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A 29-year-old from Glasgow was shocked to discover her chronic knee pain was actually a rare cancer . Rebekah Laverty suffered with debilitating knee trouble for years and was told in 2019 that she was suffering from an inflammatory condition called bursitis, which causes painful swelling. However, after years of unsuccessful treatments an MRI finally revealed she actually had a 13cm cancerous tumour above her right knee. ‘The type of cancer I have is usually found in the arms, legs or near joints such as the wrist or ankle but it’s so rare I’ve been told a GP will maybe see one case in their whole career – so mine wasn’t picked up,’ she explains. ‘My referrals were also delayed due to Covid. It took until September 2021 for me to be referred for an MRI and get some answers. ‘I received the news that I had this cancer at an appointment that I went to on my own. By then I’d been to countless appointments with no answers so I had no faith that this time would be any … [Read more...] about Woman chooses to have leg amputated after knee pain turns out to be rare cancer

Russian forces are cutting off the supply of life-saving drugs into the already battered city of Mariupol, officials have said. Mayor Vadym Boychenko said in a Telegram post yesterday that people ‘are at risk and cannot wait for the occupiers to deliver medicines’. The Mariupol City Council said locals in the southern port city are dying from a ‘shortage of drugs for cancer patients, people with diabetes , tuberculosis and problems with the thyroid gland’. It comes after Vladimir Putin’s forces subjected the city to a brutal Medieval-style siege for two months, which saw food, water and other vital supplies cut off. Relentless bombardment of infrastructure meant civilians routinely suffered internet blackouts, making them even more isolated from the outside world. Earlier in the invasion, Russia was accused of violating ceasefire agreements allowing safe exit routes for residents by shelling so-called humanitarian corridors. Putin’s forces declared victory … [Read more...] about Cancer patients and diabetics in Mariupol ‘dying from medicine shortage’

THOUSANDS of lives could be saved from cancer with yearly gut checks, says Cancer Research UK. Posting bowel cancer screening kits to NHS patients every year instead of every two years could boost early diagnosis. The charity is urging people to get checked after Sun writer Dame Deborah James pleaded with Brits to “check your poo” before she died of the disease last week. A study by the University of Sheffield suggested 13.6 per cent more people would send samples if kits were sent every year. This could save the lives of at least 11,000 people already over 50 who are expected to die of the disease, it found. Michelle Mitchell, CEO of Cancer Research UK, said: “Screening is an effective way of catching cancer early and saving lives but not everyone engages. Read more on bowel cancer MY HERO Deborah James shone so brightly - it's thanks to her I know how to live with cancer BREAK THE TABOO The poo checks … [Read more...] about Thousands of bowel cancer deaths could be avoided if NHS made simple change

A BBC radio presenter has said goodbye to her friends and fans after learning she has just days to live. Rachael Bland, who works on BBC Radio 5 Live, shared the devastating news on Twitter. She tweeted: ‘In the words of the legendary Frank S – I’m afraid the time has come my friends. And suddenly. I’m told I’ve only got days. It’s very surreal. ‘Thank you so much for all the support I’ve received. Debs and lozz will continue with the #youmebigc podcast. Au revoir my friends.’ She added on Instagram: ‘Obviously I cant get round to all of your messages but I’ll do my very best to read them all. #cancer #fucancer #goodbye.’ In the words of the legendary Frank S – I’m afraid the time has come my friends. And suddenly. I’m told I’ve only got days. It’s very surreal. Thank you so much for all the support I’ve received. Debs and lozz will continue with the #youmebigc podcast. Au revoir my friends. ?? pic.twitter.com/DhMurbqMJz — Rachael Bland (@Rachael_Hodges) September … [Read more...] about BBC radio presenter Rachael Bland tweets ‘goodbye’ as she discovers she has days to live

Rachael Bland’s fellow podcasters Deborah James and Lauren Mahon have paid tribute to the 40-year-old. Rachael tragically lost her battle with cancer on 5 September , just days after posting a goodbye message for fans online. The women she worked with on podcast You, Me And The Big C have since spoken out the loss of their ‘courageous’ friend. Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Mahon said: ‘That woman changed my life, and she changed it for the better. ‘We just bonded immediately. She showed me what it means to be courageous.’ Fellow podcaster James added: ‘I woke up this morning wanting it not to be real. ‘But I also woke up with an amazing sense of pride. ‘My cancer returned recently and she was the first person that I called. ‘She has held my hand. She’s the person that I called at three in the morning. She is incredible.’ The trio made promises that the podcast would continue without Rachael at the mic. Mahon said: ‘It will go on, she was determined. Her … [Read more...] about You, Me And The Big C podcasters pay tribute to Rachael Bland and say show will continue

Dame Deborah James burst into the garden, unaware her husband Sebastien was on a work Zoom call. He turned to look at his wife; the inspirational cancer campaigner wearing a long sequin coat and feather headdress. In one hand she held aloft a large sex toy, in the other a kitchen sieve. This is the memory that Lauren Mahon says most encapsulates the essence of her best friend, who died last week aged just 40. “I am so proud of the dame, I am in awe of her, but I am sorry, I miss the deviant,” cancer activist Lauren says on the latest episode of BBC ’s You, Me and The Big C, the podcast she co-hosted with Deborah. During her short life, campaigner Deborah raised millions for Cancer Research UK, inspired many with her optimism and courage showcased through her social media account @bowelbabe and saved lives as she encouraged people to seek medical help if there was blood in their stool. Dame Deborah James died last week, aged just 40 ( Image: Instagram/ @bowelbabe) … [Read more...] about Late Deborah James ‘burst in on husband’s work call with sex toy and sieve in hand’

Dame Deborah James ’ friend and podcast co-host Lauren Mahon has spoken for the first time since the bowel cancer activist’s death a week ago, describing her as having ‘the most outrageous cackle and twinkle in her eye.’ Mahon shared her grief while being interviewed on BBC Breakfast and said the former head teacher and mother-of-two’s death hadn’t ‘really hit.’ ‘We have moments where it feels very real and a bit overwhelming, but I think it is all a bit surreal. She was the comeback kid, so it’s all been a bit surreal,’ Mahon said. Dame Deborah, known as Bowelbabe, died on June 28 aged 40 , having been diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer in 2016. She had co-hosted the You, Me And The Big C podcast with Mahon and Rachael Bland – who died in September 2018 aged 40 after treatment for breast cancer. Mahon, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 31, also recounted memories of Dame Deborah for an episode You, Me And The Big C alongside Bland’s widow Steve … [Read more...] about ‘She had the most outrageous cackle and twinkle in her eye’: Dame Deborah James remembered by podcast co-host

Glamorous Susan Sarandon works the red carpet at SAG Awards Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info With the exception of a concussion a few years ago, as well as a breast cancer scare that was solved with a biopsy to remove a benign growth, the star has remained in good stead. The award-winning actress, who has won a Bafta, an Oscar, and nine Golden Globes, said she was “shocked” when she turned 70 because she felt so young inside. Related articles Dementia: The type of fish linked to the brain condition Sean Connery suffered for ‘some time’ before death - dementia The Dead Man Walking actress told Vogue following the Cannes film festival … [Read more...] about Susan Sarandon’s health secrets for people who ‘want to age gracefully’

BRITS have been urged to take more selfies as cases of deadly skin cancer rise. Medics have warned sun seekers to be aware of the most common signs of the illness as many experience hot weather . Around one in three people never look for tell-tale signals such as a new mole or a change in colour or shape of an existing one. Research from skin tracking app Miiskin found that just two in five Brits would check for skin cancer if an NHS screening was offered to them. The data comes as cases of the illness continue to rise in the UK with more than 2,500 skin cancer mortalities a year and 140,000 annual incidences of the disease. Around 15,000 of these tumours are melanoma , the most dangerous form. Figures shows that a quarter of Brits are concerned that tanning or sunburn in the past has damaged their skin , and many now regularly take skin ‘selfies’ to help spot signs of the disease developing. One in five have taken photos of their moles to track for … [Read more...] about Urgent summer health warning as millions of Brits urged to take more selfies

In spite of all of our teachers' and bosses' warnings that it's not a trustworthy source of information, we all rely on Wikipedia. Not only when we can’t remember the name of that guy from that movie, which is a fairly low-risk use, but also when we find a weird rash or are just feeling a little off and we’re not sure why. One in three Americans have tried to diagnose a medical condition with the help of the Internet, and a new report says doctors are just as drawn to Wikipedia’s flickering flame. According to the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics’ “ Engaging patients through social media ” report, Wikipedia is the top source of healthcare information for both doctors and patients. Fifty percent of physicians use Wikipedia for information, especially for specific conditions. Generally, more people turn to Wikipedia for rare diseases than common conditions. The top five conditions looked up on the site over the past year were: tuberculosis, Crohn’s disease, pneumonia, … [Read more...] about Doctors’ #1 Source for Healthcare Information: Wikipedia