Three years ago, Bec Copper was your average 14-year-old girl, enjoying school and her teenage years in Newcastle. She went about her life entirely unaware that the strange and persistent pain in her right leg was actually cancer.
Bec initially brushed off the pain as a strained muscle, not giving it a second thought. Soon after,…

Cancer in many of its hideous forms has taken too many of my loved ones. But some of my dearest friends and family have thankfully fought it bravely and survived, for which I'm ever so grateful.
They are the reason I am a proud and tireless ambassador for various cancer research groups, including the Australia New Zealand…

According to website Health.com, the following nine foods are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that have been linked to longevity. Don't forget to try the delicious recipes we've also included. Eat up!
Broccoli: It contains immune-boosting compounds, and eating as little as 70 grams a day may also help ward off stomach ulcers and even cancer,…

Shannen Doherty has declared that her breast cancer battle has had a positive impact on her life, while being honoured at the American Cancer Society’s annual gala.
The former Beverly Hills 90210 star was at the event to receive the Courage Award from long-time friend Sarah Michelle Gellar.
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"For the last year and a half, cancer has…

Nobody looks into their baby’s eyes when they’re born and thinks they’ll be diagnosed with cancer. And yet, every week, up to three families have to say goodbye to their child because of cancer.
It’s the biggest killer of any disease for children and adolescents in Australia.
At Children’s Cancer Institute, there is no…

Will and Steve have hopped on board the Daffodil Day train as this year's ambassadors for the Cancer Council event, which celebrates its 30th year in 2016.
This year's theme, 'For Someone I Know', hits close to home for the aspiring chef and home cook. Steve will be remembering his grand-parents and Will, is dedicating the day to…

The founder and director of Sweaty Betty PR told The Daily Telegraph that she discovered a lump while showering just 10 days ago and expected to undergo a “partial removal” within days.
"The timing is extraordinary," Roxy, 36, tells the newspaper.
"What I have experienced in the past three weeks is the most shocking thing I have…

These women are often diagnosed at a later stage of the disease, with tell-tale signs being wrongly dismissed as ‘pregnancy symptoms’ or left undetected by their doctor.
New Aussie mum Katie Warrent was only 28 when bowel cancer happened to her. She shares her story below to raise awareness this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
"Our family have…

Friends and strangers had rallied behind Mandy Hargraves, 34, after she told them she’d been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer of the stomach, lymph nodes, bloodstream and heart.
Under the hashtag #MandyStrong, the Georgia community raised money for medical expenses; shirts were even sold with 'Mandy Strong' emblazoned on the front and 'Tougher Than Cancer Together'…

Preventative breast and ovarian cancer charity Pink Hope has launched the Pinky Promise campaign to inspire and empower friends to get together and “make a Pinky Promise” to encourage and support their best friend when it comes to their health.
Taking the lead in raising awareness of the campaign, Rosie and Lily star on ELLE’s stunning cover as well as in a 12-page feature, shot on…