Former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer says his battle with aggressive brain cancer is “getting closer to an end point,” as the federal government announces a $5.9 million commitment to establish a research position in his name.  Speaking alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra, Professor Scolyer described his health journey as “tough” since being diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2023. “I had a great period after I was initially diagnosed and could enjoy life, but I’ve had a few recurrences of the tumour,” he said. “I guess there’s an end point, and who knows how far it is away. … Continue reading Richard Scolyer’s Brain Cancer ‘Getting Closer to End Point’ as Government Commits $5.9M for Research Chair