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Doctor dismissed symptoms as IBS - it was bowel cancer

Exclusive: Lauren Koster, 29, reveals how doctors repeatedly dismissed her severe symptoms as IBS for two years before she was finally diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. Her urgent warning about trusting your instincts.

NHS Cancer Treatment Postcode Lottery Exposed in England

Exclusive analysis reveals a devastating postcode lottery in cancer care across England. Patients in worst-performing NHS areas wait over two months for life-saving treatment after diagnosis, breaching critical safety targets and putting lives at risk.

Macmillan Report Exposes UK Cancer Care Crisis

A devastating report from Macmillan Cancer Support exposes a deepening crisis in UK cancer care, with millions facing agonising treatment delays, a postcode lottery of support, and severe financial hardship.

Stage 4 cancer warriors join Chris Hoy's charity ride

Exclusive: Terminally ill cyclists defy odds to join Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy in emotional 100-mile charity ride, raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK while redefining what's possible with advanced cancer.

Dr Amir Khan's bowel cancer symptom warning

ITV's Dr Amir Khan reveals the subtle yet persistent symptom that led to his bowel cancer diagnosis, urging the public not to ignore similar signs in a vital health warning.

Jenna's Cancer Warning: The 3 Symptoms She Dismissed

At just 31 and planning for a family, Jenna's world was shattered by a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. She bravely shares the three subtle warning signs she initially brushed off, urging others not to make the same mistake. A powerful and urgent health warning

Sky News Anchor's Stage 4 Cancer Shock After 'Clear' Screening

Veteran broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan reveals his devastating stage four cancer diagnosis, which came just months after receiving the all-clear from a routine NHS screening. The former Sky News anchor shares his powerful story to urge public vigilance.

UK Cancer Cases Set for 33% Surge by 2050

Exclusive analysis reveals a stark postcode lottery in cancer rates across the UK, with the North West and Yorkshire facing the steepest increases. Health experts warn of an impending crisis driven by ageing population and lifestyle factors.

Mum's cancer warning after ignoring bloating and fatigue

Sarah O'Connell shares her harrowing bowel cancer journey after dismissing bloating and fatigue, urging others not to ignore early warning signs. Her powerful story highlights the importance of early detection.

Cancer patient's bank account frozen amid £30k debt

Exclusive: A father's stage 4 cancer battle triggers a financial crisis as his bank account is frozen and he's forced into over £30,000 of debt. This is the heartbreaking human cost of the disease.

Two Cancer Diagnoses in a Year: The Unspoken Truths

A raw and honest account of navigating two cancer diagnoses in one year. Discover the practical and emotional realities that medical leaflets don't prepare you for, from mental health battles to the logistics of daily life.

UK mRNA Vaccine Breakthrough in Pancreatic Cancer Fight

A revolutionary mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer, trialled by UK researchers, has shown remarkable potential to prevent recurrence in a landmark study, offering new hope for one of the deadliest cancers.

Cheap heart drug boosts breast cancer survival

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a cheap, widely available heart drug, propranolol, could significantly improve survival rates for women battling aggressive triple-negative breast cancer, offering new hope for a notoriously difficult-to-treat disease.

Back Pain Warning: Silent Cancer Symptom Overlooked

Exclusive: Leading UK cancer charity issues urgent alert as common back pain symptoms, often dismissed as menopause or gardening injuries, are linked to a soaring risk of spinal cancer. Experts reveal the critical red flags everyone must know.

Same cancer as late mum – a tragic warning

A woman shares her heartbreaking story of being diagnosed with the same aggressive cancer that took her mother’s life, urging others to recognise the early signs.

Cancer survival rates surge in UK, study finds

A groundbreaking study shows significant improvements in cancer survival rates across the UK, with advancements in early detection and treatment transforming patient outcomes.

Dad's two symptoms revealed deadly cancer

A father from the UK ignored two seemingly harmless symptoms, only to discover he had an aggressive form of cancer. His story serves as a crucial warning.

Gen Z faces higher cancer risk than millennials

People born between 2000-2009 are at greater risk of developing cancer before age 50 compared to those born in the 1990s, new research warns. Experts point to modern lifestyles as the culprit.

Newlywed's cancer shock after dream wedding

A 27-year-old woman shares her heartbreaking story of being diagnosed with stage 3 cancer mere weeks after her fairytale wedding, urging others to listen to their bodies.

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