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.
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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.
Dame Kelly Holmes describes ‘heartbreak’ at mother’s death
Olympic athlete Dame Kelly Holmes has described the “heartbreaking” experience of losing her mother to blood cancer as she campaigns to raise awareness of the disease.
Moray charity helps to fund specialist dry suits for cancer suffering children
A Moray children’s charity has teamed up with a group of high school pupils to buy specialist dry suits that will allow youngsters with cancer to go swimming.
Performers bare all to mark first anniversary of death of Moray teen who refused to be beaten by cancer
Campaigners in Moray have bared all in a revealing fundraiser to remember a teenager who died from cancer.
‘Breakthrough’ personalised cancer treatment rejected for NHS use
A “new generation” cancer therapy has been rejected for widespread NHS use by health officials.
Children whose parents have cancer may perform worse in school – study
Youngsters whose parents are diagnosed with cancer may benefit from extra support from schools, it has been suggested after a new study linked parental cancer to poorer grades.
Leukaemia treatment research receives £3.1m funding
Researchers have been awarded £3.1 million for a pioneering study to help find new treatments for a rare form of blood cancer.
New lifesaving kit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to detect cancer earlier
New cutting-edge equipment has been donated to the city hospital to help diagnose patients with head and neck cancers earlier and help save lives.
Inverness-based group The Truly Terrible Orchestra seeking tuba player for annual charity event
A supposedly “terrible” Inverness group are looking to recruit new musicians by taking the “attitude not the aptitude that counts” principle to new levels.
Lebanese singer breaks breast cancer taboo with Twitter post
A Lebanese singer has broken a taboo in her part of the world by revealing her struggle against cancer on social media.
Revealed: Nearly 1,500 north-east cancer patients treated elsewhere
Nearly 1,500 north-east cancer patients have had to leave the area for treatment in the last three years.
Widow’s cycling feat aims to boost brain tumour research
A widow is raising thousands of euros for charity in memory of her late husband.
Highland family continue tree-planting project in memory of father and husband
A grieving Highland family are continuing a very personal project to memorialise a father and husband who died of cancer last year.
Davina McCall: Cancer killed my sister but I don’t worry about it anymore
Davina McCall has said she no longer worries about developing cancer – despite her sister dying from the disease.
NI boys should be included in cancer virus vaccination scheme, says charity
Boys in Northern Ireland should be included in a vaccination scheme designed to prevent cancer, a charity has said.
Premier of charity catwalk event in Aberdeen
Cancer survivors from two popular charity events reunited this weekend to view the events in which they had a starring role.
Jemma highlights the importance of giving blood to ‘save lives’ with poetry
A cancer patient has penned an emotive poem encouraging people to donate blood after receiving treatment in hospital.
North-east academic to lead £10.5m prostate cancer project
A north-east academic is leading a new £10.5million project which aims to tackle one of the world’s deadliest diseases.
Hebridean Men’s Cancer Support Group celebrates its 10th anniversary
A cancer support group on the Isle of Lewis is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, providing relief and sociable gatherings to its members.
Diabetic women at greater risk of cancer than men with condition – study
Diabetes is linked with an increased risk of developing cancer particularly among women, new research suggests.
Check pee before you flush, campaign urges
Adults are being urged to check their pee before they flush to help detect cancer early.
Turriff tractor enthusiasts prepare for fundraising run
A group of north-east tractor enthusiasts are gearing up to take their vintage vehicles on the ultimate road trip.
Mum to paint Aberdeenshire town purple for cancer charity
An Aberdeenshire mum-of-two is hoping to generate thousands of pounds for a charity which helped her through a cancer diagnosis.
Supercars drive through north-east raising money for cancer charity
A collection of supercars drove through the north-east yesterday to raise money for a leading cancer support charity.
Untested skin cancer apps endangering the public, review warns
A lack of rigorous testing of skin cancer detection apps is endangering the public, experts have warned.
Charity launched in little Eileidh’s honour on tragic anniversary
A mother has marked the poignant anniversary of her young daughter’s death by launching a charity in her name to help other families affected by illness.
Cabin crew exposed to greater cancer risk, study finds
Flight attendants are more likely to develop several forms of cancer than the average person, a landmark study of more than 5,000 members of cabin crew has found.