Cancer

Have you ever had a splitting headache and thought to yourself, “I hope this isn’t a brain tumour”? You are not alone. Of course, very few headaches turn out to be brain cancer, but for those who are diagnosed with this devastating and life-threatening condition, the journey is going to be tough. Gus Larkin from […]

Nineteen years after her diagnosis, ovarian cancer survivor Margaret Rose told an Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day leaders forum today the reason the disease isn’t talked about as much as other women’s health issues is because “not many of us survive”. An average of 1200 Australian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and of […]

Trouble was staring Lisa Wilkinson right between her eyes – but it was her husband Peter FitzSimons who spotted it. Today show host Lisa Wilkinson is on a mission to raise skin cancer awareness after discovering a mark on her face she’d always assumed was “just a freckle” turned out to be a potentially cancerous […]

Most women would do anything to be rid of breast cancer, but British actress Sally Farmiloe-Neville has refused a mastectomy because she can’t bear to lose her “best assets”. Sally, 57, — who starred opposite Bob Dylan in 1987 filmHearts on Fire— was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer in May. She […]

New research suggests the majority of cancers may be triggered by diet and environmental causes, not genes. Be proactive about protecting yourself with these powerful herbs and supplements. Garlic: Regular consumption of garlic has a significant effect on lowering the risk of a variety of different cancers, particularly stomach cancer. Related: You’re not getting enough […]

Author Helen Brown recalls the day her doctor told her she would need a mastectomy in this extract from her new book.

About 25 percent of cancers could be prevented by improvements in diet and exercise, a new Australian study has found. Research conducted by the Medical Journal of Australia found that the incidence of cancer in Australia is likely to increase to 170,000 per year by 2025, a rise of nearly 60 percent since 2007. Of […]

Anyone with a skin contact allergy — most commonly to nickel, which is found in jewellery, nail polish and remover, some cleansers and shampoos and countless other products — will tell you how frustrating the condition is, as well as how unsightly. Anti-inflammatory creams can help, but the only sure cure is avoidance, which can […]

He inspired people all over the world with his moving YouTube clip, but Kristian Anderson was foremost a loving father, reports Michael Gadd. Cancer sufferer Kristian Anderson became a household name when the heartfelt video he made as a tribute to his wife Rachel went viral. The YouTube hit – which featured Rachel’s favourite actor, […]

Everyone knows healthy eating is important for overall wellbeing, but did you know some foods can reduce your risk of cancer? Here are some foods thought to protect the body from cancer and other serious diseases. Soy foods contain natural plant substances called phytoestrogens, which are thought to have anti-cancer effects. Population groups, such as […]