The Latest Breaking News from Cancer

Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers back at work after cancer fight thanks to key diet change

Hairy Biker star Dave Myers has revealed he has made the decision to return to work, despite his cancer battle after completely changing his diet

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023

EastEnders legend Samantha Womack would have delayed cancer treatment to aid NHS strikes

Former EastEnders actress Samantha Womack has backed the NHS nurse's demands for higher pay and admits she would have delayed her cancer treatment for strikes

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023

Mama June ends bitter feud with daughter Chickadee to support her during cancer battle

Mama June has revealed that her daughter, Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell's shocking stage four cancer diagnosis put their devastatingly bitter family feud to rest as they rally in support of the 28-year-old

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023

Weekly Health News (May 6-12): WHO declares end to COVID-19 emergency and more

Last week, the World Health Organization announced that it is ending the emergency it declared for Covid-19 more than three years ago. But W.H.O. officials warned that the decision to lift the emergency does not signal an end to the pandemic.

The Times of India · May 12, 2023

Gaza cancer patients miss treatment as Israel border shut amid fighting

Gaza resident Dina El-Dhani was due to meet her oncologist this week at a hospital in Jerusalem but she has been unable to cross into Israel since the border was closed amid heavy fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants.

Reuters · May 12, 2023

'Red flag' bladder cancer symptoms as experts urge people to watch out for signs

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness month with experts sharing the signs and symptoms of the potentially deadly disease that should look out for.

Daily Record · May 12, 2023

Free skin cancer screenings in memory of 24-year-old Londoner help identify dozens of cases

Free online skin cancer screenings funded in memory of a 24-year-old who died of the disease have led to nearly 80 people being diagnosed.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2023

Obesity speeds up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines – new research

COVID vaccines are very effective, but for some groups they don’t generate as strong an immune response. These groups include older adults and people with weakened immune systems, for example due to cancer or other medical conditions. They tend to already be at heightened risk from COVID.

The Conversation · May 12, 2023

The woman in a sombrero who has been collecting money for charity in a bucket in pubs for 65 years

Margaret 'Maggie' Thrush has raised more than £1.5million for charities including £380,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support - and the Mumbles community couldn't be prouder

Wales Online · May 12, 2023

Daughter travels 6,000 miles to surprise dad on birthday after cancer diagnosis

He opened a 'present' in the boot of the car to find the daughter he hadn't seen for a year

Wales Online · May 12, 2023