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

Scolyer, who did pioneering work on immunotherapy, was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2023

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Lauded cancer doctor dies, leaving scientific legacy

Professor Richard Scolyer was a joint Australian of the Year for research into melanoma treatment before developing techniques to fight his own brain cancer.

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FED:Renowned doctor Scolyer dies after public cancer battle

Renowned melanoma pathologist and father of three Richard Scolyer has died at the age of 59.

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Pioneering researcher remembered as cancer fight ends

A renowned pathologist and former Australian of the Year has been remembered as a selfless fighter who strived to improve the lives of others.

AAP · Oct 28, 2025

Call to aid survival rates of cancer claiming under-40s

Patients, carers and scientists have joined a former Australian of the Year urging politicians for greater funding to tackle a deadly brain disease.

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AAP · Sep 3, 2025

Ex-Australian of the Year honoured as 'end point' nears

The prime minister has honoured pathologist and cancer patient Richard Scolyer with a multimillion-dollar commitment in his name.

AAP · May 7, 2025

Book prize follows copycat claims against cupcake queen

A cookbook author who claims her recipes were copied by a cupcake aficionado has won a prestigious publishing industry award for a second time.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2025

‘I feel very touched’: as his brain cancer recurs, Richard Scolyer finds solace in family, friends and running

Before the recurrence of the disease, the former Australian of the Year set himself the goal of 250 parkruns. On his 242nd, he reflects on life and cancer

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2025

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

Former Australian of the Year was treated with pioneering immunotherapy based on his own research

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2025

Former Australian of the year Richard Scolyer ‘focused on my recovery’ after complex brain surgery

Scolyer was diagnosed with an incurable form of brain cancer in 2023

The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2024

The scientist who tested his revolutionary medicine on his own brain cancer: ‘It seemed worth it to give it a crack’

Richard Scolyer was one of the world’s leading melanoma researchers when he was struck with a brain tumour. Facing likely death, his team made him a guinea pig for his own medicine

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