CANCER deadliness varies widely for each type, but a timely diagnosis is favourable in most cases. Sometimes, warning signs such as small lumps can be hard to spot, despite affecting the vast majority of patients.
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Health experts urge Therese to make cancer a priority
MEDICAL experts have urged Therese Coffey to expand her ABCD of NHS priorities to include cancer. The new Health Secretary said she would be tackling ambulances, backlogs, care, doctors and dentists first.
Cancer: The warning sign that isn’t so ‘easy to discover’ – ‘Check’ yourself
ALTHOUGH cancer represents a truly daunting prospect, being able to get a prompt diagnosis can increase your chances of battling the condition successfully. Here’s one painless sign that can be only picked up by checking yourself, according to an expert.
Skin cancer patients lacking a certain vitamin less likely to survive disease – study
MELANOMA skin cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, with around 16,700 new cases diagnosed every year. It is usually caused by sunlight damaging the DNA in your skin. While there are certain measures you can take to prevent developing the disease in the first place a new study has shown a […]
The ‘common’ symptoms that could signal 5 types of cancer – ‘Speak to a doctor’
ONE IN two people will develop cancer at some point in their lives. While this is a terrifying prospect, being able to get a prompt diagnosis can increase your chances of battling the disease successfully. Here are the “common” signs that could be pointing to five types of cancer.
Prostate cancer: The first symptoms Bill Turnbull ‘didn’t get checked’ – all signs to spot
BBC JOURNALIST and radio presenter Bill Turnbull died this week aged 66. The dad-of-three was diagnosed with prostate cancer – the second largest cancer killer among men in the UK – back in 2017. But in the time leading up to his death Bill admitted he missed some of the early warning signs of the […]
The popular drink that may increase your risk of cancer by almost 80% – it’s not alcohol
CANCER is yet to be defeated but gains are being made on a number of fronts. Recent research suggests you can dramatically modify your risk of cancer by eschewing a popular drink – and it’s not alcohol.
‘A change in the way you pass urine’ Dr Chris on prostate cancer diagnosis confusion
PROSTATE cancer is the most common cancer among men in the UK, accounting for more than 52,000 diagnoses every year. It is also the second most deadly cancer for men – causing one thousand deaths a month. However, actually getting a diagnosis may be difficult as one doctor warned how a common symptom could be […]
The two supplements that could raise your cancer risk by up to 91% – ‘Avoid’
SUPPLEMENTS are often sought after when trying to boost health but their benefits remain questioned by research. In fact, a study found evidence that the little pills could increase the risk of prostate cancer.
This Morning star to undergo bowel cancer surgery after being misdiagnosed twice
The This Morning resident doctor opened up about being diagnosed with bowel cancer, explaining she is set to have more treatment this week. Dr Philippa told Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield she thought she was “too young” to have the disease after she was diagnosed at the age of 39. She urged This Morning viewers […]
