Cancer

Jade and her grandmother, Sheila

The charity fund-raising season begins - the Chancellor must hear Judith Potts

Arnie Delstanche is taking on a marathon in Norway in June for Cancer Research UK - dressed as a T-Rex

Southsea man to take on arctic marathon dressed as a T-Rex

Ellie Stenning-Stride will launch Cancer Research UK's Race for Life in Portsmouth after discovering she had ovarian cancer following an operation to treat endometriosis.

“I went for a hysterectomy and woke up to discover I had ovarian cancer at 33"

Christmas 2024 Janine Pert after being given the news No Evidence of Disease

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Cass Lewis revealed that during the recording of Skunk Anansie’s long-awaited new album he received a cancer diagnosis.

Skunk Anansie bassist Cass reveals Stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Beka Naylor at work. The NHS nurse, from Doncaster, was recovering from cancer treatment at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital when her car was stolen from outside her home. Photo: Beka Naylor/SWNS

Video: Scumbag thief steals car of cancer patient during hospital stay

A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

One thing you can do daily to reduce your risk of common cancer

A bride given less than six months to live after losing her leg to cancer made it down the aisle to marry her partner -for the second time.

I lost my leg and was given six months to live...I just got married

Craig Foster's wife Fariba died from bowel cancer after living with colitis for 17 years. He welcomes a Cancer Research UK breakthrough that could have potentially saved her life.

Man who lost his wife to bowel cancer welcomes research breakthrough

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.

New most common cancer in the UK named - how to check your risk

Around 99.8% of cervical cancer cases are preventable according to Cancer Research UK.

Cervical cancer symptoms: four early warning signs you should know

The scan of a patient diagnosed with prostate cancer

Scientists harness healthy gut bacteria to fight prostate cancer

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winter

The best Vitamin D supplement to take this winter - a doctor explains

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

Margaret Jones' family say their 'mum was failed'.

Grandma-of-10 dies as family say signs of lung tumour 'not passed on'

These are the red flag breast cancer symptoms you should look out for.

Red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that you shouldn't ignore

Here’s what you need to know 🚨

Sarah McCann

Joanna Newark, 52, encourages everyone to incorporate a daily breast self-exam into their routines.

'My chemo was so strong the nurse was gowned up like a spaceman'

Peter Ellis, 69, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after an unlucky golf injury.

Grandfather's 'shock' prostate cancer diagnosis after golf injury

A doorbell camera captured the breast cancer charity worker saying "hope you get it" to a woman who chose not to donate

'Hope you get it!' Cancer charity worker caught saying the unthinkable

Celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie has died of cancer aged 75

Esteemed celebrity hairdresser dies of cancer aged 75

Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has terminal cancer.

Prostate cancer symptoms as Sir Chris Hoy shares terminal diagnosis

Will Matthews, a Royal navy technician, has run 13 marathons in 16 days to raise money for his mum's cancer treatment. He finished his journey at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on October 17.

'I ran 16 marathons in 13 days to help my mum's cancer treatment'

Around 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK every year.

What is ovarian cancer and what are the signs and symptoms?

Children at Newtown C of E Primary School, Gosport, have turned up to school wearing blue today to remember Jack Beames. Picture:Habibur Rahman

Primary school takes part in 'very special' fundraiser

Newtown Primary School is organising a fundraising day in memory of Jack Beames who died at the age of 22.

"We are turning the school blue in memory of Jack"

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

This Saturday, 9am marks the 20th anniversary of the global phenomenon known as parkrun.

Professor Robert Thomas

A video grab of Hongchi Xiao conducting a presentation on Paida Lajin therapy.

'Slapping therapy' explained as man convicted over woman's death

More than 22,050 women are diagnosed with gynaecological cancer in the UK every year.

Signs you may have gynaecological cancer and the types to be aware of

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK.

Bowel Cancer: signs and symptoms to watch out for

Archie Brown 11, of Fareham alongside his father Kevin. Archie has gone through surgery and has had most of a brain tumour removed. He was diagnosed with brain cancer, and has six weeks worth of radiotherapy ahead of him.

"Special" boy improving after surgery but cancer treatment awaits

Alison Belsham (L) and donor Rachel Rees (R) meet for the first time at surprise get-together.

Watch: Cancer survivor meets stem cell donor who saved her life

A new study has found men who enjoy a plant rich diet can substantially slow the rate of established prostate cancer.

Eating plants slows prostate cancer progression - new study confirms

Charlotte Fairall, Sophie's mum and founder of Sophie's Legacy. Picture: Sarah Standing (160924-6079)

"It makes me so proud to be her mum": Sophie's Legacy three years on

Heart Radio DJ Jamie Theakston reveals he has cancer

Heart Radio DJ Jamie Theakston reveals he has cancer

Left to right: Gosport MP, Dame Caroline Dinenage, Charlotte Fairall and former Secretary of State, Steve Barclay.

'I've been working tirelessly':Childhood Cancer Taskforce put on pause

Contestants from Dance Floor Heroes, and inset: Ian Waite and Vincent Simone hosting the charity event at Blackpool Winter Gardens.

64 year old Strictly superfan lives her dancefloor dream on TV

Pippa Sharp in hospital after thrush turned out to be stage three vulval cancer.

My diabetes-related thrush turned out to be rare vulval cancer

Paul Smith OBE is due to comeplete a gruelling challenge for Brain Tumour Research. He is going to hand-cycle from Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) to Portsmouth for charity.

Extraordinary man to complete 321 mile hand cycle for charity

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died. Picture: Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images

Sven-Goran Eriksson: Former England manager dies from cancer aged 76

The Teenage Cancer Trust warns against ‘sunburning’ trend on social media. (Photo: Pixabay/Pexels)

TikTok's 'sunburning' trend explained - and why it's so dangerous

The owner for Avon has filed for bankruptcy. Pictured is one of their stores that was launched in Turkey.

Owner of Avon files for bankruptcy amid huge debt and cancer claims

Dentist reveals key symptoms of mouth cancer that you may overlook. (Photo: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio)

Warning over mouth cancer - 9 key symptoms to watch out for

Mark Hamnett Left, Steve Foulis Middle & Mike Cave Right, the Organisers of Fish GP Charity Fishing

Anglers fight back against Cancer

A beloved postman who worked for Royal Mail for 24 years before his death was given a fitting send off as a fleet of red vans joined his funeral.

Royal Mail funeral procession gives postie a good send-off

Anthony Zupnik, The world's biggest Wimpy fan has munched his way through all 61 of the chain's UK eateries - in just 31 days.

I ate at every Wimpy store in the UK - and consumed 40,000 calories

Dermatologists advise that we apply sunscreen everyday. (Photo: Pexels/Karolina Kaboompics)

Is sunscreen bad for you? 'Dangerous' TikTok trend debunked

Anthony George, 74, from Bristol

Watch: Man gives up work to travel 100,000 miles around world in van

Abi Feltham was diagnosed with a brain tumour after mistaking her brain fog for caffeine withdrawal

My 'caffeine withdrawal' symptoms was a cancerous brain tumour

Georgia Bettam has taken to the skies (July 13) to raise money for the charity, Teenage Cancer Trust, in memory of her friend Jack Beames.

"I wanted to be brave for him": Devoted friend completes skydive

Georgia Bettam, 23, from Portsmouth, is doing a Skydive on July 13th for the charity Teenage Cancer Trust in memory of her friend Jack Beames. Jack, who was also from the city, died of cancer earlier this year in February, aged just 22.

'Proud' friend to complete skydive in legacy of inspirational friend

Ann Wilson from Heart is undergoing treatment for cancer, leading to a "pause" in their UK shows including this evening's performance in Birmingham (Credit: Getty Images)

Band announce 'pause' on their UK tour with gigs postponed

Daye have released the world's first HPV screening tampon. (Photo: Daye)

World first at-home HPV screening kit launched in the UK

Race For Life event in Southsea, Hampshire. Pictured is action from the event.Sunday 30th June 2024.Picture: Sam Stephenson.

WATCH: Inpsirational people complete Race for Life for loved ones

Thousands of people have turned out for Portsmouth's Race for Life which raises money for vital cancer research.

Sea of pink in Southsea as thousands take part in Race for Life

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