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Cancer

Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with cancer. (Getty Images)

Martina Navratilova has announced she is cancer free

Jurassic Park’s Sam Neil has been in remission for a type of blood cancer for eight months, it has been revealed - Credit: Getty Images
Jurassic Park’s Sam Neil has been in remission for a type of blood cancer for eight months, it has been revealed - Credit: Getty Images

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill reveals he is alive, well and cancer free

(L to R) Roger Taylor, Andy Taylor, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran in 2005
(L to R) Roger Taylor, Andy Taylor, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran in 2005

Duran Duran to reform with guitarist Andy Taylor for new album

Kirkwall, Orkney islands
Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

Jonnie Irwin issues tragic health update as ‘A Place In The Sun’ host ‘too weak’ to play with 4-year-old son
Jonnie Irwin issues tragic health update as ‘A Place In The Sun’ host ‘too weak’ to play with 4-year-old son

Jonnie Irwin admits he’s ‘too weak’ to play with four-year-old son

Jonnie Irwin
Jonnie Irwin

Cancer-stricken Jonnie Irwin returns to A Place in the Sun

Comedian Dawn French
Comedian Dawn French

The health scare leading to Dawn French’s 7.5 stone weight loss

Tesco is stocking £8 health-kits to test for cancers and illnesses in a first of a kind deal to help the NHS
Tesco is stocking £8 health-kits to test for cancers and illnesses in a first of a kind deal to help the NHS

Tesco launch at-home medical kits to test for cancer & thyroid issues

A US man, who never visited Ireland, had developed an “uncontrollable Irish accent” after his prostate cancer diagnosis.
A US man, who never visited Ireland, had developed an “uncontrollable Irish accent” after his prostate cancer diagnosis.

US man developed ‘uncontrollable’ Irish accent after cancer diagnosis

Help fund world-class cancer research and allow people to live better, longer lives
Help fund world-class cancer research and allow people to live better, longer lives

Ad Feature Gifts in Wills save lives

Heartbroken dog owner joined by dozens of dogs for Ella’s last walk

Experts warn that these common foods can increase cancer risk

Annie Wersching: The Last of Us & 24 star dead at 45

Analysing loyalty card data could help doctors spot ovarian cancer cases earlier.
Analysing loyalty card data could help doctors spot ovarian cancer cases earlier.

Loyalty card data could help spot ovarian cancer earlier

Here are signs of pancreatic cancer you can look out for
Here are signs of pancreatic cancer you can look out for

Specialist Pancreatic cancer nurse shares 14 symptoms to look out for

Martin Lewis has issued a travel insurance warning to British holidaymakers
Martin Lewis has issued a travel insurance warning to British holidaymakers

Martin Lewis issues travel warning to British holidaymakers

Michael Flatley, star of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance is mobbed by fans as he makes an appearance during the opening day of the World Irish Dancing Championships at the Waterfront Hall on April 10, 2022 in Belfast
Michael Flatley, star of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance is mobbed by fans as he makes an appearance during the opening day of the World Irish Dancing Championships at the Waterfront Hall on April 10, 2022 in Belfast

Michael Flatley diagnosed with “aggressive” form of cancer

In a statement from the group’s representatives, they wrote that Anita Pointer, 74, “fought a very heroic battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family at the time of her death”.
In a statement from the group’s representatives, they wrote that Anita Pointer, 74, “fought a very heroic battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family at the time of her death”.

The Pointer Sisters’ Anita Pointer dies aged 74 after cancer battle

Modest Mouse co-founder and drummer Jeremiah Green has died aged 45 after a brief battle with stage four cancer
Modest Mouse co-founder and drummer Jeremiah Green has died aged 45 after a brief battle with stage four cancer

Modest Mouse drummer and co-founder Jeremiah Green dies aged 45

Public Health Scotland has shown just 74.7 per cent of patients started cancer treatment within the official 62-day standard across July and September
Public Health Scotland has shown just 74.7 per cent of patients started cancer treatment within the official 62-day standard across July and September

'Full-blown disaster' as cancer treatment wait times fall to worst-ever figures

Two-year-old Gidget is in her prime despite needing parts of both ears removed after suspected cancerous scabs were found on her ear tips.
Two-year-old Gidget is in her prime despite needing parts of both ears removed after suspected cancerous scabs were found on her ear tips.

This adorable cat with no ears is looking for a forever home

Peterhead Relay for Life is hoping to break the £2.5m mark in 2023.
Peterhead Relay for Life is hoping to break the £2.5m mark in 2023.

Relay for Life Peterhead 2023...here we go!

Nicola Sturgeon accepted that independence would not be a 'miracle' cure for Scotland's economy (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Nicola Sturgeon accepted that independence would not be a 'miracle' cure for Scotland's economy (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Beware Snake-oil Sturgeon’s economic health tonic – Alistair Carmichael

Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs was a surprise guest at Liam Gallagher's gig at the FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield. Picture: Anthony Longstaff
Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs was a surprise guest at Liam Gallagher's gig at the FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield. Picture: Anthony Longstaff

Former Oasis guitarist Bonehead announces all clear from cancer

This Morning’s Deirdre Sanders announces she has breast cancer

Cancer remained the number one killer in Scotland, with 4,056 people losing their lives to the disease
Cancer remained the number one killer in Scotland, with 4,056 people losing their lives to the disease

Deaths in Scotland almost 10% higher than average, with infant deaths increasing

Only one in 10 cancer patients are offered non-invasive treatments

Picture: Michael Gillen
Picture: Michael Gillen

Worst cancer waiting times on record as system ‘fails to cope’

Staff at University Hospital Monklands attend to a Covid-positive patient on the ICU ward on February 5, 2021 in Airdrie, Scotland. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Staff at University Hospital Monklands attend to a Covid-positive patient on the ICU ward on February 5, 2021 in Airdrie, Scotland. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Covid sparked 10% increase in rate of avoidable deaths in 2020, report finds

Uptake for bowel screening was 65 per cent.
Uptake for bowel screening was 65 per cent.

Bowel screening target not being met in most deprived areas

Adele Roberts confirmed she has bowel cancer in a brave message shared on social media (Photo: Getty Images)
Adele Roberts confirmed she has bowel cancer in a brave message shared on social media (Photo: Getty Images)

Radio 1 star Adele Roberts reveals bowel cancer diagnosis in brave message

To launch the partnership, stars Martin Boyle, Lewis Stevenson and Kevin Dabrowski took a break from training, donned Cahonas Scotland t-shirts, and issued a plea to supporters to check themselves regularly.
To launch the partnership, stars Martin Boyle, Lewis Stevenson and Kevin Dabrowski took a break from training, donned Cahonas Scotland t-shirts, and issued a plea to supporters to check themselves regularly.

Hibs FC become first Scottish team to back new testicular cancer campaign

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf launched the scheme today
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf launched the scheme today

'Prehabilitation' scheme for cancer patients as waiting times at two-year high

‘The drawings gave my mind something to focus on’: Scottish artist has created a series of drawings depicted her journey after cancer diagnosis
‘The drawings gave my mind something to focus on’: Scottish artist has created a series of drawings depicted her journey after cancer diagnosis

Artist has created a series of drawings depicted her journey with cancer

Health secretary Humza Yousaf. Picture: Jane Barlow-Pool/Getty Images
Health secretary Humza Yousaf. Picture: Jane Barlow-Pool/Getty Images

Cancer sufferers treated within target time falls to lowest level in two years

Your star sign can influence how you should decorate your bedroom.
Your star sign can influence how you should decorate your bedroom.

From Aries to Pisces, how to decorate your bedroom based on your star sign

The new star sign shifts the others around a little bit, so even if you're nowhere near being an Ophiuchus, you may have a new sign (Photo: Shutterstock)
The new star sign shifts the others around a little bit, so even if you're nowhere near being an Ophiuchus, you may have a new sign (Photo: Shutterstock)

People are claiming there is a ‘new’ star sign - Ophiuchus

Research: Edinburgh University
Research: Edinburgh University

Research reveals better post-op care improves survival rates in cancer patients

Up to 50,000 people in the UK could have undiagnosed cancer - signs to watch out...

The number of Macmillan coffee mornings plummeted this year
The number of Macmillan coffee mornings plummeted this year

Personalised care is now more vital than ever – Gordon McLean

Researchers at the Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre
Researchers at the Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre

Cancer research in crisis as pandemic starves clinical trials of funding

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David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.
David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.

MSPs condemn ‘monstrous’ payments to deposit return scheme executives

Former prime minister Boris Johnson refused to answer questions about his evidence on Tuesday morning.
Former prime minister Boris Johnson refused to answer questions about his evidence on Tuesday morning.

Boris Johnson admits misleading Commons, but insists innocent mistake

Nicola Sturgeon will be told to provide evidence to the inquiry looking into the response to the coronavirus pandemic
Nicola Sturgeon will be told to provide evidence to the inquiry looking into the response to the coronavirus pandemic

UK Covid-19 inquiry to request that Nicola Sturgeon should give evidence