The result, in black and white on the letter, was clear: bowel cancer. It was advanced – stage four – meaning it had already spread. The chance of a cure, I knew, was small. I felt a wash of sadness, and then something else: intense anger. In fact, I was furious. This wasn’t ‘my’ bad … Read more
Former Wales centre Matthew J Watkins dies at the age of 41 after long battle with pelvic cancer Former Wales centre Matthew J Watkins has died at the age of 41 after illness Watkins, who won 18 caps for Wales, was diagnosed with pelvic cancer in 2013 Tributes have flooded in across social media from … Read more
A common type of gut bacteria may play a role in the development of bowel cancer, research suggests. An international team of scientists have shown that a toxin released by a strain of E.coli – a dangerous bacteria usually found in the lower intestine – causes unique ‘fingerprints’ of DNA damage to the cells lining the … Read more
In light of the findings by the World Cancer Research Fund that more than 400 diagnoses of cancer could be avoided if the nation was healthier, it is good to know what you can do to reduce your cancer risk. Give up smoking Quitting smoking is the most important thing a person can do to … Read more
Heartwarming moment family of a grandfather stuck in hospital sneak his beloved ‘best friend’ and pet cat Coco to his bedside so he can say a final goodbye before dying from cancer A family snuck in their dying grandfather’s beloved cat to his hospital room He was able to say his goodbyes before passing away … Read more
Bereaved skin cancer patients are more likely to die from melanoma – the deadliest form of the disease, a study has claimed. British and Danish experts found melanoma patients had a 17 per cent higher risk of dying if their partner had died. The researchers, who tracked 5.5million people for 20 years, also claim widows … Read more
Taking on a vigorous hill walk with her husband, or playing with her two lively grandchildren, Rebecca Allison had never felt better. The birth of Nathan, now eight, and Caitlin, six, had given Rebecca — a smoker for more than 50 years — the incentive she needed to quit her 30-a-day habit four years ago. … Read more
Inside The Actor’s Studio’s creator and longtime host James Lipton has died, aged 93. Lipton, who died peacefully early Monday at his New York home, was suffering from bladder cancer, his wife Kedakai Turner told The Hollywood Reporter. In his 22 seasons hosting his iconic Bravo show, Lipton interviewed the greats of Hollywood, with nearly 300 … Read more
Older people who nap during the day are more likely to be diagnosed with heart disease or cancer, scientists say. A study of almost 11,000 people found those who were sleepy during the day were two and a half times more at risk of developing heart illnesses. They faced double the risk of cancer and … 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