For young people like Madison, cancer costs more than their health
Madison Purkis, a 19-year-old university student, was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. The diagnosis came after a long struggle with severe back pain and inadequate medical responses. Purkis has since launched a campaign advocating for crisis payments for young cancer patients facing financial burdens during treatment.
- ▪Madison Purkis experienced severe back pain before being diagnosed with cancer.
- ▪She was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, which required aggressive chemotherapy treatment.
- ▪Purkis has faced significant financial challenges due to her medical condition and is advocating for support for young cancer patients.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/for-young-people-like-madison-cancer-costs-more-than-their-health-20260520-p5zyyq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:44 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-20T06:05:00.300Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-20T06:05:00.300Z |
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