Jacqui Cooper is grateful to be in remission from the rare cancer that stole her ability to walk or look after her son, but advocates for patients say sarcoma still does not receive enough research funding.
Alice lost her eye to a rare childhood cancer. Here’s what researchers want you to know
Alice, 5, was diagnosed with orbital rhabdomyosarcoma last year. The Morley family is sharing their story to raise funds, awareness and hope for others going through “a heartbreaking and devastating time”.
Photo shows Alice wearing a red and white striped pirate hat and shirt, medical eye patch covering her eye.In 2010, Doug rolled the dice on an experimental cancer treatment. Weeks later, the cancer disappeared
When Doug Olsen's blood cancer returned after five years in remission, he signed up for an experimental therapy that would use his own immune system against the disease. It worked, and 10 years on, he's still cancer-free.
Photo shows Illustration of white and red blood cells in a blood vesselPhotos could unlock better cancer care for geriatric patients
Living in the era of Instagram and Snapchat, photos are more vital than ever. But could they unlock better cancer care for ageing patients?
Photo shows Four people standing together looking at an iPad‘It was just an itch’: Narelle's breast cancer at 43 changed her life and career
Months of chemotherapy, a single mastectomy and 25 rounds of radiation to beat cancer gave nurse Narelle Yench all the training she would need to branch into oncology.
Photo shows Narelle Yench smiling at the camera, tvs, chairs, medical unit behind her.Dubbo cancer centre will bring treatment into 21st century
Dubbo's integrated cancer care centre will reduce the need for people to travel long distances for health care.
Photo shows A large building and carpark areaYoung cancer patient's mum slams 'disgusting' standard of care
Mabelle Kayser has undergone treatment at Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital after being diagnosed with a rare cancer, but her parents say she has been left "screaming out in pain" at times.
Photo shows A teenage cancer patient sleeps in a bed.Cass Bennett thought she had a sinus infection. It turned out to be a brain tumour
When she was diagnosed with brain cancer, all Cass was given was a pamphlet on what medications to take. Now she hopes a new resource will help other patients feel less anxious.
Photo shows Cass Bennett with her husband and two kids smiling at a table with a big chocolate birthday cake.Mum's chilling warning as 8yo battles melanoma — but it's not caused by the sun
The Price family was told nine months ago that their boy Hayden had melanoma. Only 1 per cent of cases in Australia are not caused by sun exposure — Hayden is one of them.
Photo shows Young boy looking sad on a hospital bed with a bandage around his head'I know how bad it will get': Doctor uses SARS experience to protect cancer patients
A NSW doctor who worked in Singapore during the SARS outbreak is doing his utmost to keep his vulnerable patients safe — but he says the worst days of the coronavirus pandemic are yet to come.
Photo shows Two medical staff in Singapore streetOne Plus One: Ranjana Srivastava
As an oncologist Dr Ranjana Srivastava has spent a lot of time looking after people at the end of their lives. Her work has led her to contemplate how people can get the most out of life, and how they can have a good death.
Cancer patient transport made easier with new digital booking system
The Cancer Council uses new digital technology to transport more regional cancer patients to treatment.
Photo shows woman driving car