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Family turns cancer tragedy into message of hope

Family turns cancer tragedy into message of hope

After losing their young son to a rare cancer, one family is hoping to transform their loss into something positive by drawing on his enduring spirit.

'Invisible' cancer patients finally brought into focus

'Invisible' cancer patients finally brought into focus

'Invisible' cancer patients finally brought into focus

'Invisible' cancer patients finally brought into focus

World-first data shows almost 21,000 Australians are living with incurable breast cancer, with advocates saying health services for the population fall short.

Burden of a deadly cancer hitting women in their prime

Burden of a deadly cancer hitting women in their prime

Burden of a deadly cancer hitting women in their prime

Burden of a deadly cancer hitting women in their prime

Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest diseases affecting Australian women and also causes a significant economic burden.

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Oncology company reports promising cancer find

Oncology company reports promising cancer find

Shares in Kazia Therapeutics have risen more than 50 per cent after its drug candidate appeared to successfully treat a woman with stage-four breast cancer.

Younger Aussies are increasingly neglecting sun safety

Younger Aussies are increasingly neglecting sun safety

Health officials are concerned that data shows younger generations are not using adequate sun protection when outdoors.

Cancer survival gap widens for disadvantaged patients

Cancer survival gap widens for disadvantaged patients

Despite medical improvements, Australians in disadvantaged areas are dying at higher rates than their privileged counterparts compared to four decades ago.

'Dark days': Biden urges Americans to 'get back up'

'Dark days': Biden urges Americans to 'get back up'

Former US president Joe Biden has spoken publicly for the first time since completing a round of radiation therapy for cancer, calling these “dark days”.

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Midnight Oil fans rally to rescue drummer's 'war horse'

Midnight Oil fans rally to rescue drummer's 'war horse'

Midnight Oil fans rally to rescue drummer's 'war horse'

Midnight Oil fans rally to rescue drummer's 'war horse'

A drummer for one of Australia's most-loved rock bands is battling cancer and says he is surrounded by love after deciding to sell his old "war horse".

Aussies could miss out under Trump drug pricing plan

Aussies could miss out under Trump drug pricing plan

Aussies could miss out under Trump drug pricing plan

Aussies could miss out under Trump drug pricing plan

Australians might not be able to get their hands on crucial medicines such as cancer drugs after a Donald Trump pricing proposal comes into effect.

Ex-Australian of the Year honoured as 'end point' nears

Ex-Australian of the Year honoured as 'end point' nears

Ex-Australian of the Year honoured as 'end point' nears

Ex-Australian of the Year honoured as 'end point' nears

The prime minister has honoured pathologist and cancer patient Richard Scolyer with a multimillion-dollar commitment in his name.

Calls to streamline cancer diagnosis 'tsunami'

Calls to streamline cancer diagnosis 'tsunami'

Calls to streamline cancer diagnosis 'tsunami'

Calls to streamline cancer diagnosis 'tsunami'

Australians impacted by cancer are being asked to share their experiences to help ease the overwhelm and complexity of the diagnosis journey.

Mini hearts to save cancer survivors from heart disease

Mini hearts to save cancer survivors from heart disease

Mini hearts to save cancer survivors from heart disease

Mini hearts to save cancer survivors from heart disease

Lab-grown "mini hearts" the size of a grain of sand are being used to test new drugs researchers hope will protect breast cancer patients from heart failure.

Ambitious project aims to stop breast cancer recurring

Ambitious project aims to stop breast cancer recurring

Ambitious project aims to stop breast cancer recurring

Ambitious project aims to stop breast cancer recurring

An historic $25 million investment will fund a research program focused on stopping breast cancer recurrence, with the long-term goal to halve deaths.

Survivors call for more assistance with cancer costs

Survivors call for more assistance with cancer costs

Survivors call for more assistance with cancer costs

Survivors call for more assistance with cancer costs

Breast cancer advocates say diagnostic tests need to be more accessible and affordable as people put off getting expensive scans due to out-of-pocket costs.

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Career blocks for female scientists put under scrutiny

Talented female scientists are being pushed out of cancer research due to gender discrimination, ageism and an absence of mentorship, funding and job security.

'Silent crisis': half of Aussie men delay health checks

Australian men are delaying health checks and stretching their medication due to cost pressure, according to research described as a wake-up call for a crisis.

Move it: exercise programs may cut colon cancer deaths

New research reveals that structured exercise programs could be the key to increasing the survival rate from colon cancer.

Likely cancer case surge raises health system worries

Young Aussies are concerned about their risk of developing cancer, with many believing the nation's health system will not be able to handle projected cases.

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Support for 'fighter' Joe Biden after cancer diagnosis

Joe Biden and wife Jill have thanked supporters for "lifting us up with love and support" after the former US president revealed a prostate cancer diagnosis.

Man becomes fastest runner to cross Australia on foot

British endurance athlete William Goodge is celebrating victory after ending a 35-day marathon journey across Australia on foot, smashing the world record.

AI and 3D technology weaponised in fight against cancer

Medical researchers will use cutting-edge technology to 'print' cancer cells and test treatments on them rather than patients following a $2 million grant.

Hidden crisis in gynaecological cancers affecting women

As 19 women are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer every day, advocates are calling for more funding to improve treatments after decades of underinvestment.

Young survivors say cancer does not end with remission

More than 30,000 Australians are young cancer survivors but little is known about how the disease affects patients later in life.

Unfiltered warnings aim to shock smokers into quitting

Confronting new health warnings will appear on individual cigarettes as a range of mandatory changes to tobacco products take effect.

More nurses to help women cope with breast cancer

The recruitment of additional specialist nurses is expected to provide more patients with support navigating their treatment and the health system.

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