The Latest Breaking News from Cancer

Children of much-loved mum who died of cervical cancer still 'have questions'

Jennifer Mason was just 36 when she died of cancer on October 6 last year - now, one year on, her five children are still struggling to come to terms with her death

Daily Mirror · Oct 3, 2022

How is Vicky Phelan? Health update as national hero continues to fight cancer

Vicky has been suffering with ill health recently after she started a new session of chemotherapy

Irish Mirror · Oct 3, 2022

‘I’m British!’: Eric Idle says it took him three years to cry about pancreatic cancer diagnosis

‘I didn’t cry till I knew I was going to live,’ 79-year-old said

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Mum mistakes symptoms for long Covid until daughter spots real cause

"You should know your own body. If you're in the shower, check your armpits, have a good feel. If anything doesn't feel right, or you're even slightly concerned, just get some professional advice on it."

Wales Online · Oct 3, 2022

Boxer in his 50s 'with a heart of gold' dies after suddenly collapsing in charity match

Jules Bevis was one of 30 boxers helping to raise money at a charity boxing match for a four-year-old girl called Kayla Buttle, who is battling neuroblastoma cancer

Daily Mirror · Oct 3, 2022

Many women 'too busy' to regularly check for breast cancer, study shows

Experts are urging women to keep on top of their regular checks which could spot breast cancer symptoms early.

Daily Record · Oct 3, 2022

Pharma-funded FDA gets drugs out faster, but some work only ‘marginally’ and most are pricey

Dr. Steven-Huy Han, a UCLA liver specialist, has prescribed Ocaliva to a handful of patients, although he’s not sure it helps.

Tribune News Service · Oct 3, 2022

Mum mistook fast-growing cancer as Long Covid until daughter spotted her leaving shower

RAF veteran Ann Gilbert, from Walton, thought her "weird" symptoms including feeling "washed out" was the result of Long Covid - but the mum was dealt a more devastating blow after her daughter saw her leaving the shower

Daily Mirror · Oct 3, 2022

Black and South Asian women least likely to check for breast cancer, research says

New figures reveal most women aren’t checking their breasts on a regular basis

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Dad-of-eight with pregnant cancer-stricken wife gives up hot dinners to pay bills

Mark Skelly's income is set to fall by 30% while the cost of living continues to rise as he takes time off work to care for his pregnant wife who is suffering with breast cancer.

Daily Record · Oct 3, 2022