A man who lost his partner to secondary breast cancer told how he is ‘glad’ she died before the coronavirus pandemic. Gary Powell, 54, from Bradford, revealed he is experiencing the complexities of grieving in isolation after his partner Tina Hudson, aged 54, died in Bradford hospice on 12 February following a long battle with … Read more
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Each year in the UK there are more than 55,000 new cases, and the disease claims the lives of 11,500 women. In the US, it strikes 266,000 each year and kills 40,000. But what causes it and how can it be treated? What is … Read more
In November 2018, Ashley Huffman was shocked to discover she had cancer in her left breast at age 32. She decided to undergo genetic testing shortly thereafter and learned she had a mutation that gave her a 70 percent risk of developing the disease. Doctors recommended that her twin sister, Danielle Jones, undergo the same … Read more
Women could be at a higher risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer if they do not eat enough fibre, research suggests Study by Harvard University finds fibre crucial nutrient in fighting breast cancer Women with high fibre 8% less likely to get breast cancer than those with lowest Fibre protects by controlling the blood … Read more
After finding a lump in her breast in January 2018, Alexandria Whitaker did what we’re all told to do: go to your doctor. But that simple step somehow became complicated. Then-24-year-old Alexandria, of Orlando, Florida, was brushed off. It can’t be anything sinister, her doctor said, because you’re 24. For that reason, the doctor explained, … Read more
A mother has revealed how rashly leaving her husband and moving abroad in a ‘Shirley Valentine’ moment turned out to be an early sign of breast cancer. Debbie Lees, now 61, left her comfortable family life in Manchester behind to work in Corfu as a travel rep in 2002 when she was 43. But soon … Read more
A mother-of-two claims she nearly died after undergoing two botched breast augmentations in Turkey. Holly McCulloch, 28, from Greasby, Wirral, always felt down about her B-cup chest, particularly as she got older. She booked herself into an Istanbul clinic last July after seeing an Instagram advert charging just £2,700 for a five-day, all-inclusive stay. But … Read more
Is breast milk the next superfood? Companies are racing to produce formula for ADULTS that could earn them billions as studies show it boosts gut health A new report says companies are betting big on breast milk supplements for adults A growing swell of studies show breast milk could boost gut health in everyone, not … Read more
HEALTH NOTES: Women unhappy with the size and shape of their bust could delay breast cancer diagnosis since they’re less likely to carry out checks By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:54 GMT, 7 March 2020 | Updated: 23:19 GMT, 7 March 2020 Body hang-ups could delay breast cancer diagnosis, according to a major survey. … Read more
A mother diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy feared she would lose her baby and claims her GP mistook the lump for a blocked milk duct. Kirsty Guy, 30, found an 8cm lump on her right breast in March 2019 and assumed it was because she was 11 weeks pregnant. Her GP allegedly reassured her … Read more