World-first initiative brings hope for ‘death sentence’ patients
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World-first initiative brings hope for ‘death sentence’ patients

More than 20,000 Australians with cancer will have their DNA sequence mapped,allowing them access to previously unattainable life-saving treatment.

  • byLaura Banks

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Sarah,Duchess of York,diagnosed with breast cancer

Sarah,Duchess of York,diagnosed with breast cancer

The Duchess of York has undergone surgery for breast cancer after she was diagnosed following a routine mammogram that her Australian sister urged her to have.

  • byVictoria Ward
How many ways can exercise lower your risk of cancer? Here’s what the science says

How many ways can exercise lower your risk of cancer? Here’s what the science says

The research is getting clearer:exercising can help you avoid cancer.

  • byPaula Goodyer
‘Women aren’t just small men’:World Rugby funds landmark study into breast injuries
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‘Women aren’t just small men’:World Rugby funds landmark study into breast injuries

It’s a widespread and under-researched problem across female contact sport. Now,a landmark Australian study will investigate breast injuries in rugby union - and is poised to have global impact.

  • byCarla Jaeger
Naomi,Gwyneth,Serena:The ‘menopower’ movement lights up

Naomi,Gwyneth,Serena:The ‘menopower’ movement lights up

For decades,menopause was barely discussed in public. Now,celebrities are helping break taboos.

  • byAmanda Hooton
The ‘smiling friend’ who convinced Karen she wasn’t going to die

The ‘smiling friend’ who convinced Karen she wasn’t going to die

When Karen was sure she was going to die before breast cancer surgery,Margie was there for her. Now they both raise funds for the McGrath Foundation.

  • byKate Aubusson
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Retired economist makes ‘crazy’ trek from MCG to SCG to raise money for charity

Retired economist makes ‘crazy’ trek from MCG to SCG to raise money for charity

Prabodh Malhotra walked 1000 kilometres in 52 days between the two great cricket grounds ahead of the pink Test to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation.

  • byLuke Costin
The key change cancer patients want to improve their treatment

The key change cancer patients want to improve their treatment

A survey of hundreds of public and private patients by a cancer services provider has found the key concerns patients have with their treatments.

  • byStuart Layt
Perth event raises more than $150,000 for breast cancer research

Perth event raises more than $150,000 for breast cancer research

Perth’s first annual Couture for a Cure blasted past its fundraising target,with guests digging deep to buy original art pieces and other luxury auction items.

The October 9 Edition
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Sunday Life

The October 9 Edition

In our cover story,Nakkiah Lui tells Sunday Life how her love of writing began as a child and how she is managing to juggle success and new motherhood.

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‘Posing naked after my mastectomy made me accept my body’

‘Posing naked after my mastectomy made me accept my body’

After a mastectomy,the question of whether to have a breast reconstruction or not is a personal decision. Three women share their stories.

  • byElli Jacobs