The Latest Breaking News from Cancer

Cancer patient given days to live meets stem cell donor who saved him 8 years on

‘I have been fine, well and able to lead a normal life ever since; I am truly overwhelmed,’ said Ivor Godfrey-Davis.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

A Place in the Sun's Jonnie Irwin issues health update amid terminal cancer diagnosis

Jonnie Irwin has been trying a new form of therapy in Newcastle, amid the A Place in the Sun Star's admission he is living alongside a terminal cancer diagnosis

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

West Lothian cancer patient slams NHS Lothian for 'inappropriate' data breach

Martin Laing from Blackburn, West Lothian, says he feels 'left in the dark' after his medical records were 'inappropriately' accessed by a member of NHS Lothian staff.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 17, 2023

West Lothian cancer patient hits out after records 'inappropriately’ accessed by health worker

Martin Laing received a letter from NHS Lothian confirming the data breach

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

Young woman's aggressive diagnosis after six months of night sweats and back pain

Hannah said she was dismissed by her doctor repeatedly before she was eventually sent for an X-ray and a scan

Wales Online · Feb 17, 2023

Inspirational teenager remains positive despite terminal cancer diagnosis

"I’m a big believer in positive outlooks giving positive outcomes. If I can’t control my cancer, I can control how I feel. That’s how I stay smiling"

Nottingham Post · Feb 17, 2023

Sewage leak figures prompt warning over state of England’s hospitals

Exclusive: freedom of information requests reveal overspill on cancer wards, maternity units and A&E departments

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023

How to cut your barbecue bowel-cancer risk

Consuming more fibre gives meat-eaters a fighting chance against bowel cancer. Trendy chia seeds deliver half the daily requirement for men.

The New Daily · Feb 17, 2023

Mum's birth certificate fight after baby born early so dying dad could meet her

Jamie Hunter and partner Beccy Flint found out they were expecting their first child together in 2019 - before a tragic cancer diagnosis meant Jamie died two days after his daughter was born

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023

Huge 48-hour nurses strike is a 'worrying escalation' that 'could lead to serious damage to NHS', say leaders

Sir Julian Hartley, chief executive at NHS Providers said the escalation was 'worrying', with over 140,000 appointments already postponed as a result of staff walkouts

Manchester Evening News · Feb 16, 2023