Parents of cancer patient Oscar, five, overwhelmed by response to funding appeal
The parents of a five-year-old boy battling leukaemia have been “overwhelmed” by the response to their £500,000 appeal to pay for lifesaving treatment.
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Get our your cake tins and bake to help raise funds for Aberdeen charity’s birthday
A north-east charity is encouraging people to enjoy a sweet treat to celebrate its 36th anniversary.
Woman becomes first person to swim across English Channel four times non-stop
An American cancer survivor has achieved the “extraordinary” feat of becoming the first person to swim across the English Channel four times non-stop.
American woman becomes first person to swim across Channel four times non-stop
An American cancer survivor has become the first person to swim across the English Channel four times in a row.
Low-cost arthritis drug could treat patients with blood cancers – study
A simple arthritis drug could be an effective and low-cost solution in treating patients with blood cancer, according to a study.
Fundraising campaign to help send Aberdeen mum with terminal cancer on holiday
A fundraiser has been set up to treat an Aberdeen woman living with terminal cancer to a holiday to celebrate her 30th birthday.
Sir Rod Stewart free from prostate cancer after two years of secret treatment
Sir Rod Stewart has revealed he is free from prostate cancer after around two years of secret treatment.
Aberdeen hospital’s new biopsy machine makes for easier breast screening
A new biopsy machine has been unveiled at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
‘People should not feel embarrassed about poo’ – Jeremy Bowen
Talking more openly about poo will help people feel more comfortable to seek advice if they have concerns, BBC journalist Jeremy Bowen has said.
43% of cancer patients saw GP at least twice before getting tests, report says
More than four in 10 people who are eventually diagnosed with cancer have to see their GP at least twice before being referred for tests, a new report shows.
Cancer patient takes on ‘Britain’s hardest walk’ after weeks on life support
A cancer patient who was on life support earlier this year is set to take on a 245-mile trek known as Britain’s hardest walk.
Charities in drive to get people with long-term health conditions more active
Charities have launched a campaign to encourage millions of people with long-term health conditions to get active.
Cancer cells ‘corrupt’ their healthy neighbours
Cancer cells corrupt their healthy neighbours in order to support their own survival, scientists say.
Blood test ‘may detect ovarian cancer up to two years earlier’
A blood test may detect ovarian cancer up to two years earlier, researchers in Belfast said.
Test to better predict whether women with HPV are at risk of cervical cancer
A new test will improve the ability to predict whether women with human papillomavirus (HPV) are at risk of developing cervical cancer, scientists say.
Girl who lost arm to cancer wins competition with first left-handed artwork
A teenage girl who had an arm amputated to help cure her cancer has won a competition after learning to draw with her opposite hand.
PM’s estranged wife tells of cancer diagnosis and urges women to get tested
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s estranged wife Marina Wheeler has spoken of her cervical cancer diagnosis and encouraged women to undergo smear tests.
AI shows promise in telling types of breast cancer apart
The power of artificial intelligence is challenging pathologists in their ability to detect and diagnose some forms of breast cancer.
Scientists produce cancer-fighting substance from common daisy-like flower
Cancer-fighting substances can be extracted and produced from a common daisy-like flower, scientists have shown.
People still love and respect Sir Bobby 10 years on, his widow says
On the tenth anniversary of the death of former England manager Sir Bobby Robson, his widow said people’s love and respect for him has not diminished.
Actress and daughter of world champion boxer Barry McGuigan dies aged 33
Actress Danika McGuigan has died at the age of 33 following a short illness.
Eating three portions of fish per week cuts bowel cancer risk, research suggests
Eating three or more portions of fish per week cuts the risk of bowel cancer, research suggests.
Aberdeen cancer charity appealing for volunteers for new group
A north-east cancer charity has launched an appeal for volunteers to help in a newly created group.
Cancer trial extends life of ‘incurable’ patients by more than a year
Cancer patients with previously incurable tumours have been given hope by a life-extending treatment which can double the length of time a person can live cancer-free.
North-east pals’ early cancer diagnosis message
A north-east woman has taken part in a campaign highlighting the role that early diagnosis can have on improving the chances of surviving cancer.
North-east dad walks 1,000 to raise fund in memory of friend’s son Dylan
A north-east dad has walked more than 1,000 miles in memory of a teenager who battled cancer.
Low doses of radiation promote cancer prone cells, study suggests
Low doses of radiation – the equivalent to three CT scans – give cancer prone cells a competitive advantage over normal cells in healthy tissues, a study suggests.
Combination of breast and lung cancer drugs ‘may overcome treatment resistance’
Combining two drugs for breast and lung cancer could potentially strip other tumours of their treatment resistance, a new study suggests.
Aberdeen university smashes £4.5 million cancer research funding target
An Aberdeen university has smashed its £4.5 million fundraising target to transform cancer research in the north-east.
Sugary drinks linked to increased cancer risk – study
Drinking less than one can of sugary drink or 100% fruit juice per day has been linked to an increased risk of cancer, research suggests.