Former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer says his battle with aggressive brain cancer is "getting closer" to an "end point".

The renowned pathologist was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2023.

Despite being given just six to eight months to live, he managed to stave off the disease for almost two years with world-first experimental immunotherapy before the cancer returned earlier this year.

Speaking alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Professor Scolyer described his health journey as "tough".

"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. But we're definitely getting closer. "

Professor Scolyer made the comments as the fede

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