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Pioneering Cancer Specialist Richard Scolyer Dies After Experimental Treatment

Australian cancer specialist Richard Scolyer, who became a test case for a world-first experimental treatment, has died at the age of 59. His passing marks the end of a courageous battle with cancer and a significant contribution to medical research.

8 Jun, 04:36 — 8 Jun, 04:36
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The IndependentMostly Factual82d ago

Pioneering cancer specialist who became test case for world-first experimental treatment dies

Prof Richard Scolyer’s groundbreaking work on immunotherapy revolutionised treatment of advanced melanoma

By Lucy Craymer

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Australian cancer specialist Richard Scolyer dies at 59 after pioneering treatment

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Pioneering cancer specialist who became test case for world-first experimental treatment dies

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