Veteran radio DJ Les Ross received the unexpected news of his prostate cancer diagnosis, despite not experiencing any symptoms of the disease. Fortunately, Les had been proactive about his health, regularly undergoing PSA blood tests for the past seven years. The recent increase in his prostate-specific antigen levels indicated a potential problem, prompting further investigation. …
Gracie Nuttall has bravely shared her experience of losing her sister, Laura, and how it feels like losing not just a sibling but also a future. Laura initially thought her symptoms were just “freshers’ flu,” but in 2018, she was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Despite being given a …
Professor and veteran actor Lew Palter passed away at his Los Angeles home on May 21 at the age of 94 due to lung cancer. Palter was well-known for his role as Isidor Straus, a real-life department store magnate, in James Cameron’s blockbuster film Titanic. He also played Associate Justice Benjamin Halperin in Ronald Neame’s …
A groundbreaking cancer research project honoring the late singer Sarah Harding aims to detect early signs of breast cancer in young women. Named the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment in Younger Women (Bcan-Ray) project, it seeks to identify women in their 30s who are at risk of developing breast cancer. In the UK, approximately 2,300 women …
Scientists are hopeful that the next major breakthrough in cancer treatment will come in the form of a vaccine. After years of limited success, researchers believe that they have reached a turning point, with many predicting that new vaccines will be available within the next five years. However, these are not your typical vaccines that …
Sarah, the Duchess of York, has recently undergone a successful operation to treat breast cancer. This diagnosis was made after a routine mammogram, highlighting the importance of regular screenings. Breast cancer is a prevalent disease in the UK, affecting approximately 55,000 women and 370 men each year. Detecting breast cancer early is crucial, as timely …
The NHS Crisis: Revealing An Alarming Shortage of Beds, Scanners, and Doctors A New Report by King’s Fund Highlights UK’s Below Average Healthcare Expenditure Per Capita NHS Underperforms Significantly in Life Expectancy and Cancer Survival By Shaun Wooller Updated: 07:50 BST, 26 June 2023 A new report warns that our health service is failing to …
A silent and deadly cancer is wreaking havoc on young people and their families. While cancer rates have been declining overall, there has been a troubling surge in cases of colon cancer among younger adults, who were previously considered low-risk. Evan White, a 24-year-old finance graduate from Dallas, learned this the hard way when he …
In an effort to address long waiting lists and improve patient care, the NHS is expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across its services. To facilitate this, Health Secretary Steve Barclay has launched a new £21 million funding initiative that hospitals can utilize to implement AI tools for tasks such as medical imaging and …
Tom Brokaw, the renowned journalist, is opening up about his health battle and his remarkable career in journalism. Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2014, Brokaw retired from his illustrious 55-year career in 2021. In an upcoming interview with his former “Today” show co-anchor Jane Pauley, he candidly discusses his fight against blood cancer and the …