GP's cancer plea after her lump was initially missed
A Scottish GP diagnosed with breast cancer after being told a lump was 'nothing of concern' urges women to trust their instincts and seek second opinions. Read her powerful story.
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Legal Right to Cancer Treatment Within 60 Days Demanded
Cancer charities and cross-party MPs unite to demand legal guarantee for two-month cancer treatment timeline in England, aiming to transform patient outcomes and NHS accountability.
Bowel cancer surge in young adults: Key symptoms revealed
Leading oncologist reveals shocking 266% increase in bowel cancer cases among under-50s, highlighting key symptoms everyone should know for early detection.
32 with stage 4 bowel cancer: Symptoms to know
A young mother's shocking stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis reveals the hidden symptoms that could save your life. Discover her urgent warning to others.
Nurse jailed for dirty needle on cancer teen
A NHS nurse has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for using an unsterile needle on a vulnerable teenage cancer patient and instructing them not to disclose the dangerous incident to anyone.
Father reveals daughter's death after NHS misdiagnosis
In an emotional BBC Breakfast interview, John Story reveals how his daughter Lydia's fatal condition was repeatedly dismissed by doctors, leading to calls for urgent NHS reform.
Ski accident reveals cancer before marathon triumph
An inspirational story of resilience as a skiing accident uncovers colon cancer, leading to life-saving treatment and an emotional New York City Marathon triumph.
Football prodigy, 20, dies from rare cancer
A grieving mother shares the tragic story of her 20-year-old son, a promising footballer who lost his battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, urging others to cherish every moment.
Millennials Face 30% Higher Cancer Rates Than Parents
Groundbreaking research reveals millennials are developing cancer at alarmingly higher rates than previous generations, with sharp rises in gastrointestinal and obesity-related cancers.
Male breast cancer drug shows 50% survival boost
Groundbreaking NHS research reveals men with advanced breast cancer live significantly longer with revolutionary drug Enhertu, as experts warn about overlooked male symptoms.
Newborn baby saves mother by detecting her cancer
A newborn's persistent crying led doctors to discover his mother's undiagnosed bowel cancer in a remarkable medical detection story from the UK.
Cancer Warning Signs You Can Spot At Home
Medical experts reveal eight crucial warning signs that could indicate cancer, including changes in bowel habits and persistent pain. Learn how to spot these red flags early.
Teen's bowel cancer dismissed 13 times by doctors
A teenage girl's stage 3 bowel cancer was repeatedly dismissed by doctors who claimed she was too young for the disease, leading to 13 separate medical consultations before proper diagnosis.
Mum's exhaustion was stage 3 breast cancer
A mother's persistent fatigue led to a shocking stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis, revealing how easily symptoms can be mistaken for everyday exhaustion.
Charity: NHS should prescribe exercise for cancer
A major cancer charity is calling for exercise programmes to be routinely offered to all cancer patients through the NHS, following compelling evidence showing it can significantly improve survival rates and recovery outcomes.
Christiane Amanpour reveals ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
Veteran international correspondent Christiane Amanpour shares her courageous ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment story, offering hope and raising awareness about women's health.
Back pain was actually stage 4 kidney cancer
A mother's persistent back pain was repeatedly dismissed as muscular by doctors, until scans revealed it was stage 4 kidney cancer that had spread to her spine.
Toddler's final 49 seconds in parents' arms before cancer death
Heartbreaking story of two-year-old Harvey Willgoose's final moments with his family before losing his battle with rare cancer neuroblastoma.
Mother beats terminal cancer with new therapy
A remarkable medical breakthrough gives hope as a Colorado mother beats terminal cancer through innovative new therapy that could revolutionise cancer treatment.
NHS uses revolutionary ultrasound to destroy liver cancer
British doctors are deploying groundbreaking ultrasound technology that destroys liver cancer cells without surgery, offering new hope for patients across the UK.
Boozy Butlins trip reveals cancer in 25-year-old
A 25-year-old's celebratory trip to Butlins turned into an unexpected lifesaver when a drunken photo revealed a symptom that led to a shocking cancer diagnosis.
Colon cancer surges 500% in young adults, study reveals
Groundbreaking research exposes a disturbing 500% increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses among teenagers and young adults worldwide, with UK experts calling for urgent screening age reviews.
Cervical cancer survivor's lifelong battle after treatment
A cervical cancer survivor reveals how life-saving treatment led to premature menopause and permanent health complications, sharing her emotional journey and urgent warning to other women.
Woman, 22, diagnosed with breast cancer after doctors dismissed concerns
A courageous young woman shares her harrowing journey after being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer at just 22, despite doctors initially dismissing her concerns due to her age.
Back pain reveals incurable cancer in 25-year-old
A 25-year-old woman's persistent back pain, initially dismissed as poor posture, turned out to be incurable cancer. Her powerful story highlights the importance of trusting your instincts when something feels wrong.
Tamoxifen extends breast cancer survival for decades
Groundbreaking research shows breast cancer patients taking tamoxifen for five years continue to see survival benefits more than 20 years after treatment, transforming long-term care expectations.
From back pain to 15cm tumour: A mother's cancer warning
Exclusive: Mother-of-two Sarah O'Connell shares her terrifying journey from persistent back pain to a shocking cancer diagnosis that doctors initially missed, in a story that highlights crucial NHS warning signs everyone should know.
Nurse's Hospital Ghost Story: The Vanishing Patient
A veteran NHS nurse shares her most terrifying supernatural encounter during a night shift that will make you question what really happens in hospitals after dark.
Men urged to test for cancer gene in breakthrough study
Groundbreaking research from The Institute of Cancer Research reveals men with BRCA2 gene faults face dramatically higher prostate cancer risks. Experts call for urgent screening changes.
NHS Saves Baby From Rare Eye Cancer
A mother's world shattered when her baby was diagnosed with a rare eye cancer. Discover how NHS specialists detected retinoblastoma and saved her daughter's sight in this emotional survival story.
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