An 82-year-old pensioner from Stoke-on-Trent has been handed a suspended sentence after admitting to the manslaughter of his terminally ill wife in a tragic case the judge described as a 'mercy killing'.
A grieving son tells of his anguish after Wigan Council blocked his family's move to be closer to his terminally ill mother in her final days, citing a 'no property swap' policy.
A terminally ill woman was left humiliated after being ordered to leave a Costa Coffee branch in Bury St Edmunds for taking her prescribed medical liquid. Husband slams 'heartless' staff as public demands apology.
An NHS doctor shares the crucial story of a patient whose persistent craving for a specific food was the only early sign of a stealthy stomach tumour, urging the public not to ignore unusual bodily changes.
BBC Breakfast viewers were left in tears as guest Dave Bolton revealed his terminal cancer diagnosis to a visibly emotional Jon Kay in a profoundly moving segment on the morning show.
Annie Walker, widow of comedian Johnnie Walker, opens up about her turbulent relationship with her carer and her heartbreaking final days battling a terminal respiratory disease in an emotional and candid interview.
The parents of three-year-old Albie Marriott are desperately fundraising for specialist cancer treatment in America after the NHS declared his rare neuroblastoma incurable. Their world shattered just weeks before Christmas.
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
Former Baywatch actress Nicole Eggert, 52, makes a courageous public appearance in Los Angeles following a recent mastectomy, showcasing incredible strength amid her ongoing breast cancer fight.
A British mother's harrowing story reveals a five-year battle with debilitating symptoms that doctors repeatedly misdiagnosed as anxiety, before a private scan uncovered advanced thyroid cancer. Her case highlights critical gaps in women's healthcare.
Tom Hopper, famed for his role in The Terminal List, shares a poignant personal tragedy as his wife Laura's mother, Sue Adeleke, passes away after a brave cancer battle. An emotional tribute unveils the family's grief.
An NHS doctor and TV personality issues a critical warning on skin cancer, revealing the seven crucial signs to look for on your skin and nails to potentially save your life.
Australian pop sensation Delta Goodrem opens up in a raw and emotional interview about the devastating moment she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at just 18, derailing her skyrocketing music career.
The NHS is set to launch a groundbreaking trial using mRNA technology, similar to that in COVID-19 vaccines, to create personalised treatments for thousands of cancer patients, with Stephen Kinnock MP revealing his family's personal connection to the figh
Veteran Sky News broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan shares his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment journey, urging men to get checked in a powerful health message.
Veteran Sky News broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan speaks out about his prostate cancer diagnosis in a powerful interview with The Independent, urging men to get checked and highlighting the importance of early detection.
A UK mother's persistent back pain, initially dismissed as a gardening injury, was later diagnosed as a rare spinal cancer. Her story is a crucial warning about listening to your body and seeking second opinions.
Veteran Sky News broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan shares his shock stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis in a moving interview, urging men to get checked and highlighting the importance of early detection.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals a significant link between specific gut bacteria and the aggressive spread of pancreatic cancer, opening new avenues for early detection and treatment.
RHOC's Juliet Mayhews shares heartbreaking family news as her father receives terminal diagnosis, moving in for his final days in poignant Instagram tribute.
Veteran broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan shares his stage four prostate cancer diagnosis in a powerful interview, urging men to get screened and highlighting the critical need for improved NHS testing protocols.
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.
A major report warns of a looming cancer epidemic in the UK, with diagnoses projected to rise by a third by 2040. Experts call for urgent NHS reforms and a new focus on symptom awareness to avert a national health crisis.
UK health experts issue urgent warning as rare but aggressive mucosal melanoma, a deadly skin cancer not linked to sun exposure, is often missed. Learn the critical signs to check for.
Leading health charities sound alarm over projected 16% rise in undiagnosed cancers, urging immediate government action to prevent a future healthcare catastrophe.
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.
Exclusive: New research from the UK and China turns nutritional dogma on its head, suggesting foods like red meat, salt, and dairy could be protective against cancer mortality, challenging decades of public health advice.
UK medical experts issue an urgent alert after discovering a severe infection linked to kidney and blood cancers. Learn the critical signs to watch for that could save your life.
A 12-year-old boy from the UK has made a heartbreaking plea to his mother, asking for permission to end his life after being diagnosed with an incurable and painful form of bone cancer.
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.