Rex Parsons - the will not to give up

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Rex Parsons tells us how thanks to his wife’s determination and research, he got further treatment for metastatic melanoma after being told there was nothing more to be done.

This episode is brought to you by NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE to promote nutritional awareness and education throughout your cancer journey. To support you along every step of your nutritional cancer journey, visit mycancermynutrition.co.za. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Nestle Health Science.

Laurelle Williams is the editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Live Performance. She has
a love for storytelling and sharing emotions through the power of words.
Write to editor@buddiesforlife.co.za
30 Nov 2025 English South Africa Health & Fitness

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