Australian doctor who underwent 'world-first' brain tumour treatment dies
Renowned Australian doctor Richard Scolyer has passed away three years after being diagnosed with an aggressive glioblastoma. Scolyer gained international attention for undergoing a world-first experimental treatment based on his own research into melanoma.
Why it matters
His experimental treatment and subsequent research have provided significant breakthroughs in immunotherapy, potentially changing the future of cancer treatment.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Tiffanie Turnbull Tim Bauer Richard Scolyer is globally recognised for his pioneering work on melanoma treatment Pioneering Australian doctor Richard Scolyer has died, three years after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour.
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