Cancer survivor finds passion – and talent – for powerlifting as she recovers
A north-east cancer survivor who found a hidden talent in recovery has been propelled to national recognition.
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Major overhaul of cancer screening programmes announced
A major overhaul of national cancer screening programmes will look at possible changes to currently outsourced provision following “recent issues” with breast and cervical cancer screening, NHS England has said.
Aberdeenshire cancer sufferer fined for threatening wife following operation
An offshore worker recovering from cancer has been fined for behaving in a "threatening manner" towards his wife after returning home from an operation.
Fresh appeal to return stranded cancer sufferer to Scotland
A fresh appeal has been made to raise money for a cancer sufferer desperate to return home to Scotland for treatment after being stuck on an island in the Indian Ocean.
Second art festival could raise thousands for Aberdeen cancer charity
A pop-up art festival featuring hundreds of originals from both local and nationally acclaimed artists will return to Aberdeen next week to raise cash for a cancer charity.
New health campaign asks: Do you know how to check for mouth cancer?
A new campaign has been launched to drive down the number of deaths from mouth cancer in Scotland.
Stranded cancer patient ‘speechless’ at air ambulance donations
The fiance of a cancer sufferer stuck on an island in the Indian Ocean said they are both “speechless” after wellwishers donated more than £13,000 for an air ambulance to fly them home.
African crabs, plants and mud could be sources of cancer drugs, Aberdeen researchers say
African crabs, plants and mud could be the basis of the next generation of cancer drugs and antibiotics, Aberdeen University researchers say.
Cancer deaths rise in Scotland as mortality rates down 10% over decade
Cancer charities are demanding the number of staff in the NHS is increased “urgently” after new figures showed a rise in deaths from the disease last year.
Sparkle of Moray teen who lost battle with cancer on Christmas Day will inspire festive cards
The sparkle of a Moray teenager will continue to be spread this year on Christmas cards inspired by the youngster.
Stand Up To Cancer telethon raises more than £24m
More than £24 million has been donated in aid of cancer research following the Stand Up To Cancer television fundraiser.
MPs voice concerns over ‘out-of-date’ cancer services in Northern Ireland
MPs have written to Northern Ireland’s health chief to express concerns that cancer services in the region are falling behind the rest of the UK.
Whitehall’s top mandarin steps down to concentrate on recovery from cancer
The head of the Civil Service, Sir Jeremy Heywood, has announced his retirement in order to concentrate on his recovery from cancer.
Thirteen local and national charities across the north create one-stop site for cancer patients
A new website has been launched to make it easier for cancer patients and their families to find out how they can get access to support.
‘Turnbull and Fry effect’ hailed amid surge in visits to NHS cancer advice pages
Stephen Fry and Bill Turnbull have been praised for raising awareness of prostate cancer through their own experiences with the disease.
North-east cricket community offers support to Con de Lange
The north-east cricket community has offered its support to international player, Con de Lange, who is battling a brain tumour.
High-profile victim of major cancer-screening scandal in Ireland dies aged 37
A high-profile victim of a major cancer-screening scandal in Ireland has died aged 37.
Nobel prize goes to cancer treatment pioneers who saved ‘untold number of lives’
Researchers from the United States and Japan have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries that help the body marshal its cellular troops to attack invading cancers.
New £7.6M Grampian health centre opens
The first major milestone in the transformation of the north-east’s health service has been reached.
Cancer warning labels to be included on alcohol in Ireland, minister confirms
Cancer warning labels will be included on alcohol products in Ireland once new drink laws are introduced, the health minister has confirmed.
Westhill man who overcame trauma and tragedy finishes gruelling Italian bike ride
An Aberdeenshire man who has overcome trauma and tragedy through cycling has conquered one of Europe’s most fearsome mountain passes.
Suspected cancer patients waiting longer than target hit record high
The proportion of suspected cancer patients waiting longer than two-month target for treatment has hit a record high, new figures show.
It’s a life-saving gadget Jim, but not as we know it
Researchers at a Scottish university have taken inspiration from a sci-fi classic in an effort to help people live longer and prosper from good health.
First UK patient receives groundbreaking tumour radiotherapy
The first UK patient has received radiotherapy using a machine which could one day cure some cancers in a single treatment.
Junk food sales crackdown urged in new warning over obesity-cancer link
There are fresh calls for a crackdown on the sale of junk food as research suggests obesity is set to overtake smoking as the biggest preventable cause of cancer among UK women.
Former EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook reveals cancer diagnosis
Former EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook has said she will undergo a hysterectomy as she has been diagnosed with cancer of the womb.
Child cancer patients moved after second bacterial outbreak
Child cancer patients have been moved to a different hospital after a repeated outbreak of bacteria being found in blood.
Crowdfunding for cancer ‘quackery’ must be stopped, experts warn
Crowdfunding appeals for cancer treatment are fuelling the use of alternative “quack” therapies, experts have warned.
Singer Elvis Costello ‘right as rain’ after cancer op
Elvis Costello has said he is feeling “right as rain” and “extremely lucky” after his cancer operation.
Stephen Fry’s prostate cancer diagnosis ’caused spike in demand at NHS’
Stephen Fry’s prostate cancer diagnosis led to a surge in referrals to NHS services and contributed to missed waiting time targets, it has been claimed.
Darcyana, five, back at school after undergoing chemotherapy
A five-year-old whose mother has incurable cancer, and who herself has been battling a brain tumour, has started back at school after finishing her chemotherapy.
Cycling effort to raise funds after happy chemo experience for north-east man’s wife
A north-east man has taken to two wheels to raise almost £5,000 for the nurses who helped his late wife look forward to her chemotherapy treatments.