Cancer
Beyond the mammogram: How AI is spotting hidden breast cancer risks
A new tool provides a personalised risk score for developing breast cancer, and can reduce unnecessary investigations.
- Henrietta Cook
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My diagnosis is serious. As I watch the nurse search for a good vein, I can’t help but do the maths
“Slip, slop, slap” wasn’t just a slogan. It showed how to transform our entire approach to saving lives.
- Tim Read
‘Phew’: Magda Szubanski announces she is in remission after cancer diagnosis
The comedian was last year diagnosed with a rare and fast-moving blood cancer that affects white blood cells.
- Nell Geraets
They’re huge stars – but when they die, fans are being asked to pay the bills
Within 10 days, two high-profile actors died and their families asked fans for financial support. The requests haven’t gone down well with everybody.
- Bronte Gossling
Golly, what an incredible lifetime of devoted service
The bagpipes sounded, roads were blocked and applause echoed off the buildings as one of the nation’s most senior officers walked out of police headquarters for the last time.
- Robyn Wuth
After my cancer diagnosis, my cat disappeared. I wonder what she knew
Since my surgery, I’ve pined for Meg, but she’s no longer here.
- Jen Vuk
Return to sender: Red faces (and bodies) over Australia Post uniform bungle
The multimillion-dollar rollout of new high-vis shirts for posties has been halted after complaints that supposedly high-SPF fabric is see-through and leaving workers sunburnt.
- Grant McArthur
‘My future crumbled’: Amanda joins class action over baby powder’s claimed link to cancer
A class action of 1300 women has started against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson.
- Kayla Olaya
This surgery could slash the risk of the deadliest female cancer by almost 80%
A new study is shining a light on a procedure that can help prevent ovarian cancer.
- Paula Goodyer
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- Brain cancer
‘Incredibly excited’: Richard Scolyer hails new US trial for brain cancer
The world-renowned pathologist and former Australian of the Year is upbeat that his experimental treatment for glioblastoma has sparked a clinical trial.
- Garry Maddox