Cancer

Be Well Stop Smoking Service client Kayleigh Phillips with her health coach Julie Platt

Smoking rates fall as residents stub it ot

Ellie before her haircut

Schoolgirl loses a foot of her hair for charity

Jenny (middle) with her friends and family at the event

Local bikers group raise large sum for member battling cancer

Janine Rees accepts her award from Simon Truby

Top award for bereaved businesswoman

Ellie Wilkieson is cutting off 12ins of her hair

Schoolgirl to lose a foot of her hair for charity

Greater Manchester businesses urged to Get Cancer Clever

Businesses urged to get cancer clever

Jenny Burke has been diagnosed with uterine cancer

Bikers raises money after cancer diagnosis

Schoolboy fighting cancer meets star MrBeast

Hannah and her son Noah

Leigh mum organises amazing event for breast cancer charity

Hannah at the hospital

An act of kindness that saved a stranger's life

A radiologist at a workstation using the prostate MRI technology

Hospitals use AI in cancer detection

Funday

Fun day for Macmillan at Stubshaw Cross

Jo Allsopp and Ezra Johnson with the Curious About Your Lung Health stall that is coming to Wigan Pride

Wigan invited to check lung health at Pride

Skin Analytics’ DERM Zero is the first to recurve clearance to autonomously check skin lesions via a smartphone

Ad Feature AI that caught 20,000 cancers is now certified for use on smartphones

Domini Fish as a young woman.

Man who lost mum to lung cancer welcomes new tobacco law

The This Van Can Cancer Awareness Roadshow is currently touring Greater Manchester

NHS encourages Wigan to get cancer clever in 2026
The NHS is encouraging Wigan people to make 2026 the year they Get Cancer Clever - by knowing the signs of cancer, attending screening when invited and taking steps to reduce risk.
Alison Baruti

US singer, dancer and reality TV star JoJo Siwa is calling for nominations to the Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Awards. Nominate a child or young person at cruk.org/starawards.

Celebrating courage: a special accolade for young people with cancer is launched

The hypnotising visual is designed to help people 'stand inside their insides'

Stunning image of 3.2 billion characters shows humans’ genetic make up

Volunteers with the field gun which will be dragged through Wigan next week

Armed forces hub to welcome field gun being dragged the length of Britain

A new Heartburn Health roadshow is coming to Leigh

New Heartburn Health Roadshow rolls into Leigh

Nearly three in 10 leukaemia patients see their GP three or more times before diagnosis.

The signs and symptoms of leukaemia you need to know about

Support research into children’s and young people’s cancers by picking up a gold ribbon badge - the symbol of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - available from Cancer Research UK shops in September or donate at cruk.org/childrenandyoungpeople

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Wigan urged to 'go gold' in support

The number of people losing their lives to mouth cancer in the UK has increased by 46% in the last 10 years.

The common symptom of mouth cancer you shouldn't ignore

Sam Birchall left, will be stepping back from the band for a short period

Lilacs guitarist takes step back after cancer returns

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK with one in seven women being diagnosed in their lifetime.

You should never ignore these six signs of breast cancer

Last data has revealed that nearly one in three cancer patients are waiting longer for their first treatment.

The best performing hospital trusts for first cancer treatment

Every day men across the UK are dying early from preventable causes.

You should never ignore these five symptoms if you are a man
Every day men across the UK are dying early from preventable causes 🩺
Sarah McCann

A skin expert has outlined five warning signs of skin cancer.

Skin cancer symptoms: five warning signs according to a skin expert

Jade and her grandmother, Sheila

The charity fund-raising season begins - the Chancellor must hear Judith Potts

Cass Lewis revealed that during the recording of Skunk Anansie’s long-awaited new album he received a cancer diagnosis.

Skunk Anansie bassist Cass reveals Stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Beka Naylor at work. The NHS nurse, from Doncaster, was recovering from cancer treatment at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital when her car was stolen from outside her home. Photo: Beka Naylor/SWNS

Video: Scumbag thief steals car of cancer patient during hospital stay

A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

One thing you can do daily to reduce your risk of common cancer

A bride given less than six months to live after losing her leg to cancer made it down the aisle to marry her partner -for the second time.

I lost my leg and was given six months to live...I just got married

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.

New most common cancer in the UK named - how to check your risk

Around 99.8% of cervical cancer cases are preventable according to Cancer Research UK.

Cervical cancer symptoms: four early warning signs you should know

The scan of a patient diagnosed with prostate cancer

Scientists harness healthy gut bacteria to fight prostate cancer

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winter

The best Vitamin D supplement to take this winter - a doctor explains

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

Margaret Jones' family say their 'mum was failed'.

Grandma-of-10 dies as family say signs of lung tumour 'not passed on'

These are the red flag breast cancer symptoms you should look out for.

Red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that you shouldn't ignore

Joanna Newark, 52, encourages everyone to incorporate a daily breast self-exam into their routines.

'My chemo was so strong the nurse was gowned up like a spaceman'

Peter Ellis, 69, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after an unlucky golf injury.

Grandfather's 'shock' prostate cancer diagnosis after golf injury

A doorbell camera captured the breast cancer charity worker saying "hope you get it" to a woman who chose not to donate

'Hope you get it!' Cancer charity worker caught saying the unthinkable

Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has terminal cancer.

Prostate cancer symptoms as Sir Chris Hoy shares terminal diagnosis

Around 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK every year.

What is ovarian cancer and what are the signs and symptoms?

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

A video grab of Hongchi Xiao conducting a presentation on Paida Lajin therapy.

'Slapping therapy' explained as man convicted over woman's death

More than 22,050 women are diagnosed with gynaecological cancer in the UK every year.

Signs you may have gynaecological cancer and the types to be aware of

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK.

Bowel Cancer: signs and symptoms to watch out for

Alison Belsham (L) and donor Rachel Rees (R) meet for the first time at surprise get-together.

Watch: Cancer survivor meets stem cell donor who saved her life

A new study has found men who enjoy a plant rich diet can substantially slow the rate of established prostate cancer.

Eating plants slows prostate cancer progression - new study confirms

Heart Radio DJ Jamie Theakston reveals he has cancer

Heart Radio DJ Jamie Theakston reveals he has cancer

Contestants from Dance Floor Heroes, and inset: Ian Waite and Vincent Simone hosting the charity event at Blackpool Winter Gardens.

64 year old Strictly superfan lives her dancefloor dream on TV

The Princess of Wales said she has finished chemotherapy and is "looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months".

Princess of Wales dress and trainers combo - where to buy

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