‘Absolute fighter’: Magnetic Island woman battling cancer inspired by mum’s ex ample

Email Magnetic Island resident Melia Hinks still remembers supporting her mother during her cancer journey when she was young – now the 22-year-old is facing her own cancer battle. HER STORY >

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