I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m glad it wasn’t long COVID
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I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m glad it wasn’t long COVID

I’ve always enjoyed being social and have often had too many drinks. Did I regret it? No. When you have cancer,it’s a bit too late to worry.

  • byMargaret Gordon

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‘Waited nine months to let me have it’:Pies fans have long memories,Steven May discovers

‘Waited nine months to let me have it’:Pies fans have long memories,Steven May discovers

The outspoken full-back was reminded – loudly and often – on King’s Birthday what Collingwood supporters thought of his comments last October about the reigning premiers.

  • byPeter Ryan
Information can empower women about their health – and cancer prevention
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Information can empower women about their health – and cancer prevention

It was estimated that 57 people a day were diagnosed with breast cancer on average in Australia last year.

Krysty’s mammogram was ‘clear’ but that didn’t mean she was cancer-free
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Krysty’s mammogram was ‘clear’ but that didn’t mean she was cancer-free

BreastScreen services should report breast density,the college of radiologists says,amid emerging evidence women with dense breasts have a higher cancer risk.

  • byMary Ward
With Test cricket at a crossroads,pink test gives fans day in the sun

With Test cricket at a crossroads,pink test gives fans day in the sun

After consecutive years frustrated by rain,a pink-tinged SCG was reminded just how good Test cricket can be – raising more than $4 million in the process.

  • byAngus Thomson
Remarkable new approach lets breast cancer patients avoid radiotherapy
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Remarkable new approach lets breast cancer patients avoid radiotherapy

Results of a groundbreaking Australian study could allow more women to safely avoid radiotherapy and debilitating side effects during their cancer treatment.

  • byHenrietta Cook
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More than 6000 cancer cases ‘missing’ in Victoria

More than 6000 cancer cases ‘missing’ in Victoria

A growing number of people could be living with undiagnosed cancer,as pandemic disruptions and worrying bowel cancer screening rates hamper early detection.

  • byAisha Dow
Labor MP Peta Murphy dies aged 50

Labor MP Peta Murphy dies aged 50

Murphy was a public defender before winning the Melbourne seat of Dunkley in 2019,rising to become chair of the House of Representatives committee on social policy and legal affairs.

  • byDavid Crowe
Cancer warnings could be coming to wine bottle and beer can labels
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Cancer warnings could be coming to wine bottle and beer can labels

The federal government is seeking advice on how to raise public awareness about alcohol harm as doctors groups urge them to slap warnings on all alcoholic beverages.

  • byAisha Dow
Fearful of rejection,Di would give future dates a warning before meeting up

Fearful of rejection,Di would give future dates a warning before meeting up

Breast cancer treatment can have a huge impact on a person’s sex life. Here,three breast cancer survivors share their stories of finding intimacy again.

  • byElli Jacobs
New drug gives hope to Australians battling breast cancer

New drug gives hope to Australians battling breast cancer

A chemotherapy drug has been approved for use in up to 70 per cent of breast cancer cases across Australia,giving new hope to patients like Amy Johnston.

  • byHolly Thompson