All news on the topic: Cancer

A breast cancer vaccine has shown promising results in early trials, raising hopes of eliminating the disease by 2030, as it has successfully induced remission in high-risk patients for up to five years

The number of cases of colorectal cancer (which includes colon and rectal cancers) has surged in recent years with scientists pointing at dietary changes, increased use of antibiotics and even C-Sections as the possible cause

It has one of the lowest 10-year survival rates of any cancer and due to the disease’s mortality rate, knowing the symptoms, even those one might miss, is crucial

Tanisha Castello, from Ipswich, Suffolk, became extremely concerned for then five-year-old daughter Sofia when he fell unwell - and her mother's instinct was right

Linda Nolan has recalled the terror she faced after being dealt the blow that her incurable cancer, like her sister Bernie's and husband Brian's, had spread to her brain

Linda Nolan has revealed she has lost her hair for the fourth time making her fear she 'looks like Mrs Potato Head' as her incurable cancer spreads to her brain

Craig Speirs started seeing his GP in 2008 for symptoms including light flushing to his face and body and going to the toilet ten to fifteen times a day

Dad-of-two Criag Speirs thought he had five years to live when he found out he had hundreds of tumours on his liver. 10 years later and still going, his sights are set on raising £1million for charity.

Lauren Boyle, 35, is now in remission following a unique stem cell transplant that she says is a miracle - after medics told her they feared running out of treatment options

A teenage girl diagnosed with a brain tumour after one side of her face dropped has tragically passed away. A hugely talented artist and keen "film buff", her family say they will help other families going through the same in Emily's name.

Nick Keenan penned the cards for Rose and Sophia when they were just 17 months old as he was poorly with glioblastoma, a fast-growing and aggressive brain tumour

A new study has found that women working as hairdressers and beauticians are among those at higher risk of developing ovarian cancer - but scientists said more research is needed

Cervical cancer is when abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix grow in an uncontrolled way - you should see your doctor if you have any unusual vaginal bleeding, or any of the other symptoms mentioned here

Mum Liathán O'Donnchadha, from West Belfast, had been celebrating news that she was cancer free with her children but has now been told a more aggressive form has returned

Ben Cohen's ex-wife Abby has taken to Instagram to explain to her followers that she has been diagnosed with cancer after uploading an emotional video confirming the news

The nine-time Irish champion Pat Smullen helped raise millions before he passed away in 2020 at the age of 43

Georgina Parkinson, who lives in Manchester, was told she had a very rare form of cancer after visiting her doctor, following her need to urinate more frequently

Muhammad Eesa Ibrahim, 7, first began experiencing the symptoms in January this year. When they persisted, his family took him to see a doctor in Bolton

Cases of colorectal cancer - which includes both colon and rectal cancers - have surged among young people in recent years. Experts point out key symptoms to look out for and warn about other disorders that the cancer can be mistaken for

One half of the Hairy Bikers duo Dave Myers has given an update as he revealed he was left 'in tears' as he got back on his bike following his cancer treatment that left him unable to walk

Ovarian cancer is on the rise among young women and experts have identified four key factors behind it. According to the CDC there are over 18,000 new cases of the cancer a year in the US

Colon cancer cases are surging among young people and experts are split on the cause. Despite this there are a number of things that you can do to hold off the disease

Qasim Khan had been suffering from severe back pain before finally being diagnosed with cancer last month after doctors repeatedly said he didn't have it - he has since died aged just 31

The patient, who has not been named, was one of four people given an unlicensed version of prostate cancer medicine cabazitaxel, and authorities are now investigating

The synthetic compounds known collectively as PFAS are contaminating drinking water to varying extents in large cities and small towns — and in private wells and public systems