A remarkable story recently emerged about a woman named Ellie Downes, a police officer from York, who endured a lengthy battle with excruciating leg pain that doctors initially dismissed as a minor muscle injury. However, it was eventually discovered that Ellie had a 10cm cancerous tumor. Ellie first experienced pain in her left knee in …
Written by Kate Pickles, Health Editor for The Daily Mail Updated: 00:16 BST, 24 August 2023 New changes to guidelines suggest that do-it-yourself (DIY) test kits could save 100,000 people from undergoing colonoscopies for suspected bowel cancer each year. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has released new draft guidance recommending that patients …
Rabbitohs’ Star Latrell Mitchell Receives Apology from Clive Churchill’s Son over Controversial Comments, but Fans Remain Divided In a surprising turn of events, Rod Churchill, the son of Souths’ greatest legend Clive Churchill, has issued an apology for his derogatory remarks towards Rabbitohs’ superstar Latrell Mitchell, referring to him as a “cancer.” The apology comes …
Katie Pritchard, a mother-of-two from Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, tragically passed away in June after a 17-month battle with cervical cancer. Her journey began when she discovered a lump and sought medical advice. However, healthcare professionals initially dismissed her symptoms as side-effects from the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine or a sexually transmitted infection. Dissatisfied with this response, Katie …
Brits Given Skin Cancer Warning Despite Damp Predictions for Bank Holiday A skin cancer warning has been issued ahead of the bank holiday weekend, despite the expected drop in temperature. Melanoma Focus, a charity dedicated to skin cancer awareness, has urged Brits to take precautions such as using sunscreen, wearing a hat, and seeking shade …
The recent study published in Nature Medicine suggesting that long Covid is more debilitating than cancer has faced criticism for being “irresponsible.” While the research found that long Covid increases the risk of various health problems, including heart issues, blood clots, diabetes, memory problems, fatigue, and mental health issues, critics argue that the study had …
The term “incidental” usually implies something unimportant or insignificant. However, my perspective on this word has changed. When my cardiac specialist, Dr. Rakesh Sharma, informed me that a CT scan had revealed an “incidental finding” on my spleen, it seemed harmless. He believed it could be a benign cyst and assured me that it was …
A groundbreaking study has revealed a potentially life-saving advancement in prostate cancer treatment. Researchers found that a 15-minute MRI scan can detect early signs of prostate tumors even before symptoms arise. Surprisingly, two-thirds of men identified with cancer through the study showed no signs when taking a PSA blood test, the standard test offered to …
A young woman from New Jersey, Kelly Spill, faced a harrowing experience when she was misdiagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at the age of 28. Despite experiencing symptoms such as constipation and blood in her stool, doctors attributed her condition to pregnancy and dismissed her concerns. It wasn’t until eight months after giving birth …
Andy Taylor, the founding member and guitarist of Duran Duran, shared some remarkable news about his battle with cancer. After previously receiving “palliative, end-of-life care,” Taylor is now “asymptomatic” thanks to a breakthrough cancer drug called Lutetium-177. This nuclear medicine specifically targets cancer cells, offering hope for patients like Taylor. Taylor opened up about his …