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flag A 28-year-old Australian fitness instructor with thyroid cancer can't get surgery through public healthcare and is fundraising for $16,000.

flag Twenty-eight-year-old fitness instructor Maddison Smith from Port Stephens was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after a CT scan for a tooth infection revealed a large tumor. flag Though quickly referred to specialists, she cannot access surgery through the public system, as her surgeon only operates privately at North Shore Private Hospital, requiring at least $16,000 for treatment. flag She has already spent over $1,200 on consultations and travel, and her GoFundMe campaign has raised about $9,000. flag Despite the financial and emotional strain, Smith remains resilient, balancing her health, her small business, and caring for her two-year-old son.

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