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Doctor dismissed symptoms as IBS - it was bowel cancer

Exclusive: Lauren Koster, 29, reveals how doctors repeatedly dismissed her severe symptoms as IBS for two years before she was finally diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. Her urgent warning about trusting your instincts.

Parents raise £100k for son's US cancer treatment

The parents of a young boy battling a rare and aggressive cancer have raised over £100,000 to fund pioneering treatment in the United States, in a desperate race against time to save his life.

NHS Cancer Treatment Postcode Lottery Exposed in England

Exclusive analysis reveals a devastating postcode lottery in cancer care across England. Patients in worst-performing NHS areas wait over two months for life-saving treatment after diagnosis, breaching critical safety targets and putting lives at risk.

Cancer Research UK Demands Urgent NHS Funding Boost

Cancer Research UK issues a stark warning to the government, calling for immediate investment in NHS staff and equipment to tackle record-high cancer waiting times in England and prevent a future surge in avoidable deaths.

Macmillan Report Exposes UK Cancer Care Crisis

A devastating report from Macmillan Cancer Support exposes a deepening crisis in UK cancer care, with millions facing agonising treatment delays, a postcode lottery of support, and severe financial hardship.

Stage 4 cancer warriors join Chris Hoy's charity ride

Exclusive: Terminally ill cyclists defy odds to join Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy in emotional 100-mile charity ride, raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK while redefining what's possible with advanced cancer.

Jenna's Cancer Warning: The 3 Symptoms She Dismissed

At just 31 and planning for a family, Jenna's world was shattered by a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. She bravely shares the three subtle warning signs she initially brushed off, urging others not to make the same mistake. A powerful and urgent health warning

NHS to Offer Revolutionary mRNA Cancer Therapy in UK First

The NHS is set to launch a groundbreaking trial using mRNA technology, similar to that in COVID-19 vaccines, to create personalised treatments for thousands of cancer patients, with Stephen Kinnock MP revealing his family's personal connection to the figh

UK Cancer Cases Set for 33% Surge by 2050

Exclusive analysis reveals a stark postcode lottery in cancer rates across the UK, with the North West and Yorkshire facing the steepest increases. Health experts warn of an impending crisis driven by ageing population and lifestyle factors.

Cancer patient's bank account frozen amid £30k debt

Exclusive: A father's stage 4 cancer battle triggers a financial crisis as his bank account is frozen and he's forced into over £30,000 of debt. This is the heartbreaking human cost of the disease.

Two Cancer Diagnoses in a Year: The Unspoken Truths

A raw and honest account of navigating two cancer diagnoses in one year. Discover the practical and emotional realities that medical leaflets don't prepare you for, from mental health battles to the logistics of daily life.

UK mRNA Vaccine Breakthrough in Pancreatic Cancer Fight

A revolutionary mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer, trialled by UK researchers, has shown remarkable potential to prevent recurrence in a landmark study, offering new hope for one of the deadliest cancers.

Revolutionary 'freeze' treatment destroys brain tumours

UK doctors pioneer a groundbreaking 'cryoablation' technique, freezing inoperable brain tumours with an ice ball probe. This minimally invasive NHS procedure offers new hope for patients with glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer.

NHS bladder cancer treatment halves death risk

A groundbreaking new treatment for aggressive bladder cancer is now available on the NHS, slashing mortality rates by 55% and offering new hope to thousands of patients across the UK.

Cheap heart drug boosts breast cancer survival

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a cheap, widely available heart drug, propranolol, could significantly improve survival rates for women battling aggressive triple-negative breast cancer, offering new hope for a notoriously difficult-to-treat disease.

Cancer survival rates surge in UK, study finds

A groundbreaking study shows significant improvements in cancer survival rates across the UK, with advancements in early detection and treatment transforming patient outcomes.

Newlywed's cancer shock after dream wedding

A 27-year-old woman shares her heartbreaking story of being diagnosed with stage 3 cancer mere weeks after her fairytale wedding, urging others to listen to their bodies.

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