Prittlewell anglers mark World Cancer Day by celebrating an 11-year partnership with Southend Hospital, raising over £34,000 for patient care, including a new £1,230 donation for advanced radiotherapy.
The Government has launched an ambitious 10-year cancer strategy, pledging faster diagnosis, shorter waiting times, and major investment to improve survival rates across England.
Bonnie-Leigh Spence, aged six, faces a terminal prognosis after initial arm pain was dismissed as a sprain, later identified as rare Rhabdoid Sarcoma.
Specialist weekly exercise classes for cancer patients and survivors have launched at Hartham Leisure Centre in East Herts, offering tailored physical activity to support recovery and wellbeing.
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Shona Perry, a nurse at Basildon Hospital's Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, is undertaking solo walking challenges throughout February to raise funds for patient care enhancements.
Deborah Douglas, a breast cancer survivor, shares her harrowing journey after receiving unnecessary aggressive treatment from disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson, and her ongoing campaign for patient safety reforms.
The Princess of Wales visited the Royal Marsden hospital where she was treated for cancer, showing deep empathy with patients and sharing her healing journey through nature.
A mother's cervical cancer progressed from stage one to terminal after Southend Hospital allegedly lost her medical records, delaying chemotherapy by 10 months. Stacy Partner, 39, shares her devastating story.
Emma Heming Willis opens up about husband Bruce Willis's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, discussing anosognosia, family adaptations, and her advocacy work.
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Clements Hall Leisure Centre in Rochford District, Essex, is hosting a special community event for World Cancer Day, featuring fitness sessions, support groups, and stories from survivors like Eleanor Johnson and Karen Hampson.
Medical experts highlight the critical importance of early symptom recognition for cervical cancer, detailing warning signs and prevention strategies.
BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw has disclosed his cancer diagnosis on his podcast, revealing tumours were found on his spine last August, affecting his mobility.
Marking World Cancer Awareness Day, Southport Macmillan Centre highlights its person-centred approach, offering tailored support plans, counselling, and wellness services for those affected by cancer.
The DWP's Personal Independence Payment review will take a significant step forward this week as the steering group holds its first face-to-face meeting, with assurances given about cancer patients' assessments.
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Friedel de Beer, 51, initially dismissed her symptoms as a common cold, but they developed into necrotising fasciitis, requiring multiple amputations and a long recovery journey.
Bendigo Davies, 77, from Worcestershire, who married in hospital after being told he had days to live due to acute myeloid leukaemia, celebrates his second anniversary in remission, crediting love and hope for his survival.
A major health update reveals Michael Schumacher is no longer bed-bound 12 years after his ski accident, with details on his current care and condition.
GP and ITV's Dr Amir Khan explains the 'shocking link' between obesity and breast cancer on his podcast, detailing how fat cells actively release hormones.
Thousands at risk of inherited cancers will receive regular NHS checks through a pioneering national genetics programme, marking a new era in early detection and personalised care.
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The Department for Work and Pensions urges PIP claimants to report changing circumstances to secure higher payments, potentially worth £633 extra every four weeks.
Emilia Shaw, a 41-year-old nurse from Bromsgrove, diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after persistent fatigue, urgently needs a stem cell donor to recover.
When baby Luca from Westcliff became critically ill, The Sick Children's Trust provided vital accommodation, allowing his parents to stay by his side during his intensive care treatment in London.
Barbara Smith shares her positive experience with Moya Cole Hospice's Being You Centre, where specialist courses help manage COPD symptoms like fatigue and breathlessness through group sessions.
Emily-Jane Scandrett, a 40-year-old mother from Tamworth, has died after a painful journey with pleural mesothelioma, a rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure.
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The Joshua Tree charity celebrates two decades of providing emotional health and wellbeing support to families affected by childhood cancer across the UK.
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust issues a last-minute appeal for participants in the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon to fundraise for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell bravely posts a photo of her surgery scar as she updates fans on her glioblastoma treatment. Read her inspiring health journey.
Lymphoma Action hosts a free, virtual Live Your Life workshop for people in Wales affected by lymphoma. Book now for emotional and practical support on February 12.
Sharan Sandhu died weeks after a stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis. Her sister shares the story to raise awareness about missed symptoms and emergency diagnosis.
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Deb Gascoyne, 50, was diagnosed with smouldering myeloma in 2009 after a precautionary blood test. 16 years on, she's raised nearly £250k for research and shares her story of hope.
