Cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK with one in seven women being diagnosed in their lifetime.

You should never ignore these six signs of breast cancer

Last data has revealed that nearly one in three cancer patients are waiting longer for their first treatment.

The best performing hospital trusts for first cancer treatment

Every day men across the UK are dying early from preventable causes.

You should never ignore these five symptoms if you are a man

Sara (left) and her mum, Gail

Inspirational Yorkshire woman set to run 70 miles honouring her late mother and ...

Wally Bennett, pictured in the centre, playing at Wembley in the 1967 Amateur Cup Final for Skelmersdale United and, inset, Wally and Rita Bennett.

Football fans to walk 11 miles in tribute to ‘fantastic bloke’

A skin expert has outlined five warning signs of skin cancer.

Skin cancer symptoms: five warning signs according to a skin expert

Jade and her grandmother, Sheila

The charity fund-raising season begins - the Chancellor must hear Judith Potts

Cass Lewis revealed that during the recording of Skunk Anansie’s long-awaited new album he received a cancer diagnosis.

Skunk Anansie bassist Cass reveals Stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Beka Naylor at work. The NHS nurse, from Doncaster, was recovering from cancer treatment at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital when her car was stolen from outside her home. Photo: Beka Naylor/SWNS

Video: Scumbag thief steals car of cancer patient during hospital stay

A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

One thing you can do daily to reduce your risk of common cancer

A bride given less than six months to live after losing her leg to cancer made it down the aisle to marry her partner -for the second time.

I lost my leg and was given six months to live...I just got married

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.

New most common cancer in the UK named - how to check your risk

Around 99.8% of cervical cancer cases are preventable according to Cancer Research UK.

Cervical cancer symptoms: four early warning signs you should know

Titanic Spa, Outdoor Hot tub

Titanic Spa offers organic cancer-safe treatment for World Cancer Day with Comfo...

GenesisCare has applied to open a ‘state-of-the-art’ cancer treatment centre in Thorpe Park, Leeds.

Plans for 'state-of-the-art' private cancer care clinic in Leeds

Leeds United fan Adam Thomas sadly died on December 22 from liver cancer

Family 'overwhelmed' by support after fan's tragic cancer death

Henry Erskine (centre) took the group who had walked the length of the Leeds Liverpool canal out for breakfast after they'd completed the treck

Dad-to-be overwhelmed by 'phenomenal' support as he battles cancer

The scan of a patient diagnosed with prostate cancer

Scientists harness healthy gut bacteria to fight prostate cancer

Plans have been confirmed to establish a new, state-of-the-art, comprehensive oncology and haematology centre at Thorpe Park.

World leading cancer centre to open in city in early 2026

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winter

The best Vitamin D supplement to take this winter - a doctor explains

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

Henry Erskine with his wife Lucy

Dad-to-be hoping to witness birth after devastating cancer diagnosis

Margaret Jones' family say their 'mum was failed'.

Grandma-of-10 dies as family say signs of lung tumour 'not passed on'

These are the red flag breast cancer symptoms you should look out for.

Red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that you shouldn't ignore

Joanna Newark, 52, encourages everyone to incorporate a daily breast self-exam into their routines.

'My chemo was so strong the nurse was gowned up like a spaceman'

Peter Ellis, 69, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after an unlucky golf injury.

Grandfather's 'shock' prostate cancer diagnosis after golf injury

A doorbell camera captured the breast cancer charity worker saying "hope you get it" to a woman who chose not to donate

'Hope you get it!' Cancer charity worker caught saying the unthinkable

Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has terminal cancer.

Prostate cancer symptoms as Sir Chris Hoy shares terminal diagnosis

A county court bailiff operating in Leeds told a tribunal she had taken her miniature Yorkshire Terrier, Bella, when enforcing debt collection because the work was so stressful.

Bailiff who took Yorkshire Terrier to work loses discrimination case

Around 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK every year.

What is ovarian cancer and what are the signs and symptoms?

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

A video grab of Hongchi Xiao conducting a presentation on Paida Lajin therapy.

'Slapping therapy' explained as man convicted over woman's death

More than 22,050 women are diagnosed with gynaecological cancer in the UK every year.

Signs you may have gynaecological cancer and the types to be aware of

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK.

Bowel Cancer: signs and symptoms to watch out for

Alison Belsham (L) and donor Rachel Rees (R) meet for the first time at surprise get-together.

Watch: Cancer survivor meets stem cell donor who saved her life

A new study has found men who enjoy a plant rich diet can substantially slow the rate of established prostate cancer.

Eating plants slows prostate cancer progression - new study confirms

Heart Radio DJ Jamie Theakston reveals he has cancer

Heart Radio DJ Jamie Theakston reveals he has cancer

Contestants from Dance Floor Heroes, and inset: Ian Waite and Vincent Simone hosting the charity event at Blackpool Winter Gardens.

64 year old Strictly superfan lives her dancefloor dream on TV

Pippa Sharp in hospital after thrush turned out to be stage three vulval cancer.

My diabetes-related thrush turned out to be rare vulval cancer

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died. Picture: Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images

Sven-Goran Eriksson: Former England manager dies from cancer aged 76

The Teenage Cancer Trust warns against ‘sunburning’ trend on social media. (Photo: Pixabay/Pexels)

TikTok's 'sunburning' trend explained - and why it's so dangerous

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