Mother Says Son's Bowel Cancer Was Missed Because of His Age
Mother says son's bowel cancer was missed due to his age; urges doctors to consider cancer in young patients.
Category : Oncology
Weight-loss drugs linked to reduced breast cancer risk in new studies
Three studies suggest GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may reduce breast cancer risk by up to 30% and lower death risk, presented at ASCO meeting.
Woman Who Refused Cancer Treatment Was Influenced by Mother, Inquest Finds
Inquest finds 23-year-old Paloma Shemirani was adversely influenced by her conspiracy theorist mother to refuse chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, leading to her death.
Alan Carr Donates Traitors Prize to Charity
Alan Carr donates £87,500 Celebrity Traitors prize to Neuroblastoma UK, a children's cancer charity he has supported for nine years.
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $40m in Talc Cancer Case
California jury awards $40m to two women who said Johnson & Johnson's baby powder caused their ovarian cancer; company plans to appeal.
BBC Doctor Punam Krishan Reveals Emotional Toll of Breast Cancer Diagnosis
BBC doctor Punam Krishan shares emotional journey after breast cancer diagnosis, praising NHS care and finding solace in nature.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Director's Cancer Not in Netflix Show
Kelli Finglass, director of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, revealed a skin cancer diagnosis in February 2024, but her health battle is not mentioned in the new season of Netflix's America's Sweethearts.
Mother's Urgent Plea for Bone Marrow Donors to Save Son, 4
Mother of four-year-old Dillan, who has leukaemia, pleads for bone marrow donors after relapse; celebrities support appeal.
Christiane Amanpour Reveals Ovarian Cancer Has Returned for Third Time
CNN host Christiane Amanpour reveals ovarian cancer has returned for third time, says it is 'very well-managed' and urges people to listen to their bodies.
Breakthrough Blood Test Detects Cancer Years Before Symptoms
Scientists develop blood test detecting cancer up to three years before symptoms, offering earlier intervention and better outcomes.
Trisha Goddard Celebrates Positive Brain Scan in Cancer Battle
Trisha Goddard shares positive brain scan results amid secondary breast cancer battle, celebrating with fans on Instagram.
Strictly Star Dr Punam Krishan Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Strictly star Dr Punam Krishan, 42, reveals breast cancer diagnosis after completing treatment, urging others to get checked.
AI Predicts Cancer Risk 20 Years Early In UK Breakthrough
New AI tool Delphi-2M can predict risk of over 1,000 diseases up to 20 years in advance, using patient data from UK Biobank and Danish registry.
Protein Discovery Could Transform Bowel and Liver Cancer Care
Scientists discover protein NPM1 could be targeted to treat bowel and liver cancers, offering new hope for patients.
Super Bowl Winner Bryan Braman Dies at 38 After Rare Cancer Battle
Former NFL linebacker Bryan Braman dies at 38 after rare cancer diagnosis; won Super Bowl with Philadelphia Eagles in 2018.
Jessie J Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis After Album Release
Jessie J reveals breast cancer diagnosis in March, underwent mastectomy in July, and is awaiting reconstructive surgery while promoting new album.
Mother Influenced Cambridge Graduate to Refuse Chemotherapy, Inquest Finds
Inquest finds Cambridge graduate Paloma Shemirani was influenced by her mother to refuse chemotherapy for lymphoma, leading to her death.
Dermot Murnaghan Reveals Incurable Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Ex-Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan, 67, reveals stage four prostate cancer diagnosis, urges men to get tested.
Mother 'Adversely Influenced' Daughter to Refuse Cancer Treatment, Inquest Finds
Coroner rules mother's influence contributed to 23-year-old's death after she refused chemotherapy for lymphoma despite 80% survival chance.
Mysterious Rise in Lung Cancer Among Young, Fit, Non-Smoking Women Baffles Doctors
Lung cancer cases among young, fit, non-smoking women are rising in the UK. Doctors are baffled by the trend, which may be linked to air pollution.
Familiar Touch Review: Chalfant Shines in Memory Loss Drama
Kathleen Chalfant delivers a nuanced performance in Sarah Friedland's debut feature about an elderly woman adjusting to life in a retirement community with memory loss.
Terminal Cancer Misdiagnosed: Mum Fights for Daughter's Wedding
Sharon Irvine, 57, was misdiagnosed with kidney stones before stage four lung cancer was found. Now family rushes to plan daughter's wedding.
Alex Kingston Reveals Cancer Scare Forced Strictly Exit
Alex Kingston reveals Strictly Come Dancing was the 'perfect antidote' to her cancer treatment, and discusses her new ITV drama Secret Service.
Julia Bradbury Quits Alcohol After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Julia Bradbury quits alcohol after breast cancer diagnosis, citing recurrence risk. She opens up about mastectomy and new outlook on life.
Nearly 300,000 UK Cancer Patients Go Private as NHS Misses Targets
Nearly 300,000 UK cancer patients paid for private chemotherapy in five years as NHS misses targets, data reveals amid King Charles's treatment.
Over 100 MPs Urge Streeting to Approve Prostate Cancer Screening
Over 100 MPs, led by Rishi Sunak, urge Health Secretary Wes Streeting to introduce targeted prostate cancer screening for high-risk men, citing inequality and preventable deaths.
Terminally Ill Father Whose Early Christmas Party Went Viral Dies
Matthew Sandbrook, 37, who had terminal brain cancer and was given an early Christmas party by 200 people, has died.
Widow Recalls Husband's 'Pure Hell' Final Days as MPs Debate Assisted Dying
Liz Wilson describes husband John's agonising final days as MPs debate assisted dying petition.
Woman's Knee Ache Was Rare One-in-a-Million Disease
Bethany Middleton, 29, from Bromborough, suffered a dull knee ache for years before being diagnosed with a giant cell tumour of the bone, a rare and aggressive condition.
Joe Biden Had Cancerous Skin Lesion Removed Last Month, White House Says
Joe Biden had a cancerous skin lesion removed last month; basal cell carcinoma successfully excised, no further treatment needed.
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