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I was given all-clear from rare breast cancer - only to be diagnosed with a different type in my other breast just weeks later

I was given all-clear from rare breast cancer – only to be diagnosed with a different type in my other breast just weeks later

After nearly 18 months of gruelling breast cancer treatment, Jess Parsons finally…
How to tell your children you have cancer - after Kate Middleton revealed shock diagnosis and how it took her and William 'time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them'

How to tell your children you have cancer – after Kate Middleton revealed shock diagnosis and how it took her and William 'time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them'

For many parents battling cancer, one of the hardest moments can be telling…
Kate Middleton's preventative chemo explained: How cancer-fighting drugs with brutal side effects will aim to stop Princess of Wales' disease returning

Kate Middleton's preventative chemo explained: How cancer-fighting drugs with brutal side effects will aim to stop Princess of Wales' disease returning

The Princess of Wales today revealed she is undergoing preventative chemotherapy after…
Thanks for speaking out, Kate: NHS and cancer charities hail Princess of Wales for bravely sharing 'huge shock' diagnosis and begging fellow sufferers not to 'lose faith or hope'

Thanks for speaking out, Kate: NHS and cancer charities hail Princess of Wales for bravely sharing 'huge shock' diagnosis and begging fellow sufferers not to 'lose faith or hope'

It’s a disease that will strike half of us in our lifetime…
How only 10% of all cancers are in adults under 50 but experts warn of an 'epidemic' of disease in young adults after Kate Middleton's shock diagnosis

How only 10% of all cancers are in adults under 50 but experts warn of an 'epidemic' of disease in young adults after Kate Middleton's shock diagnosis

Just one in ten cancers are diagnosed in under-50s but cases are…
Kate Middleton's health history, from her shock cancer diagnosis to her battle with extreme morning sickness and the three-inch scar running down her head from a childhood injury

Kate Middleton's health history, from her shock cancer diagnosis to her battle with extreme morning sickness and the three-inch scar running down her head from a childhood injury

The Princess of Wales today said she was ‘going to be ok’…
Amputated toes and rotting lungs: This is how cigarette packets could look in US in coming years - after court ruling

Amputated toes and rotting lungs: This is how cigarette packets could look in US in coming years – after court ruling

Cartons of cigarettes sold in the US could soon be plastered with…
Rise of the cancer-causing bugs: Researchers say dental PLAQUE could be behind mystery rise of aggressive colon tumors - as separate study links strep throat to stomach cancers

Rise of the cancer-causing bugs: Researchers say dental PLAQUE could be behind mystery rise of aggressive colon tumors – as separate study links strep throat to stomach cancers

A mystery rise in aggressive colon and stomach cancers may be partly…
Dietitian warning as trendy sea moss gel linked to debilitating thyroid disease - as Bella Hadid promotes it in her 'nonsense' morning routine video

Dietitian warning as trendy sea moss gel linked to debilitating thyroid disease – as Bella Hadid promotes it in her 'nonsense' morning routine video

Dietitians have raised the alarm about the risks of ingesting too much…
Lung cancer breakthrough as NHS trials cutting-edge new blood test that could diagnose patients earlier and drastically boost survival rates

Lung cancer breakthrough as NHS trials cutting-edge new blood test that could diagnose patients earlier and drastically boost survival rates

Thousands of Brits with suspected lung cancer will be offered a new…
Scientists are making a 'groundbreaking' lung cancer vaccine that could prevent up to 90% of cases

Scientists are making a 'groundbreaking' lung cancer vaccine that could prevent up to 90% of cases

Scientists are developing a ‘groundbreaking’ lung cancer vaccine which research suggests will…
Strawberries, kale and collard greens make government's 'dirty dozen' list of foods that are teaming with cancer-causing pesticides - these are the products you MUST wash before eating

Strawberries, kale and collard greens make government's 'dirty dozen' list of foods that are teaming with cancer-causing pesticides – these are the products you MUST wash before eating

Strawberries, spinach, collard greens – typically thought of as some of the…
Breast cancer breakthroughs as scientists develop AI tools that can predict treatment side effects AND spot tiny signs of disease that human doctors miss

Breast cancer breakthroughs as scientists develop AI tools that can predict treatment side effects AND spot tiny signs of disease that human doctors miss

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world.…
Doctors have given me 15 months to live after my headaches turned out to be terminal cancer: Heartbreaking diagnosis of father, 39, who thought his symptoms were down to working too much

Doctors have given me 15 months to live after my headaches turned out to be terminal cancer: Heartbreaking diagnosis of father, 39, who thought his symptoms were down to working too much

A father-of-three whose headaches ended up being brain cancer has been given…
Pubs should serve more non-alcoholic beers on tap to 'nudge' Brits into drinking less booze, scientists say

Pubs should serve more non-alcoholic beers on tap to 'nudge' Brits into drinking less booze, scientists say

Making alcohol-free beer more widely available on draught nudges people towards healthier…
The sinister truth about vaping - and why habit loved by teens isn't as safe as you may think: Interactive graphic reveals how e-cigarettes affect your body over time after shock study sparked cancer fears

The sinister truth about vaping – and why habit loved by teens isn't as safe as you may think: Interactive graphic reveals how e-cigarettes affect your body over time after shock study sparked cancer fears

Vaping is widely considered a safer alternative to smoking, allowing people to…
Chris Whitty warns Liz Truss and pro-libertarian critics of Rishi Sunak's tough smoking ban that children will needlessly die unless drastic plan goes ahead

Chris Whitty warns Liz Truss and pro-libertarian critics of Rishi Sunak's tough smoking ban that children will needlessly die unless drastic plan goes ahead

Chris Whitty today urged Liz Truss and her pro-libertarian allies not to oppose Rishi Sunak’s…
Sunbathing for just ONE DAY increases your risk of heart disease - and stop the body fighting infections, study finds

Sunbathing for just ONE DAY increases your risk of heart disease – and stop the body fighting infections, study finds

It is no secret that sizzling in the sun for long periods…
Scientists in New York say they've developed a drug that can prevent menopause from ever happening

Scientists in New York say they've developed a drug that can prevent menopause from ever happening

Campaigners have long called for a wider range of treatments for women…
Brain cancer-stricken father, 40, dies just weeks after fulfilling last wish to marry his partner of 17 years

Brain cancer-stricken father, 40, dies just weeks after fulfilling last wish to marry his partner of 17 years

A widow has told of her grief at her cancer-stricken husband dying…