Cancer

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

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'
Her family say their “mum was failed” 🏥
Sarah McCann

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
It’s one of the UK’s most common types of cancer 🏥
Sarah McCann

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

Pippa Sharp in hospital after thrush turned out to be stage three vulval cancer.

My diabetes-related thrush turned out to be rare vulval cancer

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died. Picture: Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images

Sven-Goran Eriksson: Former England manager dies from cancer aged 76

Figures from NHS England's cancer patient experience survey showed the average rating of the 79 people who received cancer care from WWL and provided an overall score was 8.9 out of 10

Cancer patients' hospital experiences revealed

The Teenage Cancer Trust warns against ‘sunburning’ trend on social media. (Photo: Pixabay/Pexels)

TikTok's 'sunburning' trend explained - and why it's so dangerous

Dentist reveals key symptoms of mouth cancer that you may overlook. (Photo: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio)

Warning over mouth cancer - 9 key symptoms to watch out for

A beloved postman who worked for Royal Mail for 24 years before his death was given a fitting send off as a fleet of red vans joined his funeral.

Royal Mail funeral procession gives postie a good send-off

Anthony Zupnik, The world's biggest Wimpy fan has munched his way through all 61 of the chain's UK eateries - in just 31 days.

I ate at every Wimpy store in the UK - and consumed 40,000 calories

Dermatologists advise that we apply sunscreen everyday. (Photo: Pexels/Karolina Kaboompics)

Is sunscreen bad for you? 'Dangerous' TikTok trend debunked

Anthony George, 74, from Bristol

Watch: Man gives up work to travel 100,000 miles around world in van

Abi Feltham was diagnosed with a brain tumour after mistaking her brain fog for caffeine withdrawal

My 'caffeine withdrawal' symptoms was a cancerous brain tumour

Ann Wilson from Heart is undergoing treatment for cancer, leading to a "pause" in their UK shows including this evening's performance in Birmingham (Credit: Getty Images)

Band announce 'pause' on their UK tour with gigs postponed

Daye have released the world's first HPV screening tampon. (Photo: Daye)

World first at-home HPV screening kit launched in the UK

Stephen Parsons, 71, who claimed he killed his wife as part of a suicide pact has been jailed after being found guilty of her murder.

My wife begged me to kill her: Shocking video of murder 'confession'

Red Arrows’ pilot’s view of RAF flypast at Trooping the Colour.

Watch: Red Arrows’ pilot’s view of RAF flypast at Trooping the Colour

Ollie Hercombe, 16, snapped his leg spontaneously while sparring in a boxing gym and had to have his leg amputated.

Teen has leg amputated after it was snapped in a boxing match

Caitlin McAlinden was five months pregnant when she was diagnosed with cancer.

Watch: Pregnant women’s morning sickness turned out to be cancer

Carol Voderman comfrots caller. She wiped away tears as she listened to a man talk about the death of his partner from cancer. Picture: LBC

Carol Vorderman cries during Princess of Wales cancer phone-in

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Princess of Wales has cancer

UFC Fighter turns paramedic after death of father. Former World Champion UFC fighter Ian 'The Machine' Freeman says now 'instead of putting people in hospital I save them'

Watch: UFC champ on personal tragedy that led him to become paramedic

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Prostate cancer: All of your questions answered

Prostate cancer: What it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer.

What cancer could King Charles have?

Josh and his mum Jane

Cancer survivor stars in film raising awareness of childhood diseases

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