National bowel cancer screening program

Bowel cancer: Dr Philippa Kaye lists the symptoms 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 Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the UK. Like all forms of cancer, spotting the symptoms earlier rather than later determines the prognosis. That's because cancerous cells become harder to treat once they spread to other areas of the body. Related articles Paul Newman: Risk factors of the 'horrible' disease that killed actor How to live longer: Golden drink lowering cholesterol and blood sugar Bowel cancer that's spread is known as advanced bowel cancer. This means the cancer has spread from the back passage (rectum) and large intestines (colon) to other parts of the body, such as … [Read more...] about Bowel cancer: The symptom that’s ‘worse at night’ – can signal a cure is ‘highly unlikely’

Cancer symptoms: Top 14 early signs to look out for 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 One expert shared how some everyday items we have around the house could contain potentially lethal chemicals. Speaking with Express.co.uk , Neil McIntosh - the UK country manager of GreenPan - explained more about perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. He said: “PFAS (poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances) are chemicals that are relatively unknown by consumers, however they are used to make everyday items water resistant. Related articles How to live longer: Golden drink lowering cholesterol and blood sugar Joanne Woodward told of Alzheimer's days before husband's cancer “Found in toiletries, food … [Read more...] about The type of kitchenware that releases ‘toxic fumes’ and raises the risk of cancer – expert

Dawn Butler has opened up about one of the toughest parts of her cancer diagnosis – how to tell her loved ones without worrying them. The Labour MP, 52, has spoken candidly about it, revealing earlier this year that she thought she might die after receiving the news following a routine mammogram. She has now teamed up with Metro.co.uk to launch the campaign A Million Missed Mammograms to try and persuade those yet to have a screening to get one booked. ‘You can survive breast cancer, and the earlier you find it the better,’ the former minister said. Ms Butler has thankfully recovered, but she had to endure some incredibly difficult days along the way. On top of the uncomfortable examination, the operation to remove cancerous cells and the fear her diagnosis may become more invasive, she also found herself struggling with something many might deem relatively simple – telling her family, friends and colleagues about what she was going through. The Brent Central MP … [Read more...] about ‘I’m not dying, but I have some bad news’: How MP broke news she had breast cancer

Dame Olivia Newton-John had been a passionate campaigner for breast cancer awareness after fighting the disease since she was 44, with her work continuing even in death. The actress died at the age of 73 this week after battling cancer, but the legacy of the Grease star, played Sandy in the beloved musical opposite John Travolta , lives on. Raising awareness and vital funds for breast cancer research even in death, her family asked for donations to her own foundation in her memory in lieu of flowers. Her husband, John Easterling, said in a statement that Newton-John had died peacefully at her ranch in California, surrounded by family and friends. He added: ‘Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer . ‘Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.’ The Olivia … [Read more...] about Dame Olivia Newton-John’s fight for breast cancer awareness continues even in death

An NHS worker has said she feels "really lucky" after winning a £1m lottery jackpot just before getting the all-clear from her breast cancer treatment. Maxine Lloyd said she was keeping an eye on her fiance, Wayne Tilbury, who had recently collapsed with a chest infection, at 1.30am when she decided to "have a flutter" on the National Lottery's £30m Mega Cash Showdown Instant Win game. The 50-year-old thought a phone notification she received during her first batch of radiography treatment was a message from her partner - but it was actually a message from her bank to say the winnings had been transferred into her account. In the space of two weeks, Mr Tilbury, a 57-year-old builder, was taken to A&E with the chest infection, Ms Lloyd rang the bell to mark the successful ending of her cancer treatment, and the couple won £1m. "I feel really lucky," Ms Lloyd said. Advertisement "I'm here, I'm alive, and we've just had a bit of a cherry on the top … [Read more...] about NHS worker wins £1m lottery jackpot just before getting all-clear from cancer

Chicago — Wrestling has a bit of an image problem where Roy Phelps lives in Chicago's South Side. "There aren't many Black people or people of color," he told CBS News. But everything changed for him when the 15-year-old found wrestling through the group Beat the Streets, which uses one of the world's oldest sports to teach lessons kids can use on and off the mat. Some of the skills they learn are discipline, grit, confidence, humility and commitment, according to its website. "Two of my best friends were killed due to gun violence," Phelps said. "I want to be better than I was at the beginning of the day. And I thought wrestling was a way to help." When it comes to diversity, wrestling lags badly behind other college sports. A 2020 National Collegiate Athletic Association survey found about 7% of Division I wrestlers are Black, compared to 48% of college football players and 56% percent in basketball. "Being a minority in any sport is very different. You kind of don't … [Read more...] about Wrestling program teaches kids from underserved communities skills on and off the mat

Polio ‘could spread and mutate’ says Angus Dalgleish 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 Thanks to a successful and effective vaccination programme, polio became largely extinct in the UK in the late 20th Century. However, the virus was detected for the first time again in June of this year in North London . In response, the UKHSA (United Kingdom Health Security Agency) declared a national incident and began an investigation to identify how the outbreak had started and ways to curb local transmission. Fast-forward to August, and action is now being taken to stop the spread in children to prevent the first outbreak of the virus in 50 years. Related articles How to live longer: Golden drink lowering cholesterol and … [Read more...] about Polio: UK outbreak needs to be stopped in its tracks – vaccine uptake is ‘important’

It’s estimated around a million women in the UK are thought to have missed their most recent mammogram screenings . As a result, thousands could be living with breast cancer without realising. MP Dawn Butler , who announced her own breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year , has teamed up with Metro.co.uk as part of a new campaign to ensure cancer diagnoses are caught as early as possible. It’s worth pointing out that mammograms are vital for detecting breast cancer early and are free on the NHS. Below is everything to know about how often you should be getting one. How often should you get a mammogram? All females are invited to their first NHS breast screening by the age of 53, explains Dr Tim Woodman, the medical director for policy and cancer services for Bupa UK . Dr Tim says: ‘Depending on where abouts in the UK you’re based, you might be invited from the age of 47 and won’t usually be invited for further screenings beyond the age of 70. … [Read more...] about How often do you need to get a mammogram?

An MP has pledged to ‘find a million missing mammograms’ in order to save lives across the UK. Dawn Butler has teamed up with Metro.co.uk as part of a new campaign to ensure cancer diagnoses are caught as early as possible. A million women in the UK are thought to have missed their most recent mammogram screenings. Thousands more could be living with breast cancer without realising. The pandemic has already led to backlogs across the healthcare sector and, as Britain battles through the living cost crisis, people are now struggling to find time for routine appointments that could save lives. Dawn has now teamed up with Metro.co.uk to launch the ‘A Million Missed Mammograms’ campaign. The Labour politician announced her cancer diagnosis earlier this year, following a routine mammogram last November. She’s now embarking on a mission to make sure others don’t put off essential appointments. Dawn told Metro.co.uk: ‘I want to find the missing million women who … [Read more...] about One million people have missed potentially lifesaving mammogram appointments

Loose Women: Gloria Hunniford 'petrified' of falling again 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 Hunniford has heartbreakingly lost numerous members of her family to ill health. This has included her daughter, Caron Keating, who died of breast cancer in 2004, the same disease that killed her mother in her 70s, and both her father and ex-husband, Don Keating, died from cardiovascular disease . It was just after the death of Keating back in 1997 that the presenter started to have an annual health check, the first of which revealed her high cholesterol levels. To add to her shock even more, Hunniford found out that her cholesterol levels were being raised not by her diet or lifestyle habits, but an underactive thyroid. Related … [Read more...] about Gloria Hunniford: Star’s scrape with ‘silent killer’ condition – ‘there are no symptoms’