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Brainstorm

By: Richard Scolyer, Garry Maddox
Narrated by: Tim Carroll
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WINNER OF ABIA AWARD FOR SOCIAL IMPACT BOOK OF THE YEAR

The incredible story of 2024 Co-Australian of the Year, Richard Scolyer, as he uses his groundbreaking melanoma science to fight his own 'incurable' diagnosis with brain cancer.

A dedicated doctor. A devastating diagnosis. A chance for a medical revolution.

Skin cancer is this country's most common cancer, and melanoma the deadliest form of it. Richard Scolyer, together with his colleagues at Melanoma Institute Australia, has dedicated years to groundbreaking research and succeeded in transforming even the most advanced cases of melanoma into a largely curable disease.

Then last year, at the peak of his life, Richard was devastated when he was diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer.

As a world-leading clinician and cancer researcher, Richard was never going to accept the status quo – including a medical approach unchanged in nearly two decades and an expectation of little more than a year to live. He instead chose to undertake world-first experimental treatment for his brain cancer, based on melanoma science. His brave decision could shorten or save his life—the only certainty is that it will push the brain cancer field forward and ultimately help save the lives of others.

This is his story.©2024 Richard Scolyer with Garry Maddox (P)2024 W. F. Howes Ltd and Allen & Unwin Medical Physical Illness & Disease Professionals & Academics
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What an encouraging and enlightening read. Richard’s story of not just his cancer story but his life story is engaging and charismatic. Really enjoyed this book not withstanding the sad and traumatic topic

Brave and real story of terminal cancer diagnosis

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Such an amazing, and well told story. Richard has achieved so much in his life and has had such an impact on others

Amazing story

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This piece well projects the extraordinariness of what and how an ordinary but extraordinary cancer patient can be an inspiration to others but recognises the importance on science, science has helped to treat and sometimes cure thousands of of cancer patients, including me 12 years ago.

We all need inspiration

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Thoroughly enjoyed the way this book was written with a focus on Richard’s work, social and family life. It’s a reminder for us to wake up to how good life is and a reminder of how quickly it can be taken away.

Wake up !

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Thank you Richard for sharing your story so far
With Love Laughter and Tears
With you Family and colleagues to support you

Richard’s words

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