Breast cancer
Elle Macpherson rejects experts’ concerns cancer could return
Experts have warned that supermodel Elle Macpherson has increased the risk of her breast cancer returning by rejecting treatment advised by doctors.
- by Carla Jaeger
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Opinion
Cancer
I don’t want to pile on Elle, but if I’d ignored the doctors I’d be dead
I wish Elle Macpherson good health and a long life. But I do want to protect those with cancer from being told to thumb their noses at doctors.
- by Julia Baird
Opinion
Cancer
I never blamed myself for having breast cancer. Until I read Elle Macpherson’s book
Of all the money I have contributed to the Elle Macpherson empire over the years, it’s the $13 I spent on that e-book that I regret the most.
- by Sarah Moller
Here’s what experts think about Elle Macpherson’s cancer treatment
Australian breast cancer experts have weighed in on the model’s decision to pursue alternative, “holistic” treatments after her breast cancer surgery.
- by Frances Howe
Elle Macpherson refused chemotherapy to treat breast cancer despite advice from 32 doctors
Following surgery, doctors advised the model to undergo a mastectomy with radiation, chemotherapy and a breast reconstruction.
- by India McTaggart
Opinion
Opinion
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.
- by Margaret Gordon
‘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.
- by Peter Ryan
Editorial
Opinion
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.
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Healthcare
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.
- by Mary Ward
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.
- by Angus Thomson
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Healthcare
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.
- by Henrietta Cook