Richard Scolyer, acclaimed melanoma researcher who tried experimental treatment on his own brain cancer – obituary (opens in new tab)

Pathologist and athlete who was Australian of the year in 2024 underwent a bold experimental treatment after devastating brain cancer diagnosisAt the peak of his career and fitness, the leading melanoma researcher, pathologist and athlete Prof Richard Scolyer received a devastating diagnosis of aggressive, incurable brain cancer. His response was to approach it as one more opportunity to boldly advance medicine by undergoing pioneering treatment on himself.Scolyer, , became Patient Zero in a ...