All news on the topic: Lung cancer

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'AI could save NHS - but our billionaire PM is clueless about value of wages'
At the AI summit, Rishi Sunak was too busy lining up his next job with Elon Musk to mention the NHS while doctors and nurses are working with one hand tied behind their backs
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Popcorn lung - everything you need to know about the serious lung disease
Despite its playful-sounding name, 'popcorn lung' is a serious - and rare - lung disease that can cause lasting damage, so it's important to catch it early. The condition damages the tiniest airways in your lungs (bronchioles), causing coughing and shortness of breath
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Massive Attack star dies after cancer diagnosis as band issue statement
Angelo Bruschini famed for his role in the group Massive Attack has died the band shared following a tragic battle with lung cancer, just months after his diagnosis
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Telling signs on fingers of silent killer branded UK's most deadly
There are eight warning signs to look out for with the killer disease that is one of the UK's most deadliest killers and claims the lives of hundreds of thousands
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'Caring and kind' father dies after muscle pain turned out to be tragic illness
Steve Adams, a retired greengrocer, died from end-stage lung cancer less than a year after he was first diagnosed. He went to the doctors with general muscle pain, and then found out the devastating news
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'If you're short of breath, it may be a bumpy artery'
Dr Miriam Stoppard looks into research from the University of East Anglia that suggest huffing and puffing could point to a problem with your aorta, not your lungs
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Women’s lung cancer risk jumps by huge 43% from wood burning inside
As concerns grow over the dangers of wood smoke in our homes, new research revealed that using wood burners can increase the risk of lung cancer by a third.
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Heroic nurse who was told cancer symptoms were caused by long covid dies aged 35
Brogan Williams, of Wolverhampton, was initially told she had Covid lungs but doctors later diagnosed her with lung cancer and gave her just two weeks to live
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Lung cancer still deadliest form of cancer in UK, bombshell health study finds
Cancer Research UK has carried out never-before-tried research into the disease across the UK, and has confirmed the results in a major new study published in the British Journal of Cancer
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Gaby Roslin shares 'deep sadness' over mother's death and 'toxic' people in TV
Gaby Roslin has her new, upbeat, book called 'Spread The Joy' and she has spoken about the sadness she felt about the death of her mother and people she has come against while working on TV
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'Smokers getting their lungs screened could be the key to quitting cigarettes'
Dr Miriam Stoppard shares an exciting trial by Nottingham University, where people having their lungs checked have also been offered additional support, helping many to give up cigarettes for good
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Jane McDonald flooded with support as she shares 'awful news' of tragic loss
TV presenter and singer Jane McDonald has been flooded with support from her fans as she took to social media to share the news of her heartbreaking loss
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Psychotherapist answers parents' questions on teen vaping dangers
The exploding popularity in youngsters vaping has sparked fears a generation could end up with long-term addictions and lung damage. Here, a psychotherapist answers parents' most common questions
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Helen Mirren admits 'it's difficult' as she addresses Golda casting backlash
Helen Mirren joined Lorraine Kelly on Tuesday to open up on her new role as the fourth Prime Minister of Isreal, Golda Meir, and address some of the criticism she's received
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George Harrison's two biggest passions saved his life during crazed knife attack
The Beatles star was stabbed multiple times by an intruder at his home in 1999, and now his widow Olivia has revealed George's obsessions prevented fatal wound
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Vaping 'barbecues your lungs' warns doctor who says it's 'worse than smoking'
Expert says how lung damage can happen with any kind of vape, with e-cigarettes more dangerous than smoking tobacco due to the higher temperatures involved
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Early warning symptoms of killer cancer including weird sign in your fingers
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK but there are some early warning signs everyone needs to be aware of and should get checked out as soon as possible
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Worrying signs of lung cancer in arm and shoulder you need to get checked out
Lung cancer can spread more speedily than other types of cancer but there are some early signs that can give people a warning and should get checked out as soon as possible
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Woman shares subtle signs of disease after being diagnosed with lung cancer
TikTok user Ashley has opened up about the two years leading up to her lung cancer diagnosis, explaining all the subtle symptoms she experienced including sore throat and cough
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Katie Price slammed for vaping on camera amid mum's devastating lung condition
Katie Price, 45, has been criticised for vaping on her latest podcast despite her influence on youngsters and her beloved mother Amy's incurable lung condition
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'Mum was told mystery pain wasn't anything scary - now she's fighting for life'
Julie Woodington began to notice a slight blur in her vision around Christmas 2020, after a trip to the opticians they assured her it was likely something minor and not cancer - only for the mum to be diagnosed weeks later
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People urged to try simple 'finger test' at home for early signs of lung cancer
This simple test reveals one of the few signs of the illness, which affects almost 40,000 people every year in the UK, and it can be carried out at home
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Simple fingertip test can help spot signs of silent killer with 40,000 UK cases
Often, symptoms for the disease don't show up until after the cells have spread though the body but potential patients are able to spot a few early symptoms of the illness
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Mum 'sent home to die' with lung cancer left doctor 'unable to believe his eyes'
Sarah Clarke was told her lung cancer had spread and nothing could be done to save her but now she says: “I believe it’s love and hope that got me through”
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Mother-of-two tells her kids she has months left to live after cancer diagnosis
Influencer and mother-of-two Jenny Appleford has detailed the heartbreaking moment she told her children she has just six months left to live after being diagnosed with lung cancer