Tag: cancer

Shining light of support in the darkness of cancer

Shining light of support in the darkness of cancer

Chelsea Falco was diagnosed with a brain tumour at age 20, just three years after losing her Dad to cancer. “It was basically putting a lot of pressure on my optic nerves and affecting my vision,” she explains. Most of the tumour was able to be removed by surgery. “I...
International partnership to help young cancer patients

International partnership to help young cancer patients

In an Australian first, young South Australian cancer patients will soon have access to a renowned international registry, which will help better inform radiation treatment and long-term side effects.The collaboration between the Radiation Oncology Department at the...