Cancer

After being diagnosed with advanced stage melanoma, Tash Sutton is on a mission to help others avoid the same fate.

Former Australian of the year, Richard Scolyer, reveals his brain cancer has returned after a revolutionary successful treatment in 2023.

While America has recognised that military burn pits used in Afghanistan can cause cancer and other illnesses in soldiers, Australia has not accepted it.

The Australians of the Year Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long are credited with saving thousands of lives. Here is the acceptance speech in full.

Following a scan, Professor Scolyer was told there had been concerning changes in his brain.

Matt "can't imagine" his life without the support of specialist nurses to guide him on his brain cancer journey, but most are not so fortunate. Brain cancer advocates say a better federal funding model is needed to ensure all patients can be supported.

Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski will step down immediately after being diagnosed with cancer.

There's no colder gaze than that of an oncologist who is ensuring that you have really understood what she has said.

If we want to avoid the potentially fatal sway of canny fabulists like Belle Gibson, the answer is not to ridicule patients but to elevate science, to put more money into cancer research.

High breast density elevates a woman's cancer risk, but unlike other countries, Australia doesn't routinely report this information.

More than 700 people dressed as Marilyn Monroe have braved scorching temperatures to raise funds for Cancer Council SA during the popular Marilyn Jetty Swim.

Over a year on from several Australian organisations officially recognising participation in outdoor sport as a factor in the development of skin cancer, efforts to protect players in community sports remain "patchy".

The first men's shed in a Victorian hospital precinct is helping all cancer patients, carers and families through their diagnosis by offering a chance to connect through construction.  

Members of Wreck Bay Village have given evidence at a federal inquiry into the extent, regulation and management of cancer-linked PFAS chemicals.

A facility in Melbourne's hospital precinct is boosting wellbeing for cancer patients and their loved ones, over cups of coffee and important conversations.

The Princess of Wales, who had been receiving treatment for cancer, has confirmed she is in remission in a post on social media.

We've created a quiz aimed at testing your knowledge about the biggest health issues facing Aussie males. Give it a try and find out how you can improve your health.

It's been nearly 40 years since some of these migrant women have ridden a bike, but joining a cycling group has helped them connect, exercise, and regain their confidence. 

The NSW Cancer Institute has told the ABC that almost 50 per cent of women in the state are overdue for their two-yearly breast cancer screen.

Patients with disability often face considerable barriers when it comes to accessing clinical trials for new drugs and treatments.