Richard Scolyer shares his ‘greatest lesson’ in open letter to Australians before his death
Renowned cancer researcher Professor Richard Scolyer has shared a final open letter to Australians following his death from glioblastoma. The letter reflects on his career, his personal journey with brain cancer, and his commitment to advancing medical research.
Why it matters
Scolyer's work and his transparency regarding his own terminal diagnosis have significantly influenced the field of melanoma and brain cancer research.
‘I wanted to keep contributing, even in my darkest hour,’ Dr Richard Scolyer wrote in his open letter to all Australians before his death aged 59. Photograph: James Gourley/The Guardian View image in fullscreen ‘I wanted to keep contributing, even in my darkest hour,’ Dr Richard Scolyer wrote in his open letter to all Australians before his death aged 59. Photograph: James Gourley/The Guardian Cancer Richard Scolyer shares his ‘greatest lesson’ in open letter to Australians before his death ‘My intention is for this letter to be published upon my passing – as my final farewell,’ famed cancer researcher writes
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