Cancer survivor wants Medicare to help other women afford crucial test

Alex Crowe
Updated December 8 2018 - 12:58pm, first published 12:30pm
IN RECOVERY: Mark and Banika Smee with their son Madwick and daughter Bilijana at their home in Mullion Creek. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN 1207cfsmee1
IN RECOVERY: Mark and Banika Smee with their son Madwick and daughter Bilijana at their home in Mullion Creek. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN 1207cfsmee1

A decision to risk $5000 on a test not available in Australia saved Banika Smee from months of chemotherapy, now the trailblazer wants to spare other breast cancer survivors the heavy cost.

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Alex Crowe

Alex Crowe

Science and Environment Reporter

Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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