The Latest Breaking News from Cancer

'I share my rare cancer journey with strangers - talking about death is the hardest part'

After Katie Phillips, 44, from North London, was diagnosed with a rare thyroid cancer, she decided to record an audio diary of her treatment with a friend - now strangers across the world listen to her inspiring weekly logs

Daily Mirror · Nov 16, 2022

Mum-of-six given 24 hours to live after devastating leukaemia diagnosis while pregnant

Carrie Dodds-Hallan was diagnosed with blood cancer while pregnant with her youngest child

Wales Online · Nov 16, 2022

Edinburgh woman's 'tiny white spot' on tongue was actually aggressive cancer

Rushed in for emergency surgery to remove the cancer, surgeons had worked for 12 hours to cut out a section of her tongue, before reconstructing it with skin from her arm.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 16, 2022

'Everyone was giving me compliments about my weight loss but it was actually due to a devastating condition'

Ann fears rising energy costs could make for a difficult winter ahead as the illness leaves her feeling cold

Manchester Evening News · Nov 16, 2022

Scots prostate cancer survivor encourages men to get checked for illness

A SCOTTISH survivor of prostate cancer is encouraging men to get checked for prostate cancer during this Men’s Health Awareness Month.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2022

For months, almost no one knew Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner had cancer

Turner, 68, revealed earlier this month that he underwent treatment for bone cancer in June. He is “cancer-free” as of last week, the mayor told The Texas Tribune during his first interview about his health.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 16, 2022

'Cancer epidemic' warning in next 10 years as million cases missed due to Covid

An estimated one million cancer cases were missed across Europe during the Covid pandemic and there is a "race against time" to find them say scientists

Daily Mirror · Nov 16, 2022

GPs in England to send suspected cancer patients directly for tests

Scheme starting this month is aimed at improving Britain’s poor record on early diagnosis

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2022

Cancer: GPs urged to directly order scans for vague symptoms

Under the new guidance, GPs will be able to use their clinical judgment to order more scans for symptoms such as coughs, fatigue and dizziness.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022

Laura Whitmore urges women to 'get checked' as she heads for smear test days after Vicky Phelan's death

The former Love Island presenter admitted she had been "putting it off"

Irish Mirror · Nov 15, 2022