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Bowel cancer at 34: Dad's shock diagnosis

Ben Duffin, a healthy 34-year-old father, was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer. His story underscores a 240% rise in cases among young people. Learn the symptoms and why early screening is vital.

Christmas walk saved boy from brain tumour

A mother's Christmas morning stroll revealed her son's leg drag was a brain cancer symptom, not silliness. She urges parents to push for scans for persistent headaches.

Mum beats mouth cancer twice for Christmas

Clare Davis-Eaton, 51, from Grimsby, celebrates being cancer-free after an eight-year battle with metastatic tongue cancer. Read her inspiring story of resilience and family support.

UK Woman's 8-Year Tongue Cancer Battle and Survival

Clare Davis-Eaton, 51, shares her harrowing fight against aggressive tongue cancer. Her story highlights rising UK mouth cancer rates and the vital support from Macmillan. Read her journey of resilience.

Mum beats cancer twice after finding 'frozen pea' lump

Clare Davis-Eaton, 51, shares her harrowing 8-year battle with tongue cancer after finding a tiny neck lump. Her story highlights resilience, family support, and the vital role of Macmillan Cancer Support.

How Screen Time Physically Changes Your Child's Brain

Excessive screen time alters children's brain structure, impacting memory and focus. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Samir Shah explains the risks and offers vital strategies for parents to manage digital exposure.

AI 'Mind Captioning' Reads Thoughts via MRI Scans

Groundbreaking 'mind captioning' AI translates brain activity into precise sentences using MRI scans. Could revolutionise communication for stroke survivors but raises serious privacy concerns.

Unregulated Baby Scan Clinics Risk Parent Safety

Exclusive investigation reveals how unregulated private ultrasound clinics are putting expectant parents at risk, with potentially devastating consequences for pregnancy diagnoses.

NHS Warning Over Dangerous Baby Scans

Health officials issue critical safety alert after unregulated baby scan services potentially expose expectant mothers to risks. Discover what every parent needs to know.

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.

NHS Prostate Cancer Revolution Could Save Thousands

The NHS is set to transform prostate cancer diagnosis with advanced MRI scans and targeted screening for high-risk groups, potentially preventing thousands of premature deaths annually across the UK.

NHS CT scans transform IBS diagnosis for millions

Groundbreaking NHS research reveals how routine CT scans are unexpectedly detecting bowel inflammation in IBS patients, potentially saving thousands from invasive procedures and misdiagnosis.

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.

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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