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Husband’s warning after wife dismissed deadly cancer symptom

Lucy went to her GP for blood tests, resulting in a phone call urging her to go to A&E as soon as possible

The Independent UK

From Pakistan to Shanghai: A CAR-T Journey Fighting Relapsed Lymphoma

SHANGHAI, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A 36-year-old Pakistani patient has achieved encouraging early recovery after receiving personalized CAR-T immunotherapy at Jiahui International Cancer Center in Shanghai, following exhausting standard treatments for aggressive recurrent blood cancer. Muhammad, a hospital staff member from Quetta, Pakistan, suffered from diffuse large B-cell lymphoma…

AAP

Houston burglars hit bakery store for third time as owner starts chemotherapy hours earlier

The incident marks the third time the Houston Heights neighborhood bakery has been targeted by thieves

The Independent UK

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Kylie Minogue postponed cancer treatment to try for 'miracle' baby

Kylie Minogue postponed her chemotherapy to undergo IVF in a last ditch attempt to become a mother and she was left devastated after she failed to conceive her "miracle" baby.

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Less than 24 hours in Hospital? Know about health insurance coverage for day care treatments, surgeries, and emergency procedures

Many policyholders believe health insurance claims require a 24-hour hospital stay. However, modern policies cover numerous treatments completed within 24 hours, known as day care procedures. These include surgeries like cataract removal and treatments such as chemotherapy. Policyholders must verify their policy details, including covered procedures and exclusions, to ensure…

The Economic Times

Coronation Street actor says she is ‘taking time to reflect’ ahead of chemotherapy

Coronation Street actor Tracy Shaw has issued a cancer update as she praised the “gift of life” in a reflective post.

The Independent UK

6 Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatments Younger Patients Are Asking Their Oncologists About

Cancer care is changing fast, and younger patients are paying close attention to the newest options available. Many people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s are now researching advanced therapies before they even step into an oncology office. Instead of accepting traditional chemotherapy as the only path forward, they are…

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Former darts world champion Mark Webster set for Sky Sports return after cancer diagnosis

The 42-year-old Welshman, who became world champion in 2008, began chemotherapy in February

The Independent UK

King meets chemo patients and tries out robot used in surgery during visit

The King unveiled a plaque marking the 300th anniversary of Guy’s Hospital.

Evening Standard

Low-Dose Vitamin D Doubled Chemo Success—Cancer Disappeared in 43% of Women Taking It

Cancer treatment conversations often focus on powerful drugs, aggressive therapies, and difficult side effects, but a growing body of research suggests that something as simple as vitamin D may play a surprisingly important role in treatment success. A recent clinical study drew attention after researchers found that low-dose vitamin D…

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NHS cancer nurses exposed to toxic chemicals linked to miscarriage due to inadequate PPE

Exclusive: Thousands of healthcare workers who administer toxic drugs such as chemotherapy are routinely provided with just a plastic apron and gloves as protection, The Independent can reveal

The Independent UK

Man produces sperm from testicular tissue frozen as a child in breakthrough trial

Exclusive: Sperm re-transplant offers hope that boys left infertile by chemotherapy could have biological children one day

The Guardian - UK

Leukaemia treatment could boost survival and quality of life – Great Ormond St

A new approach achieved remission rates of 92% and long-term survival was comparable to children on more intensive plans.

The Independent UK

New leukaemia treatment could reduce need for chemotherapy in ‘major step forward’

Doctors have found a gentler treatment for children whose leukaemia has come back, which could boost survival and quality of life

The Independent UK

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‘Active’ man died eight months after terminal cancer diagnosis – despite showing no signs

Jon Hough was moved into a hospice for the final weeks of his life before he died on March 24, 2025, aged 47

Evening Standard

Coronation Street legend reveals breast cancer diagnosis as stars rally round

In a video posted on Instagram, Tracy Shaw told fans she is due to start chemotherapy for five months.

LiveScience

Experimental drug doubles one-year survival in pancreatic cancer

A new drug that works by making tumors more susceptible to chemotherapy and the immune system has increased survival in those with advanced pancreatic cancer in a trial.

The Guardian - UK

NHS improves genetic testing for minority ethnic cancer patients

Exclusive: Pre-chemotherapy tests previously did not look for gene variant that put some ethnicities at higher risk of serious side effects

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The Independent UK

New pancreatic cancer drug nearly doubles survival time in patients

Pancreatic cancer is the only cancer with a five-year survival rate that’s below 20%

Medical Daily

Chemotherapy Side Effects & Recovery Guide: What to Expect and How to Manage Symptoms

Chemotherapy drugs and cancer therapy explained with side effects, recovery timelines, and ways to manage chemo side effects effectively.

LiveScience

Pig semen component could deliver chemotherapy to hard-to-reach eye cancer, mouse study suggests

Researchers showed that "exosomes" from pig semen may be used in a potential new treatment for retinoblastoma.

The Independent UK

Refugee detained by ICE missed vital chemo sessions and is now on his deathbed, family says

IN FOCUS: EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: A Laotian refugee whose family fled to America after the Vietnam War has just days to live after missing vital chemotherapy sessions while in ICE detention, his loved ones tell Rhian Lubin

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Horrible Husband Forbids Wife From Chemotherapy, Loses Everything He Owns

He refused to allow her mom to have chemotherapy, even though it might have saved her life. A woman has set out to make her stepfather pay for her mother's untimely death. She's already taken everything he owns, including his house, and she says she's not done yet.

The Independent UK

I thought I had piles – then cancer treatment nearly killed me

Jane Locke’s ordeal began in November 2021 following a severe allergic reaction to the chemotherapy medication that left her dangerously swollen

International Business Times UK

What Is Colon Cancer: Important Symptoms To Consider As 28-Year Old Mom Missed Diagnosis With Doctors Thinking She Only Had Haemorrhoids

Doctors warn colon cancer is rising in younger adults after a 28-year-old mother's symptoms were initially mistaken for haemorrhoids.

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