Cancer

Women are having to wait months for follow-up tests

Long waits for cervical cancer tests 'giving women sleepless nights'

Jade and her grandmother, Sheila

The charity fund-raising season begins - the Chancellor must hear Judith Potts

A new study has found a daily aspirin could help prevent or slow down bowel cancer in some patients (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

The 'Eureka moment': How aspirin 'stops the spread' of some cancers

Cass Lewis revealed that during the recording of Skunk Anansie’s long-awaited new album he received a cancer diagnosis.

Skunk Anansie bassist Cass reveals Stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Alan Kilpatrick and his daughter taking part in the virtual Off the Beatson Track event in 2021

Exclusive Beatson Charity stalwart set to take over golf role from Rangers chief

Beka Naylor at work. The NHS nurse, from Doncaster, was recovering from cancer treatment at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital when her car was stolen from outside her home. Photo: Beka Naylor/SWNS

Video: Scumbag thief steals car of cancer patient during hospital stay

People who seek artificial sun tans are shamed and stereotyped, while the industry tries to stay one-step ahead of health concerns (Picture: Donald Miralle)

As 'tanning addicts' are vilified, real villains seem untouchable Dr Fabiola Creed

A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

One thing you can do daily to reduce your risk of common cancer

Benjamin Carey, photographed by Rankin, who is one the charity's Faces of Cholangiocarinoma

Liver cancer survivor fronts campaign calling for better care

A bride given less than six months to live after losing her leg to cancer made it down the aisle to marry her partner -for the second time.

I lost my leg and was given six months to live...I just got married

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.

New most common cancer in the UK named - how to check your risk

Around 99.8% of cervical cancer cases are preventable according to Cancer Research UK.

Cervical cancer symptoms: four early warning signs you should know

In addition to health concerns, the production of red meat is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions (Picture: Miguel Mendez)

Labour’s ‘eat meat’ campaign flies in face of medical advice Philip Lymbery

Actress Joan Plowright poses for pictires after being made a Dame by the Prince Of Wales at Buckingham Palace in London, 20 February, 2004.

Oscar-nominated actress Dame Joan Plowright dies aged 95

Singer and TV presenter Linda Nolan has died aged 65 "with her loving siblings by her bedside", her manager said

Tributes pour in as Nolan sister dies following 20 year cancer battle

The Princess of Wales during a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital, London, where she received her cancer treatment, to personally thank staff for her care. Picture: Chris Jackson/PA Wire

'Relieved' Princess of Wales reveals she is in remission from cancer

The Duke of Edinburgh with Rosa Ross, Boundary Breaker of the Year award during the Duke of Edinburgh's Award afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace

Award for ‘selfless’ teenager who helped fellow young cancer patients

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pays tribute to his brother Nick, who has died at the age of 60.

Tributes paid to Keir Starmer's brother Nick, who died on Boxing Day

The scan of a patient diagnosed with prostate cancer

Scientists harness healthy gut bacteria to fight prostate cancer

Sir Chris Hoy announced in October that he is terminally ill

Hoy tells how many people he has inspired to check for prostate cancer

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winter

The best Vitamin D supplement to take this winter - a doctor explains

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

Fearne Stewart of Blantyre, South Lanarkshire who is in remission from leukaemia

How Scottish schoolgirl cancer survivor inspired a poem about courage

Margaret Jones' family say their 'mum was failed'.

Grandma-of-10 dies as family say signs of lung tumour 'not passed on'

A doctor examines a mole for the presence of skin cancer

Exclusive Diagnosing skin cancer in 25 minutes: How Scotland's NHS is using AI

People line the streets as Scottish comedian Janey Godley's hearse travels through Edinburgh on its way to her funeral service, which will be held at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow on Saturday

Janey Godley's hearse showered with roses along Royal Mile

Janey Godley was one of the first comedians to see the potential of social media, and she was a master of the medium

Coffin of Janey Godley to travel up Edinburgh's Royal Mile

These are the red flag breast cancer symptoms you should look out for.

Red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that you shouldn't ignore

Monica McGhee, a Scottish opera singer who feared losing her voice to cancer, has teamed up with two other survivors to compose a song highlighting NHS wait times. Picture: Daniel Lewis/PA Wire

Watch: Opera singer's song on NHS wait times after cancer battle

Joanna Newark, 52, encourages everyone to incorporate a daily breast self-exam into their routines.

'My chemo was so strong the nurse was gowned up like a spaceman'

Ad Feature ScottishPower backs lung cancer research with up to £4million funding

Scott Nisbet (2) takes the acclaim from Archie Knox and the Rangers players after scoring with a fortuitous effort against Club Brugge in 1993.

Rangers hero opens up on stage 4 cancer battle and iconic Ibrox goal

SNP MSP will not stand for 2026 re-election due to cancer treatment

Peter Ellis, 69, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after an unlucky golf injury.

Grandfather's 'shock' prostate cancer diagnosis after golf injury

A doorbell camera captured the breast cancer charity worker saying "hope you get it" to a woman who chose not to donate

'Hope you get it!' Cancer charity worker caught saying the unthinkable

Queen Camilla will not attend Remembrance Sunday 2024 after pulling out of her royal engagements this week due to a chest infection.

Queen to miss Remembrance weekend events to protect others

Scotland’s expanded Venture Builder Incubator (VBI) 5.0 has launched, supporting 34 entrepreneurs – 12 more than last year – from UK universities to grow and develop their businesses and skills.

Cancer screening and robot exoskeletons get Scots' innovation backing

Celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie has died of cancer aged 75

Celebrity hairdresser and creator of the wedge cut Trevor Sorbie dies

'No symptoms, no warnings': Sir Chris Hoy tells men to get tested

Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world with only a rudimentary patchwork of healthcare services (Picture: Mark Mainz)

How three women are saving countless lives from terrible premature end Susan Dalgety

Comedian’s daughter thanks University of Glasgow for honouring her mother “in the final beats of her life”

'So much joy': Janey Godley awarded honorary degree in hospice bed

Sir Chris and Sarra Hoy at the F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone in July

Sir Chris Hoy recalls moment 'selfless' wife told him she had MS

Scots Olympic cycling champion says their joint diagnoses “almost like a drowning sensation” it was so much to bear

Brain surgery breakthrough should give us all hope about future of NHS Scotsman comment

Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has terminal cancer.

Prostate cancer symptoms as Sir Chris Hoy shares terminal diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy has revealed his cancer is terminal and he has two to four years left to live

In sickness and in health, Sir Chris Hoy inspires us all Scotsman comment

Around 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK every year.

What is ovarian cancer and what are the signs and symptoms?

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

Janey Godley and her dog Honey

Janey Godley's emotional post over pet dog reunion during hospice care

Terminally-ill comedian Janey Godley issues further cancer update

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

Scots Antiques Roadshow star reveals brain tumour is regrowing

A video grab of Hongchi Xiao conducting a presentation on Paida Lajin therapy.

'Slapping therapy' explained as man convicted over woman's death

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK.

Bowel Cancer: signs and symptoms to watch out for

Comedian Janey Godley speaks from her hospital bed

Janey Godley gives 'devastating' update on cancer treatment

Alison Belsham (L) and donor Rachel Rees (R) meet for the first time at surprise get-together.

Watch: Cancer survivor meets stem cell donor who saved her life

A new study has found men who enjoy a plant rich diet can substantially slow the rate of established prostate cancer.

Eating plants slows prostate cancer progression - new study confirms

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