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Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died.

‘MAFS won’t be the same without her’: On air tribute for TV star who died from cancer

Schilling, who has died aged 54, is being remembered as a guiding force and a loving, committed and loyal mother, wife and co-worker.

  • Kayla Olaya

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Married at First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling.

‘My light is starting to fade’: Married At First Sight expert reveals cancer has spread

Mel Schilling has said the cancer she was first diagnosed with in 2023 had deteriorated and spread to the left side of her brain. 

  • Kayla Olaya
Richard Scolyer.

‘Incredibly excited’: Richard Scolyer hails new US trial for brain cancer

The world-renowned pathologist and former Australian of the Year is upbeat that his experimental treatment for glioblastoma has sparked a clinical trial.

  • Garry Maddox
The Phenotype Analyzer Chip, developed by doctors at the University of Queensland, could revolutionise the way one of Australia’s deadliest brain cancers is treated.

The test changing how one of Australia’s deadliest cancers is treated

The diagnostic device requires little more than a non-invasive blood sample and was developed in a Queensland lab.

  • Courtney Kruk
Cancer prevention

Have more sex and replace your stove: The simple, everyday ways to reduce cancer risk, according to doctors

Eating fibre, replacing gas stoves and regular ejaculation are just some of the ways cancer experts are reducing their risk of developing the potentially deadly disease.

  • Henrietta Cook and Broede Carmody
Mark Norris, an executive at the company that owns Petbarn, was given less than 12 months to live when he was diagnosed with glioblastoma in January.

Mark’s deadly cancer will come back. Now scientists know why

When Mark Norris finished his cancer treatment, there was nothing doctors could do except wait for it to return. The father of two says that’s not good enough.

  • Angus Thomson
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Bold statement: Carrie Bickmore.

Carrie Bickmore, local heroes honoured at Victoria’s Australian of the Year awards

Ten years ago, Carrie Bickmore donned a blue beanie while accepting her Gold Logie and started a conversation about brain cancer.

  • William Ton
Father-of-two Josh Molloy was only 27-years-old when he learned he had brain cancer.

Josh pays $7.50 for this life-changing drug. Soon it could cost $45K

Ipswich father-of-two Josh High was just 27 when a seizure led to the discovery of brain cancer. Now he’s facing another fight to ensure it doesn’t return.

  • Courtney Kruk
Perth father Alex James, who has an incurable brain cancer, and his wife Emily.

Perth father’s daily battle highlights hidden toll of ‘silent killer’ brain cancer

A new report has shone light on the cost of a “silent killer” affecting the lives of Australian families and striking people in their prime.

  • Carla Hildebrandt
Max Shearer was just 11 years old when doctors discovered a rare form of brain cancer.

The surreal moment this man saw a piece of his brain in a bank

If not for two white scars, concealed under a sweep of brown hair, there’s no evidence that 21-year-old Max Shearer was once seriously ill.

  • Courtney Kruk