Former Australian of the Year Gives Alarming Update on Return of Brain Cancer
Top cancer Professor Richard Scolyer, who is a researcher, has expressed concern over the outcomes of his initial MRI scan since his stage four brain cancer recurred.
The 2024 Australian of the Year, aged 58, was In June 2023, he was diagnosed with incurable stage four brain cancer following experiencing headaches and seizures during his vacation.
Nevertheless, he impressively succeeded in healing himself through the use of his team’s pioneering research and immunotherapy treatments initially designed for melanoma. He remained free from cancer for nearly two years.
However, in March of this year, Professor Scolyer disclosed that the cancer had recurred, and earlier this week, he indicated that he might only have a few months left to live.
The University of Sydney On Friday, an academic expressed his concerns about the outcomes of an MRI, which marked his initial 'thorough' imaging test since having brain surgery back in March.
'Based on the results of the scan, we can determine which subsequent treatments would be best for me moving forward,' he stated.
I suppose I've been experiencing ups and downs with everything happening lately; it’s certainly been a challenging journey. There are moments when I’m eager to enjoy myself, yet certain therapies have left me feeling depleted, making it difficult for me to engage in activities I once loved.
I’m still enjoying quality time at home with my children; they’ve been incredibly supportive too. My wonderful spouse Katy has been equally helpful, leveraging her remarkable intelligence to assist me in consulting multiple doctors for various treatment options.
Here’s hoping this procedure won’t be too severe, allowing us to proceed with the subsequent treatment phase. Ideally, this will accelerate progress and enable more treatments for numerous patients suffering from glioblastoma.
'To see if we can make a difference in the tumour. Things haven't been as successful for some time but hopefully things will move forward in the right direction.'
It comes just days after Professor Scolyer revealed he may only have months to live.
'I'm still here and still able to chat to you so I'm pretty pleased about that,' Professor Scolyer told ABC News Breakfast on Thursday.
'Who knows how long I've got. Could be months, could be less,' he said.
'I love my life. I love the interactions I have with so many people... I have focused down on the things that I like doing. Spending more time with my family is number one, but also contributing to society. It's something I've done for a long, long time.'
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