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Emmerdale fans ‘in tears’ as Faith makes heartbreaking hidden hint amid new decision

Emmerdale's Faith Dingle made a devastating decision to stop her chemotherapy treatment, leaving her daughter Chas heartbroken

Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2022

Shine Night Walk Glasgow: When it's taking place and what the route looks like

At the end of the year many people will begin to take part in an event called 'Shine Night Walk' with events taking place all across the country - including in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Glasgow Live · Jun 20, 2022

Mouth cancer warning signs including ulcers that won’t heal

Oral cancers have a 50% survival rate if caught early, so knowing the signs and symptoms is vital to detecting the disease.

Daily Record · Jun 20, 2022

How enduring use of 150-year-old speculum puts women off smear tests

The medical tool used for smear tests has essentially remained unchanged since its invention in the 1840s, writes Sirena Bergman

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022

‘I just ignored the pile of letters’: As cervical cancer rates rise why are women avoiding smear tests?

Sophie Gallagher asks – is the ‘Jade Goody effect’ a distant memory?

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022

Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2022: Why are smear tests important and what can you expect?

In the UK, 1 in 4 people invited for a smear test don’t go to their appointment.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2022

Edinburgh child diagnosed with liver cancer after parents discovered lump in lockdown

Leo Barker was diagnosed with cancer in 2020. At just 11 years old he is now raising money for charity after a life saving kidney transplant in Birmingham Children's Hospital

Edinburgh Live · Jun 20, 2022

NHS Lanarkshire consultant urges women to get their smear as it could save lives

The move comes during Cervical Screening Awareness Week, from June 20 to 26, which urges more women to have a smear test.

Daily Record · Jun 20, 2022

Jeremy Hunt reveals he had cancer and says his entire family battled the disease

'I have had a minor one [cancer diagnosis] myself which has fortunately been resolved,' the former Health Secretary said

Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2022

Cancer warning sign - when to see GP over mouth ulcers that won’t heal

Oral cancers, if caught early enough, have a 50 per cent survival rate - but spotting the early warning signs is essential to the prevention and treatment of the disease

Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2022