faithful offering prayers for the recovering pontiff.

Nurses 'angry, distressed' amid chemical exposure fears

Nurses 'angry, distressed' amid chemical exposure fears

Nurses 'angry, distressed' amid chemical exposure fears

Nurses 'angry, distressed' amid chemical exposure fears

Revelations staff at a major hospital might have been exposed to toxic chemicals have left health workers desperately waiting for answers, a union claims.

Aussie cancer diagnosis firm expands with $3.3b merger

Aussie cancer diagnosis firm expands with $3.3b merger

Aussie cancer diagnosis firm expands with $3.3b merger

Aussie cancer diagnosis firm expands with $3.3b merger

Telix Pharmaceuticals will acquire a German radioisotope manufacturer, giving it greater control of its isotope supply it is using in cancer treatment.

Victorian Greens MP succumbs to cancer battle

Victorian Greens MP succumbs to cancer battle

Victorian Greens MP succumbs to cancer battle

Victorian Greens MP succumbs to cancer battle

Victorian Greens state MP Tim Read has died following a battle with metastatic cancer that began with a melanoma diagnosis.

Regional cancer patients paying 'postcode penalty'

Regional cancer patients paying 'postcode penalty'

Regional cancer patients paying 'postcode penalty'

Regional cancer patients paying 'postcode penalty'

A new national scorecard has exposed major gaps in the amount regional cancer patients are forced to spend to access life-saving care.

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Albanese leaves door open to cutting tobacco excise

Labor's leader is now declining to guarantee the government won't cut the levy, as One Nation says keeping it unchanged will funnel money to the "mafia".

How a blood donor saved a happy couple's wedding day

A lovely couple thought they should call off their wedding after a shock cancer diagnosis, but a much-needed blood transfusion saved their special day.

Subsidised access to cancer-fighting drug expanded

The federal government has expanded the range of cancers a drug will be subsidised to treat as part of its discounted medicines scheme.

Dated and dented: cars complete tough rally for a cause

A cross-the-nation rally for cars worth no more than $1500 has ended in the Top End after days of desert driving to raise money for cancer research.

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Fresh hope as treatment cost slashed for rare cancer

Patients suffering a rare form of brain cancer will be able to access a new, targeted treatment at low cost for the first time in two decades.

'Cancer doesn't wait': a new plan to help rural men

One regional patient had to spend more than $20,000 on prostate cancer surgery, as a new health plan aims to address the higher mortality rate in rural areas.

Aust cancer researcher nears personalised immunotherapy

Ines Pires da Silva didn't sit on her laurels after winning a major science prize - she is ever closer to personalising immunotherapy for cancer patients.

One million Aussies have cancer, under-40s rates rise

The most detailed analysis of how cancer affects Australians shows mortality rates are improving for some patients, including First Nations people.

'Passion and purpose' of melanoma researcher remembered

After a life where he made skin cancer largely beatable and greatly accelerated brain cancer research, an Australian of the Year winner has been farewelled.

Illegal tanning beds lead to landmark fine for business

Bookings made through online messaging platforms and paid for in cash sparked suspicions that have lead to a beauty business being hit by a record fine.

Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson shares in his series Clarkson’s Farm that he's been diagnosed with an aggressive form of ‌prostate cancer.

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