Wife designs husband's penis reconstruction after cancer
Paul Lucas, diagnosed with penile cancer at 37, had his penis amputated and reconstructed from arm tissue, with wife Nicky helping design it.
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Man has penis rebuilt from arm tissue after cancer
Paul Lucas, diagnosed with penile cancer at 37, had his penis reconstructed using arm tissue after a life-saving amputation.
Young dad dies on day he was due to start university
Drew McCleave, 24, from Stevenston, died on September 23, the day he was to begin aerospace systems at Glasgow University, leaving two daughters.
Liverpool get Cody Gakpo injury update after ankle issue
Liverpool star Cody Gakpo will undergo a scan on his ankle injury, but Netherlands boss Xavi believes he may have avoided a serious problem after going off early against Serbia.
Woman told she was 12 hours from death after bowel rupture
Clare Large, 42, was told she had 12 hours to live after 50 pieces of faecal matter ruptured her bowel. She survived after emergency surgery and a three-week coma.
Nigella Lawson's 1 ingredient for cheap steak 'magnificent'
Nigella Lawson says cheap steak cuts like flank and skirt taste 'magnificent' with better flavour, but only if you have one vital ingredient: time.
Newcastle patient thanks donor for 'gift of life' after four-year wait
Thea Macalpine, 52, from the Scottish Borders, received a double-lung transplant at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital after waiting four years for a match, calling it the 'gift of life'.
Brain surgeon dropped my skull on floor, says stroke survivor
Tom Park-Paul, 34, had a brain haemorrhage and a 16-hour operation. Surgeons dropped his skull piece, but he finds it hilarious and is grateful to be alive.
9/11 hero cop reunites with kidney donor who saved his life
Mike Megna, a police officer whose health was critically affected by 9/11, reunited with Stacey Lott, the primary school friend who donated a kidney and saved his life.
Girl, 11, among first in Scotland for pioneering heart valve procedure
Alyssa Ferrie, 11, is among the first children in Scotland to undergo a pioneering minimally invasive heart valve procedure, leaving hospital in two days.
Dad's tribute to daughter who died after Turkey weight-loss op
A father paid tribute to his 'caring' daughter, Morgan Ribeiro, 20, who died after weight-loss surgery in Turkey. An inquest concluded she died from complications arising from the procedure.
Doctor faces new tribunal after ovary removal without consent
Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri faces a fresh fitness-to-practise hearing after the High Court ruled the Medical Practitioners Tribunal made errors in its findings on five allegations.
Doctor who kissed patient and removed ovaries faces new tribunal
Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, who admitted removing two women's ovaries without consent, faces a fresh fitness-to-practise hearing after the High Court backed a GMC appeal.
Teen gets UK-first dissolvable heart implant for rugby dream
Lillie Yale, 14, is the first UK patient to receive a dissolvable heart implant for atrial septal defect, allowing her to continue playing rugby and avoid a metal device.
Schoolgirl, 14, first UK patient to get dissolvable heart implant
Lillie Yale, 14, from Warrington, is the first UK patient to receive a dissolvable heart implant at Alder Hey to close a hole in her heart, allowing her to continue playing rugby.
Teen with dissolvable heart implant chases rugby dream
Lillie Yale, 14, becomes one of the first in the UK to have a dissolvable heart implant fitted, allowing her to play rugby again.
Mum's vow for daughter with ultra-rare brain condition
Aimee James, 35, is determined to give her 10-year-old daughter Evie, who has subependymal grey matter heterotopia, a 'happy fulfilling life full of adventures and memories' despite the condition's challenges.
Newcastle surgeon backs heart surgery drug trial
A Newcastle NHS consultant has welcomed a new heart surgery trial comparing blood thinners after valve surgery, which could help thousands of patients with irregular heartbeats.
Sudocrem's lesser-known use for minor burns and wounds
Sudocrem is licensed to treat minor burns and surface wounds, not just nappy rash, according to the brand and NHS advice.
Automatic car washes 'wrecking' tyres, experts warn
Automatic car wash machines could damage tyres, with UK hosepipe bans sending more drivers to them this summer. Experts warn of sidewall cracking and slow punctures.
NHS performs UK's first 'three hospital' lung transplant
The NHS has conducted the first lung transplant as part of a pioneering pilot, using ex vivo lung perfusion to boost organs, potentially saving 750 lives annually.
Rod Stewart Seen After Heart Surgery Recovery
Rod Stewart was seen with his son Alastair at a Champions League match in Glasgow, days after undergoing a coronary stent procedure that forced him to cancel tour dates.
Bandmates Saved Teen's Life After Stroke During Practice
Luc Smith, 17, from Stornoway, suffered a stroke at 16 during band practice. His friends recognised the symptoms and rushed him to hospital, saving his life.
Liverpool woman unable to move face after cancer surgery
A Liverpool student was left unable to move the left side of her face after life-saving surgery for rare parotid gland cancer, eventually being declared cancer-free in January 2024.
Arsenal injury update: Saliba, Timber, Rice, Saka return dates
Arsenal's William Saliba faces up to four months out with a back injury, while Jurrien Timber is weeks away. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have returned to training.
Mother's life-or-death choice as daughter's brain cut in half
A mother told how she made a life-or-death decision for her daughter's brain-splitting surgery, which stopped the 16-year-old's daily seizures.
Bobby George warned to avoid strenuous sex after heart procedure
Darts legend Bobby George, 80, is recovering from a TAVI heart valve procedure and has been told to avoid sex, vacuuming, and mowing the lawn during recovery.
Ashley James: Piercing revealed she may need surgery
This Morning star Ashley James says a belly button piercing attempt revealed she may need surgery after childbirth, as she suspects diastasis recti.
Double transplant survivor trains to be transplant surgeon
Andy Prigg, 23, who had a 15-hour double transplant, is now studying medicine and won two gold medals at the British Transplant Games.
Wife's Affair with Close Friend: Where Do I Start?
A man in his 30s discovers his wife's affair with a close friend after 15 years together. He seeks advice on whether to stay or leave, and how to cope with the betrayal.
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