The Latest Breaking News from Cancer

'I was told my symptoms were caused by menopause for two years before doctors discovered I had cancer'

Amanda Davies knew there was something more to her symptoms than peri-menopause

Wales Online · May 9, 2023

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.

WEKU · May 9, 2023

Former Eastenders star Sam Womack wants kids aged 50 after beating cancer

She now says 'never say never', and wants children with her Coronation Street soap star partner

Nottingham Post · May 9, 2023

Boy given antibiotics for lump on his neck before being told it was stage 3 cancer

Alfie Yardley underwent an ultrasound test before undergoing a biopsy to remove a lymph node in his neck. Tests confirmed the then 10-year-old had stage three cancer

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023

Heartburn and indigestion could be warning sign of deadly cancer - when to see GP

The cancer is found in the tube that connects the throat and stomach with more than 900 cases diagnoses across Scotland every year.

Daily Record · May 9, 2023

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 · May 9, 2023

Escape to the Country's Jonnie Irwin reveals home building project hit snag

Popular presenter who is battling terminal cancer is trying to renovate house for his family

Wales Online · May 9, 2023

Angelina Jolie shares tribute to late mum and urges women with family cancer history to get checked

The actor’s mother died of ovarian cancer in 2007.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Top NHS award renamed in memory of much-loved Paisley nurse who died of cancer

Sarah McCann, who passed away in December, was hailed for her dedication to cancer patients by colleagues as health bosses announced the award would be renamed in her honour.

Daily Record · May 9, 2023

Florida lawmakers want to use radioactive material to pave roads

Phosphogypsum, a byproduct in the fertilizer industry, contains uranium and radium — and as the EPA notes, it also forms radon, "a cancer-causing, radioactive gas."

WEKU · May 9, 2023