The human side of a cancer is often not understood by health professionals.

In the last months of her life, Rhodes Scholar and medical pioneer Dr Anna Donald made the decision to share her experience of living with advanced breast cancer. The result is a unique cross-platform documentary, Anna's Adventure, which will be launched earlier this year. The 22-minute film and complementary website www.annasadventure.com.au offer extraordinary insights from both sides of the patient -doctor divide. Directed by Donald and Jessica Douglas-Henry of Iris Pictures, the film and website was launched by renowned health economist Helen Owens, one of a growing number of Australians...