Grandmother's brain tumour misdiagnosed as depression
Pamela Cook, 65, died months after her dizziness was dismissed as depression. Her family is now fundraising for Brain Tumour Research to improve glioblastoma detection and treatment.
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Grandmother dies after dizziness misdiagnosed as depression
Pamela Cook, 65, died from glioblastoma months after her symptoms were mistaken for depression. Her daughter now campaigns for brain tumour research.
Woman's double vision revealed inoperable brain tumour
Abi Smith, 30, initially dismissed her double vision as flight fatigue. It was a symptom of a glioma brain tumour. She now campaigns for Brain Tumour Research.
Mother and son receive cancer diagnoses same day
An Oregon family's life is upended after a mother and her four-year-old son are diagnosed with cancer on the same day. Both are now undergoing treatment as they fight for recovery.
Terminal teen's final wish granted with Gulf baptism
Caden Speck, 18, battling rare brain cancer, fulfills final wish with emotional baptism in Gulf waters. Community rallies around teen in moving ceremony.
Mum and 4-year-old son diagnosed with cancer same day
An Oregon family's world shattered after mum Britney and her four-year-old son Jamon received cancer diagnoses hours apart. Read their heartbreaking story and journey.
Old worm drug shows new promise in cancer fight
A 40-year-old worm treatment, mebendazole, has been repurposed in a new form that effectively targets brain tumours and other cancers, offering a faster route to patients.
Family's double cancer battle as toddler fights brain tumour
Four-year-old Raffi Starkowitz battles rare brain cancer while his mother undergoes breast cancer treatment. The family raises funds for a pioneering US clinical trial offering hope against relapse.
Gallacher's Brain Tumour Update & Driving Ban
TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher reveals her benign brain tumour is 'growing very fast' as she criticises judge's 'no empathy' after six-month driving ban for speeding.
Martin Kemp's near-death brain tumour battle revealed
Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp opens up about his devastating health crisis, revealing he faced death twice during his brain tumour battle in the 1990s and the emotional toll it took on his family.
Woman's 'depression' was deadly brain tumour
A British woman's years of suffering dismissed as depression and fibromyalgia turned out to be a life-threatening brain tumour, revealing critical gaps in women's healthcare.
Long COVID symptoms hid deadly heart tumour
A British woman's persistent dizziness and blackouts were initially dismissed as Long COVID, until a shocking diagnosis revealed a rare and potentially fatal heart tumour that required emergency surgery.
Silent Brain Tumour Signs: Beyond Headaches
Medical experts reveal the subtle warning signs of brain tumours that extend far beyond persistent headaches, including vision changes and personality shifts that could save lives through early detection.
Brain tumour symptoms: When headaches signal danger
Medical experts reveal why persistent headaches could signal something more serious, and when you should seek immediate medical attention for potential brain tumour symptoms.
Microplastics in water bottles may fuel cancer growth
Groundbreaking research reveals that microplastics leaching into water from both plastic AND glass containers can accelerate tumour development. Experts warn about the invisible health threat lurking in your daily hydration.
Father's £100k race for cancer treatment
Jamie Scott, a 39-year-old father battling incurable cancer, needs £100,000 for revolutionary treatment not available on the NHS. His family's emotional plea for help has touched hearts nationwide.
Light-based cancer treatment destroys tumours in 30 mins
Groundbreaking research from University of Texas reveals revolutionary photodynamic therapy that could transform cancer treatment, targeting tumours with unprecedented precision and minimal side effects.
Siva Kaneswaran reveals heartbreaking truth about Tom Parker
Exclusive: The Wanted star Siva Kaneswaran opens up about Tom Parker's courageous cancer battle, their emotional final conversations, and how the bandmate's legacy continues to inspire millions.
Father's fight against child brain cancer inspires UK
After losing his 13-year-old son to the incurable diffuse midline glioma, a determined British father launches a groundbreaking charity to fund research for a cure, challenging the medical establishment's acceptance of this devastating diagnosis.
Martin Kemp's brain tumour health scare revealed
Spandau Ballet icon Martin Kemp opens up about discovering he had not one but two brain tumours in the 1990s, sharing his emotional journey and current health status in a candid new interview.
Migraine Warning: Brain Tumour Signs You Must Know
New research reveals persistent migraines may indicate serious underlying conditions. Learn the crucial symptoms that differentiate ordinary headaches from potential brain tumour warnings.
NHS 10-minute robotic prostate surgery cuts waiting lists
Exclusive: British surgeons pioneer revolutionary robotic prostate procedures that take just 10 minutes, offering new hope for thousands stuck on NHS waiting lists. Discover how this medical breakthrough is transforming cancer care across the UK.
Dizzy spells hid shocking brain tumour diagnosis
A woman's persistent dizziness was dismissed as anxiety before doctors discovered a life-threatening brain tumour. Her story highlights the importance of advocating for your health.
27-year-old dies after cancer treatment delays in NHS
Harry Moseley's heartbreaking story highlights growing fears over NHS treatment delays as young father dies after multiple postponed appointments during pandemic.
Brazilian Blowout Cancer Risk Exposed in UK Salons
Shocking new research reveals the UK's favourite smoothing hair treatment contains up to 5 times the legal formaldehyde limit, posing serious cancer risks to clients and stylists.
Light 'paint' cancer treatment destroys tumours
UK scientists develop groundbreaking light-activated cancer therapy that eliminates hard-to-reach tumours in world-first human trial, offering new hope for patients.
Martin Kemp: Lucky not to lose mind after brain tumours
Spandau Ballet legend Martin Kemp opens up about his terrifying brain tumour diagnosis in the 1990s and how it nearly cost him his sanity.
Partner forgot car basics - it was a brain tumour
A man's bizarre memory lapse about basic car mechanics turned out to be a hidden brain tumour symptom that doctors initially dismissed as anxiety.
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.
Woman's asthma diagnosis hides terrifying tumour truth
A routine asthma diagnosis turned into a life-threatening nightmare for one British woman when doctors discovered a massive lymphoma tumour crushing her windpipe. This medical mystery reveals why persistent symptoms should never be ignored.
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