Kellie Finlayson's Fight with Cancer

May 12, 2026, 01:39
AustraliaHealth

Introduction

Kellie Finlayson shared videos and stories about her cancer treatment.

Main Body

Kellie had cancer four years ago. She told the public about this date. She has cancer in her bowel and her lungs. She shared videos to show her life. She had medical treatment on the day of the Melbourne Cup. Most people party on this day, but Kellie went to the hospital.

Conclusion

Kellie is still getting medicine for her cancer.

Learning

πŸ•’ Time Words: 'Ago' vs 'On'

Look at how we talk about time in this story:

1. The 'Ago' Rule When we look back from now to a point in the past, we use ago. It always comes after the time.

  • Four years ago β†’\rightarrow (2020 β†’\rightarrow 2024)

2. The 'On' Rule When we talk about a specific calendar day or a special event, we use on. It always comes before the day.

  • On the day of the Melbourne Cup
  • On this day

Quick Summary

  • [Number] + [Time] + ago (Past distance)
  • On + [Specific Date/Event] (Calendar point)

Vocabulary Learning

cancer (n.)
A disease where cells grow in an uncontrolled way.
Example:She was diagnosed with cancer after a check-up.
treatment (n.)
Care or medicine used to help a sick person.
Example:The doctor gave her a new treatment for her illness.
public (n.)
All people in a community.
Example:He spoke to the public about his experience.
hospital (n.)
A building where sick people are treated.
Example:She went to the hospital for her surgery.
medicine (n.)
A drug that helps people feel better.
Example:She takes medicine every day to manage her pain.
videos (n.)
Short films that can be watched on a screen.
Example:He posted many videos on his channel.
stories (n.)
Narratives about events or experiences.
Example:She shared her stories with her friends.
shared (v.)
Made something available to others.
Example:They shared their photos on social media.
life (n.)
The time a person is alive.
Example:She loves her life even with challenges.
day (n.)
A 24-hour period from sunrise to sunset.
Example:Today is a bright day.
party (n.)
A social gathering where people celebrate.
Example:They had a big party for the weekend.
years (n.)
Units of time, 12 months each.
Example:She has lived in this city for many years.