All news on the topic: Cancer

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Cancer patient, 38, 'kicked into the gutter' after GP ditches him after 38 years
Dan Lane, 38, says he was "kicked into the gutter" when he was taken off his GP's list of patients without warning
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Mum diagnosed with cancer 'was denied screening - because she was too young'
Kelly Ward, from Kent, has slammed her local GP after her concerns over a growing lump fell on deaf ears, but she continued to push for testing and was ultimately told she had triple-negative breast cancer
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Christie Brinkley's cancer diagnosis prompts doctor to list 3 warning symptoms
Three medical experts have shared key signs to watch out for following model Christie Brinkley's revelation she has been diagnosed with skin cancer
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Significant rise in four types of cancer cases across UK
But a new study from Cancer Research UK and published in the British Medical Journal found death rates from the disease among those aged 35 to 69 have plummeted
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Woman 'numb' after being diagnosed with bladder cancer at just 27
Abbie Jarvis, 27, was diagnosed with grade three cancer after a tumour was found in her bladder. She is now hoping to raise awareness of the disease that usually affects people much older than her
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Woman left with hole in her throat for five months after rare cancer battle
Victoria Christie was diagnosed with a salivary gland tumour after a lump in her mouth started to grow and change colour. She was then left with a hole in her throat for almost five months
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Knowing these early cancer symptoms could save your life
If you’re worried about symptoms, don’t ignore them – see your GP. It could be nothing, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable
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Cancer death rates for middle-aged people at lowest point in 25 years
A new study from Cancer Research UK and published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found death rates from the disease among those aged 35 to 69 have plummeted, thanks to screening, better treatments and policies aimed at cutting smoking.
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Woman told head lump was 'skull growth' diagnosed with cancer 20 years later
Kylie, first brought the lump on her head to the attention of a medical professional in the 2000s and claims she was 'dismissed' however in 2020 she sought a secondary opinion
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Boy, 2, who complained of 'hard tummy' ends up with devastating diagnosis
Tiny Jaxon Barnes had a hard stomach which his mum Hayley thought was cramp but she was about to find out the harrowing truth and is unsure of what the future holds for him
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Olivia Munn diagnosed with cancer at 43 and shares test that saved her life
Olivia Munn detailed her secret battle with breast cancer in a lengthy statement shared with her 3million Instagram followers on Wednesday
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Woman told lump on head was 'skull growth' given grave diagnosis 20 year later
Mum-of-four Kylie Barltett, 47, was given the diagnosis after doctors were happy to allow her growth to go untreated for over two decades and has told others to get a second opinion if concerned
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Little boy's 'hard tummy' turned out to be liver cancer
Jaxon Barnes, 2, was taken to hospital after his mother noticed that he had a hard stomach in August 2022. The right side of Jaxon's stomach was hard but the tot wasn't in any pain
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Mum diagnosed with womb cancer after 'pulling back' during DIY project
Joan Frances Boyle was barely able to move after injuring herself while insulating a cabin ceiling at her home in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, and was rushed to A&E
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Nick Owen says telling his children of his cancer diagnosis was 'difficult'
Former breakfast TV host Nick Owen, who shared the TV-am sofa with Anne Diamond, was diagnosed with the disease in 2023 but has been successfully treated
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Dave Myer's heartbreaking words about looking to the future before death
The Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers appeared in footage filmed last year in which he shared a happy outlook for the future - before he sadly passed away this year following a cancer battle
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Adam Hills shares heartbreaking reason behind Celebrity Bake Off stint
The Last Leg star Adam Hills is on of the stars taking part in the 2024 Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer - and has opened up about his father's battle against cancer
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Bobby Power's daughter pays tribute with wedding day picture after his death
Former Manchester United footballer Bobby Power died in February at the age of 40 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, with his daughter leading the tributes
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Tributes flood in for late TikTok star Leah Smith after bone cancer battle at 22
Tributes have flooded in for late TikTok star Leah Smith after she sadly died following a battle with bone cancer battle at the young age of just 22
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'My dying dad told me why he resented me on his deathbed, he wanted forgiveness'
A dad and daughter estranged from each other for 10 years finally made up before it was too late after the parent had treated her differently all her life for one secret reason
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Woman's dehydration was actually warning sign of brain terminal cancer
Petty officer Jessica Zentilin-Dorey, 33, was diagnosed with a grade 4 astrocytoma in June 2022 after a seizure at home. Her diagnosis came just nine weeks after marrying wife Gabriella
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Little-known ear symptom could be warning sign of throat cancer
Despite more than 2,000 new diagnoses each year in the UK alone, very little is known about larynx cancer. But catching symptoms early to increase the chances of survival - so here's what to look out for and when you should see a doctor
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Doctor shares two things they do daily to lower risk of cancer
Doctors report that early diagnosis of bowel cancer can be difficult as patients often dismiss its symptoms, but it's important to understand the signs to look out for
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Woman now has incurable cancer after her smear test was delayed during lockdown
Abi Macnamara was told her cancer was nothing to worry about during a delayed smear test during lockdown. But doctors later found the cancer had actually spread and was by that time stage three
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The major red flags for cancer which appear first thing in the morning
Abbas Kanani, who works at Chemist Click, says being really tired, having a cough that won't go away, and sweating a lot at night could be warning signs of cancer