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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Kate Lyons and Guardian reporters

Richard Scolyer says ‘prognosis is poor’ after brain cancer returns and surgery unsuccessful

Professor Richard Scolyer was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer in 2023. He has revealed his cancer has returned.
Professor Richard Scolyer was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer in 2023. He has revealed his cancer has returned. Photograph: Professor Richard Scolyer AO

Former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer has revealed his brain cancer has returned and surgery to remove it was unsuccessful.

Scolyer was diagnosed with an incurable form of brain cancer in 2023 and it was treated with pioneering immunotherapy based on his own research.

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