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Dame Esther Rantzen faces stage four lung cancer: key facts about the disease

As Esther Rantzen undergoes treatment for lung cancer, here’s what everyone needs to know about the condition. By Imy Brighty-Potts.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Dame Esther Rantzen confirms lung cancer is now at stage 4

The legendary broadcaster was first diagnosed in January

Evening Standard · May 26, 2023

Esther Rantzen admits 'nobody knows' if cancer medicine is working as she stays positive

Dame Esther Rantzen has revealed 'nobody knows' if her cancer treatment is working as the TV legend reveals what is keeping her positive amid her stage 4 diagnosis

Daily Mirror · May 26, 2023

Esther Rantzen says Stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis made her realise 'how very lucky' she has been

The 82-year-old former That's Life! presenter is currently battling the condition and said she is grateful to have enjoyed a long and successful life

Bristol Post · May 26, 2023

Edinburgh teen who thought he had growing pains diagnosed with rare cancer

Keiran Smart, from Niddrie, was an active 14-year-old when he started suffering from a persistent ache in his leg at the beginning of 2022.

Daily Record · May 26, 2023

Curing lung cancer

According to the most recent lung cancer statistics from the World Health Organisation/International Agency for Research on Cancer, globally, 2.2 million people had lung cancer in 2020, and 1.8 million passed away from it.

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023

Scots dad diagnosed with prostate cancer after reading article in newspaper

Brian Steele said that he was left in sheer "disbelief" after health officials diagnosed him with the disease last year - after spotting a column in a local paper.

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2023

Tina Turner death – latest: Legendary singer’s cause of death revealed after she dies aged 83

The all-time great rock’n’roll vocalist, whose songs include ‘The Best’ and ‘Proud Mary’, died at her home in Switzerland after a lengthy illness from intestinal cancer

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Esther Rantzen says she has stage four cancer as she awaits scan result

The presenter has been trying a new medication

Wales Online · May 26, 2023

Scientists create ‘life-saving’ AI that predicts if cancer will spread

London-based scientists develop programme to show signs of cancer

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023