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Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59
United Kingdom🩺 Health26 days ago

Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59

Prof Richard Scolyer, a renowned cancer researcher and former Australian of the Year, has passed away at the age of 59 after battling grade-four inoperable brain cancer. His family released a pre-written statement in which he expressed gratitude for the public's support and reflected on his life and work. Scolyer underwent experimental immunotherapy treatments that slowed the progression of his disease.

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Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59

Prof Richard Scolyer, a renowned cancer researcher and former Australian of the Year, has passed away at the age of 59 after battling grade-four inoperable brain cancer. His family released a pre-written statement in which he expressed gratitude for the public's support and reflected on his life and work. Scolyer underwent experimental immunotherapy treatments that slowed the progression of his disease.

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