The company managing parking at Cheltenham General Hospital’s oncology car park has faced strong criticism after issuing a parking charge notice to a disabled cancer patient undergoing life-prolonging treatment. Steve …
Persistent and drenching night sweats should not be casually attributed to hot weather alone, experts warn. While sweating during warm nights or under heavy bedding is common, regularly waking to find pyjamas and sheets …
Mouth ulcers are a common annoyance, often linked to stress, tiredness, or minor irritations like ill-fitting braces or spicy foods. While most ulcers are harmless and clear up within one to two weeks, radiation oncologist Dr …
Mouth ulcers are a common annoyance often dismissed as stress or fatigue, but a radiation oncologist warns they shouldn’t be overlooked if they persist. Dr. Jiri Kubes from the Proton Therapy Center explains that while most …
A persistent, unexplained ache in your right shoulder might be more than a simple injury or poor posture—it could be an early warning sign of liver cancer, doctors caution. This “phantom” pain, felt in the shoulder but …
As the chilly autumn months bring a spike in cold and flu cases, a cancer specialist is urging people to be vigilant about symptoms that linger longer than usual. While runny noses, coughs, and sneezing are typical during …
A leading pancreatic surgeon has issued a vital warning about a common but potentially dangerous symptom. Neville Menezes, consultant pancreatic surgeon at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, stresses that …
Breast cancer is widely known for causing lumps within the breast tissue, but it’s important to recognize that the disease can also trigger symptoms in other parts of the body. One lesser-known sign is the presence of lumps …
A groundbreaking new blood test is generating hope in the fight against cancer, offering a simpler and less invasive way to detect the disease early. This innovative test has the potential to significantly improve patient …
Researchers have discovered that dormant breast cancer cells can be “switched on” by a common virus, suggesting a potential trigger for cancer recurrence. This breakthrough sheds light on how certain viral infections might …
Scientists have discovered that dormant breast cancer cells can be “switched on” by exposure to a common virus. This groundbreaking finding sheds light on a potential trigger behind the reactivation of cancer cells that have …
An oncologist has revealed four practical lifestyle changes that could notably reduce your risk of developing cancer and potentially extend your life. While it’s impossible to completely eliminate cancer risk, the World …
Dr James Wilson, a London-based oncologist, recently highlighted the essential warning signs of malignant moles and exposed a common misconception about what “normal” looks like. Speaking on the Dr Hilary Show amid rising …
Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking technique that offers cancer patients a “powerful double weapon” to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy. This innovative method pairs scalp cooling—a process where patients wear a …
The vision to revolutionize cancer care in Gloucestershire has taken a significant leap forward, with the Big Space Cancer Appeal reaching an impressive £9 million in donations. This milestone brings the development of a …