The Latest Breaking News from Cancer Research UK

Forklift driver Emma hopes to be first lesbian Miss Great Britain in 77 years

"It just takes one torch bearer to shine a light on everyone. Out of the hundreds of girls who do pageantry there has to be more from the LGBTQ+ community who take part but I don’t think they are very visible at the moment."

Wales Online · Aug 18, 2022

Darius' touching gesture to Coleen Nolan after sister Linda's incurable cancer diagnosis

In a 2017 interview, Darius made a touching gesture to Coleen Nolan who was struggling to get through filming due to her heartache over her sister Linda

Daily Mirror · Aug 17, 2022

Darius Danesh helped to raise thousands of pounds for charity after cruel family tragedy

Pop Idol star Darius Danesh, who has tragically died aged just 41, did a lot of fundraising work throughout his life, with charities now paying tribute to the singer

Daily Mirror · Aug 17, 2022

Half of people with possible signs of cancer wait six months to contact a GP

Survey by Cancer Research UK shows poorer people less likely to see their family GP, reducing survival chances

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2022

Brits slow to check 'red flag' cancer symptoms as just 48% see GP within 6 months

Cancer Research UK said if people do not tell their doctor about unusual changes to their health the chances of them being diagnosed early reduces and this can have devastating effects

Daily Mirror · Aug 9, 2022

Half of UK adults ‘don’t contact GP within six months of finding cancer symptom’

Not telling a doctor about unusual health changes or possible cancer symptoms reduces the chances of an early cancer diagnosis.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

The most common breast cancer symptoms and how to check for them

Olivia Newton-John has died of breast cancer aged 73

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

Deborah Meaden's make-up artist on Dragons' Den played key role in skin cancer diagnosis

Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden has revealed she was "lucky" that her skin cancer was caught "incredibly early" , as she spoke about her how habits have changed since the 2015 diagnosis

Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022

Man, 27, almost ignored 'skin tag' - he was shocked to find out it was a deadly cancer

"The survival rates for stage three skin cancer make for scary reading and I did think my life was over"

Manchester Evening News · Aug 6, 2022

Jennifer thought lump on her thigh was a cyst, but doctor's tone 'scared' her

Jennifer Baker was diagnosed with a rare type of skin cancer

Wales Online · Jul 27, 2022