Record 2.2 million NHS patients checked for cancer
A record 2.2 million people were checked for cancer by the NHS in England last year, with the health service crediting increased awareness to celebrities such as Stephen Fry.
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Racing into the record books as former cancer patient becomes the first person to run the North Coast 500
An exhausted former cancer patient from Orkney has become the first person to run the 500 plus miles of Scotland’s answer to America’s Route 66.
Determination of Moray teen during cancer battle inspires cousin’s Kilimanjaro climb
Relatives of a Moray teenager who set up a charity before her death from cancer are preparing to climb one of the world’s highest peaks to continue her legacy.
Inspirational coach who led north-east ladies side from rags to riches dies of cancer aged 50
A rugby coach who transformed the fortunes of a north-east ladies team by teaching his players to "believe in themselves" has died of cancer at the age of 50.
Former cancer patient taking the challenge to become the first person to run the North Coast 500
A former cancer patient from Orkney is today beginning an attempt to become the first person to run the 500 plus miles of Scotland’s answer to America’s Route 66.
Research student’s treatment hopes for rare bone cancer
A young scientist who specialises in cancer research has launched a funding appeal after he was diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer.
Research student’s treatment hopes for rare bone cancer
A young scientist who specialises in cancer research has launched a funding appeal after he was diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer.
‘Friends of Anchor treated me like a queen the entire time – they made me feel human’
Gaie Tough, from Aboyne, will be accompanying Mhairi Annendale down the catwalk in May.
Aberdeen man to tackle catwalk fundraiser – after having leg amputated during cancer fight
Few people would say they feel "lucky" after being diagnosed with two types of cancer and having a leg amputated.
Making hay while the sun shines: Cattle farmer Andy Duncan using cancer recovery to raise funds for Friends of Anchor
Andy Duncan says having to get up every morning and tend to his cattle has been crucial in keeping him motivated.
North-east man punched old rival on Christmas Eve after jibe about cancer-stricken mum
A north-east man "saw red" and punched an old rival from his youth after suspecting that the other man made a jibe about his cancer-stricken mum.
Leukaemia survivor, 65, meets blood stem cell donor who saved his life
A 65-year-old leukaemia survivor has finally met the stranger who saved his life.
Star-studded Scottish music variety show held for cancer-stricken fiddler
Scottish stars will be taking part in a musical variety event in support of a world-renowned fiddler battling cancer.
Portlethen woman Heather pays tribute to those who stepped up to help after her bowel cancer diagnosis
Heather Singer wants to use her time in the spotlight to pay tribute to all the people who helped her through cancer treatment.
North-east mum-of-two’s warning to other women after ovarian cancer diagnosis
When doctors found a 12-inch tumour on one of Nicola Hepburn’s ovaries, she feared she would never be able to have children.
Aberdeenshire teenager diagnosed with cancer after dad undergoes brain tumour operation
For any father, learning your teenage son has cancer is a huge shock.
AstraZeneca bets big on ‘transformative’ cancer treatment
Drugs giant AstraZeneca is to pay up to 6.9 billion US dollars (£5.3 billion) to Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo to develop and sell a next-generation cancer treatment.
Cancer patients face work-related stress due to lack of help, says charity
An “unacceptable” number of cancer patients are dealing with work-related stress because of a lack of support, a charity has said.
Bottle of wine a week ‘equivalent to smoking’ for raised lifetime cancer risk
Drinking a bottle of wine per week increases the lifetime risk of cancer by the equivalent of smoking five to 10 cigarettes, research suggests.
Cancer patient waits 234 days for treatment as NHS waiting targets missed in north and north-east Scotland
Cancer waiting targets are being missed in north and north-east, according to new figures showing one Western Isles patient had to wait 234 days for treatment.
How a stolen champagne bottle symbolised a family’s fight against cancer
The father of a boy who suffered from two bouts of cancer has shared the unlikely story of how a symbolic bottle of champagne was recovered against all odds after being stolen.
Cancer waiting times targets missed, NHS figures show
Nearly one in five people diagnosed with cancer are waiting more than two months for treatment, the latest figures have revealed.
Action plan to target waiting times for suspected cancer patients
Waiting times for diagnosing suspected cancer patients are to be targeted in an action plan.
Legacy of inspirational Moray teenager has now helped more than 100 other families
The legacy of an inspirational Moray teenager who lost a battle with cancer has now helped more than 100 families facing the same plight.
Cancer trial making ‘real changes’ to survival rates for patients
A pancreatic cancer trial that aims to match patients with more targeted and effective treatments for their tumours has recruited its 100th patient.
Breast cancer death rates to improve in 2019, analysis suggests
Breast cancer death rates will fall in the UK and across nearly all EU countries this year, a new study suggests.
Cancer patients could suffer ‘due to lack of consultants’
A desperate shortage of clinical oncologists in the NHS is likely to have a detrimental impact on cancer patients, a report has warned.
Pot luck supper to raise funds for cancer centre
A special pot luck supper competition will be held in Aberdeen to raise funds for a north-east cancer care centre.
Woman who pretended to have cancer to defraud charity is jailed
A woman who pretended to have cancer in order to help defraud the charity she worked for out of more than £85,000 has been jailed by a judge who told her she had shown no shame.
NHS chief signs up for fundraiser after breast cancer diagnosis
An NHS chief has signed up for the MoonWalk after a lump she thought was a cyst turned out to be breast cancer.
Johnshaven woman claims painting helped her defeat rare cancer
A Mearns artist believes painting helped her win her battle with a rare cancer.
Fifth of women ‘wrongly believe smear tests detect ovarian cancer’
One in five UK women mistakenly think a smear test can detect ovarian cancer, according to new research.