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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.

Baby's runny nose was deadly cancer doctors missed

A mother's heartbreaking story reveals how doctors repeatedly dismissed her baby's runny nose and breathing difficulties as common cold symptoms, only to discover it was aggressive neuroblastoma cancer.

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.

IBS symptoms hid bowel cancer for 4 years

A young woman's persistent stomach pains were repeatedly dismissed as IBS for years before doctors discovered the shocking reality: stage 3 bowel cancer. Discover the red flags everyone should know.

Mum's 7-year cough was actually deadly cancer

A mother's persistent cough was dismissed for years before a devastating diagnosis revealed the shocking truth. Her story exposes critical gaps in women's healthcare.

Mum's 'low iron' was actually terminal cancer

Jennifer Cahill's persistent fatigue was dismissed as iron deficiency, but the devastating truth revealed stage four bowel cancer that had spread throughout her body.

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.

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.

I beat the cancer that killed my sister

A courageous cancer survivor shares her emotional journey battling the same rare appendix cancer that claimed her sister's life, revealing crucial symptoms everyone should know.

NHS: Don't ignore these toilet cancer symptoms

The NHS issues crucial warning about bathroom habits that may indicate serious health conditions including bowel and bladder cancers. Learn the red flags you shouldn't ignore.

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