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Olivia Newton-John awarded doctorate by La Trobe University

Markos Papadatos

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This doctorate was for Newton-John’s work in supporting and developing cancer research in Australia.

Newton-John founded the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in Melbourne in 2009. The mission of the center is to provide cancer patients with access to leading medical treatment, as well as the latest research, wellness and supportive care. The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre is considered one of the top cancer facilities in the world.

Last year, Newton-John battled cancer for the second time (her first was in 1992, and she has been in remission for 25 years).

To learn more about the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in Australia, check out its official website.

For more information on Olivia Newton-John, visit her official homepage.

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Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 24,000 original articles over the past 19 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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