Cancer

If the horror diagnosis of cancer can bring any good at all, then surely it is the moment to act and heal the rift that most sears you, writes Virginia Trioli.

Welding inspector Peter Robson visited his doctor for a routine check-up. He never imagined the results would reveal an aggressive blood cancer that would change his life forever.

For decades, we've known sunscreen dramatically lowers a person's risk of developing skin cancer, with some of the first evidence coming from (aptly) the Sunshine State. This is how it works.

The announcement of the king's cancer diagnosis sparked immediate speculation it could be a catalyst to heal family tensions, but royal experts say the rift between the royal brothers is "more entrenched".

Many online have lambasted Poonam Pandey for her fake death while attempting to raise awareness for cervical cancer. But some women say she shocked people enough to make them talk about the disease and even consider getting tested. 

Prince Harry arrives in London and spends about 45 minutes at his father's royal residence, Clarence House, on Tuesday as King Charles III is pictured for the first time since his cancer diagnosis was made public.

Chair of the Australian Monarchists League Eric Abetz says the news of King Charles' cancer is a timely reminder to all men to go to the doctor for a check-up.

Buckingham Palace hasn't said what kind of cancer the King has, only that it's not prostate cancer and he "looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible".

Queen Camilla opened a new support centre for a cancer charity in London just days before the Palace revealed the King's diagnosis.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shared well wishes for King Charles following a cancer diagnosis.

What started out as a small community fundraiser with 50 participants has now turned into an event attracting hundreds of people, and even international supporters. The annual Marilyn Monroe Jetty Swim this year broke fundraising and attendance records.

The federal government says up to $20 million will be made available over seven years to find treatments for childhood brain cancers, including Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG).

A government committee weighs up if taxpayers should fund an expensive and highly anticipated blood cancer treatment previously considered "not good value for money".

More Australians are able to undertake tests that help determine hidden health risks, but doing so can make it hard for them to get life insurance, leaving a difficult choice.

Because genetic testing found Meg Herrmann had an increased risk of breast cancer, life insurers can legally use that information to discriminate against her.

With one in seven Australian women likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, concern is growing about the wait times for diagnostic mammograms around the country.

Melanoma expert Richard Scolyer is thrilled with his latest scan results, which come eight months after being diagnosed with "the worst of the worst" brain cancer.

A malignant skin cancer was found after several moles were removed while she was undergoing reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy.

Ollie Miles should be preparing to head back to school next week. Instead, he and his parents have relocated to Brisbane, so the teen can take part in a worldwide trial for rare types of leukaemia.

When Nicholas Smithson was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, he would lie awake at night terrified of dying. He decided to talk to a friend and now they are on a mission.

Doctors hold growing concerns about a significant shortage of opioid pain medicines given to some of the sickest Australians.

The former 90210 actor has shared an update about her treatment journey after the cancer spread to her bones in November.

When Ayla was diagnosed with Leukaemia earlier this year, one of her biggest worries was falling behind at school.

Facing intense medical treatment or death has motivated the young woman.

Last year Emily Hayes received a phone call that made her think her life was over. The 30-year-old lives in Queensland — the skin cancer capital of the world.