Prostate cancer now most common cancer diagnosis amid ‘Fry and Turnbull effect’
Prostate cancer has become the most commonly diagnosed cancer in England, provisional official figures show.
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Inspiring cancer fundraiser led by brave Ballater woman Eileen Collins
Thousands of pounds have been raised for charity by a woman after she was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Rare cancer sufferer hosting music festival with a difference
A north-east woman battling a rare cancer is holding a music festival with a difference next month.
Cancer patient looks forward to dream wedding thanks to fundraising efforts by north-east communities
People from across the north-east are rallying together to give a couple their dream wedding.
‘Steep rise’ in cervical cancer rates among young women
There has been a steep rise in rates of cervical cancer among women aged 25 to 29, a charity has warned.
Father with rare blood cancer releases charity single in bid for donor
A father of two with an incurable form of blood cancer is releasing a charity single, backed by comedian Al Murray, in a bid to find a donor.
North-east chimney sweep heartbroken as cancer forces him to quit job he loves
A popular north-east chimney sweep has been forced to give up his business of 20 years as he prepares to undergo treatment for cancer.
Kickboxers take on 150,000 press-up challenge for charity which helps poorly children
A trio of kickboxers will perform a combined 150,000 press ups this year to help a charity which brings joy to poorly children.
‘It’s so unfair’: three generations of loving family struck by serious illnesses
A “soul destroying” twist of fate has left three generations of a loving family dealing with life-threatening illnesses, including a four-year-old boy battling leukaemia.
Healthy lifestyle ‘can lead to extra decade of disease-free living’
Healthy habits such as drinking in moderation, staying slim and exercising for at least 30 minutes a day could extend people’s disease-free life by up to a decade, research suggests.
Light the North: Aberdeenshire mum battling brain tumour urges people to get behind new charity art trail
An Aberdeenshire woman battling a brain tumour has hailed the charity which is supporting her and her family.
Cancer survivor says running helped her to feel in control of her life
A tongue cancer survivor has described how running helped her to feel in control of her life during treatment.
Obituary: ‘Brave’ and beloved Joe inspired others with his positive attitude
He was one of the Tartan Army’s greatest supporters, cheering on Scotland at no fewer than five World Cups.
Cancer patients to be given option of fitness programmes to boost survival rates
The NHS is hoping that a new pre-treatment fitness programme will lead to better odds of survival for thousands of cancer patients.
Soap star Julie Hesmondhalgh supported niece with cancer to write comic play
An actress who battled cancer at the age of 23 said her aunt, soap star Julie Hesmondhalgh, supported her in writing an autobiographical play while she was in hospital.
Cancer waiting time performance rates drop to lowest ever, analysis shows
The NHS’s cancer waiting time performance across all the national targets has dropped to its lowest rate since records began, according to an analysis of publicly available data.
Nurse who looks after teenage cancer patients raises cash for charity
A nurse who looks after teenagers with cancer has staged a fundraiser to help support the charity which pays for her role.
Girl, 6, who had brain tumour as baby bids for Christmas hit single
A six-year-old girl who had a brain tumour removed when she was a baby is hoping for a Christmas number one after releasing a charity single.
Young cancer survivor meets cast of The Snowman after missing two Christmases
A six-year-old cancer survivor met the cast of The Snowman in London after missing two Christmases in a row due to illness.
Cancer patient blasts health bosses after two-year wait for treatment
A north-east cancer patient has blasted health bosses after waiting almost two years for treatment and claimed the delay had led to fears the disease has spread.
North-east toddler overcomes cancer after pioneering stem cell treatment
It may finally be a happy Christmas for a brave toddler recovering from a rare combination of cancers after pioneering stem cell treatment.
Corrie star Gray O’Brien was ‘devastated’ by cancer diagnosis
Soap actor Gray O’Brien has said being diagnosed with stage four tonsil cancer “devastated” him.
SPONSORED: A fitting tribute to George ahead of World Pancreatic Cancer Day
Today marks World Pancreatic Cancer Day. This global movement is driven by the need to raise awareness of the symptoms and risks of the world’s toughest cancer, and the urgency for earlier diagnosis to improve patient outcomes.
Gruelling challenge lies in wait for Skye man as he bids to exceed £100,000 mark for cancer charities
A Skye man will undertake a gruelling challenge in the new year in a bid to break through the £100,000 fundraising mark.
Moray campaigners devastated as floral cancer tribute repeatedly torn up by motorists
Devastated campaigners in a Moray village claim they have been blocked from protecting a colourful tribute to cancer victims from damage caused by motorists.
Al Murray’s young nephew in urgent need of stem cell transplant
Comedian Al Murray is urging people to sign the blood stem cell register after his nephew was struck by leukaemia.
Combined treatment could tackle melanoma resistance
Blocking the survival system of cancer cells could tackle melanoma treatment resistance, scientists have said.
Moray youngster ‘rings the bell’ to mark the end of his cancer battle
A two-year-old Moray boy has marked the end of his brave battle with cancer by ‘ringing the bell’.
Fundraisers spread Abbie’s sparkle with gifts for children with cancer after mountain expedition
A group of fundraisers has ploughed more than £19,000 into treats for children with cancer after reaching Kilimanjaro’s summit to generate support.
Caithness eight-year-old diagnosed with rare cancer due to ‘horrendous’ snoring
A Caithness youngster is battling a rare form of cancer - which was discovered when she began snoring "horrendously".
NHS staff who rebuilt grandmother’s jaw in 14-hour surgery hailed as ‘fabulous’
A grandmother says she is “in awe” of the NHS staff who pulled out all the stops to save her life in a 14-hour surgery.
New research sheds light on the ‘very earliest stages of colon cancer’
Scientists have developed new technology that sheds light on the “very earliest stages of colon cancer” by looking at genetic mutations in healthy tissue cells.