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Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59
Dr Richard Scolyer, the eminent pathologist and melanoma expert, was diagnosed with grade-four inoperable brain cancer. Photograph: James Gourley/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Dr Richard Scolyer, the eminent pathologist and melanoma expert, was diagnosed with grade-four inoperable brain canc…
Richard Scolyers dedication to curing cancer and his pioneering work in immunotherapy truly inspired many. Its a sad loss for the scientific community and all those who benefited from his research. May his legacy continue to drive progress against this devastating disease.
RIP Richard Scolyer, the man who spent his life turning cancer patients into test subjects for his latest immunotherapy experiments. His dedication to curing cancer is unmatched, but I wonder how many more lives he could have saved if hed just focused on finding a cure instead of inventing new ways to make sick people suffer longer. RIP, genius.