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Samantha Womack ‘would have delayed’ cancer treatment to strike with NHS staff

Womack was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2022, after Dame Olivia Newton-John died from the disease

The Independent UK

EastEnders star Samantha Womack says she would have ‘delayed cancer treatment’ to strike with NHS staff

The 50-year-old actress was diagnosed with breast cancer but has since been given the all-clear

Evening Standard

Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, expert task force says

A task force of experts recommended that female patients be screened for breast cancer starting at age 40.

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'Doctor misread scan and gave me antibiotics - now I'm 33 with incurable cancer'

Victoria Power had a history of cancer after beating the disease in 2017 but more than five years on it was back after doctors told her there was nothing to worry about

Daily Mirror

Mum trained for a marathon during radiotherapy for breast cancer

Cath Thompson ran two half marathons while undergoing radiotherapy and completed a marathon soon after her treatment was finished

Wales Online

What are the early breast cancer signs you should look out for?

Check yourself regularly

The Independent UK

Breast cancer symptoms you should look out for

Check yourself regularly

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EastEnders' Samantha Womack shares stunning chest tattoo after breast cancer battle

EastEnders legend Samatha Womack has had a busy few days, getting a new tattoo, peforming as part of the Eurovision celebrations and then appearing on Loose Women to raise awareness of breast cancer

Daily Mirror

Breast cancer survivor praises Medicare in first speech

Mary Doyle overcame breast cancer and 100 years of history to become the first woman to represent the seat of Aston after a by-election last month.

The New Daily

Katie Couric says the new breast cancer screening guidelines fall short months after her diagnosis

Katie Couric says breast cancer screening guidelines should account for those with dense breast tissue.

Fortune

Real Housewives of Miami star reveals devastating cancer diagnosis

Guerdy Abraira - who is best known as a cast member on the Real Housewives of Miami (RHOM) - has announced on social media that she was diagnosed with breast cancer two months ago

Daily Mirror

EastEnders’ Samantha Womack reveals chest tattoo after getting all clear from breast cancer

The Ronnie Mitchell actress was given the all clear in December, five months after she was diagnosed and underwent gruelling treatment

Evening Standard

Mammogram Guidance Changes: Invest In Your Health

Guidance for when to start getting mammograms has changed, and it's a reminder to invest in your health.

Kiplinger

You should start getting mammograms at age 40, not 50, according to new guidelines

Change could result in 19% more lives being saved thanks to early detection.

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Start mammograms at age 40, not 50, US health panel recommends

Tuesday’s update — if the draft proposal is finalized — would mark a shift in the influential panel’s guidelines although it’s not likely to end confusion. Other health groups differ over when and how often to screen.

The Independent UK

Start mammograms at 40, not 50, a US health panel recommends

A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50

Axios

Women should start getting mammograms at 40 not 50, health panel recommends

Starting breast cancer screenings 10 years earlier could save 19% more lives, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said.

Daily Mirror

Start breast cancer screening at 40 not 50 to save thousands of lives US experts say

The US Preventative Services Task Force issued an updated recommendation saying that women should receive breast cancer screenings every other year from the age of 40, instead of 50 - though some radiologists have said it does not go far enough

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If you're 40, it's time to start mammograms, according to new guidelines

The influential U.S. Preventive Task Force issue a draft of its new breast cancer screening guidelines. They're now recommending women start younger, amid a rise in breast cancer rates.

Daily Mirror

Samantha Womack urges young women to check themselves after breast cancer battle

Former EastEnders actress Samantha Womack, who shared her diagnosis last summer, revealed that she has been inundated with messages from young women who are also going through a breast cancer diagnosis

Daily Record

EastEnders' Samantha Womack opens up on 'brutal' chemo and desire for more children with Corrie star

The 50-year-old BBC soap star has found a new zest for life following her breast cancer scare, and hopes to start a new family unit with Coronation Street partner Oliver Farnworth.

Daily Record

Mum diagnosed with lung cancer after A&E doctor 'misread' scan and gave her antibiotics

Victoria Powers, 34, was first diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2017 and was celebrating being rid of the disease for over five years.

Wales Online

New research changes view on whether cancer patients should exercise

Researchers asked recently-diagnosed lymphoma and breast cancer patients to do a ten-minute stint on a bicycle

Daily Mirror

Newsreader, 28, sobs as she shares devastating breast cancer diagnosis live on air

WHO13 News anchor Calyn Thompson broke down live on-air when she revealed her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this week, which came shortly after reporting on Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Liverpool Echo

Community heroes could win holiday of a lifetime with Fred. Olsen

The Liverpool ECHO has teamed up with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to offer 30 cruises to people making a real difference

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