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Many doctors and academics work tirelessly to find a cure for many types of cancer.

But forRichard Scolyer, his time devoted to oncologic medicine came back to save his own life.

In a twist of fate, Scolyer applied his own findings to his treatment.

Closeup of X-ray photography of human brain

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Now, a year after he suffered his first seizure, he reports being cancer-free.

Scolyer shared the good news on X (formerly Twitter), where he has been chronicling his disease.

I had brain MRI scan last Thursday looking for recurrent glioblastoma (and/or treatment complications), hewrote.

I found out yesterday that there is still no sign of recurrence.

I couldnt be happier!!!!!

The professor’s innovative research has an immunotherapy approach, which activates a patient’s own immune system.

As such, his contributions to the fight against melanoma are credited with saving thousands of people.

I had brain#MRIscan last Thursday looking for recurrent#glioblastoma(&/or treatment complications).

I found out yesterday that there is still no sign of recurrence.

I couldnt be happier!!!!!

Fantastic news!!!!!!

Median time to recurrence is 6 months.

Dose 8 (of 10) personalised anticancer vaccine administered last week as experimental treatment for my#glioblastoma.

Sore arm for a couple of days but otherwise feeling good.

Thanks@ProfGLongMIA,@mariag20057502&@MelanomaAusteam for organising & delivering!