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Strictly's Amy Dowden shares she is 'leaving show' to undergo another mastectomy
Amy Dowden
Professional dancer Amy Dowden was first diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023.
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NHS issues cancer warning as 'three-week' symptom could be cancer
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One particular sign could indicate the most deadly type of cancer in the UK, which kills around 33,100 Brits every year
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Young man diagnosed with cancer after symptoms dismissed as swollen glands
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Kyle Kennedy, 23, was diagnosed with lymphoma after being told his symptoms were likely caused by swollen glands.
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Sir Chris Hoy's charity cycle raises more than £3m for cancer charities
Sir Chris Hoy
Sir Chris Hoy revealed last year that he was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer.
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Dad given devastating diagnosis after stubbing his toe
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Paul Angliss, 62, was rushed to hospital
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Chiropractor broke mum’s pelvis treating 'back pain' before shock cancer diagnosis
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Beverley Johnston, from Dennyloanhead, was diagnosed with an incurable blood cancer in October last year after suffering years of excruciating back, chest and leg pain.
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New 'wearable patch' can detect deadly cancer in patients from comfort of their home
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It is estimated that over 19,000 Brits will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2025.
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'GPs missed cancer 14 times' of mum who adopted abused amputee boy
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An exceptional mother who has overcome many struggles, is now facing a battle she can't win - terminal cancer.
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Hope for breast cancer patients thanks to new antibody treatment breakthrough
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The recently created antibody brings fresh hope to those battling cancer
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Doctors thought mum's aggressive blood cancer was a virus
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"I was so shocked I couldn’t speak, then started crying as I thought I was going to die"
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Five common health conditions drivers must tell DVLA about or risk £1,000 fine
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Drivers could be prosecuted for not informing the DVLA about changes to their health if they get into an accident
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Scots mum given weeks to live after shock leukaemia diagnosis on daughter's birthday
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Elaine Bolton, then 35, was diagnosed with leukaemia on the day of her daughter's sixth birthday.
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West Lothian Film Festival Director is getting down to raise money for breast cancer support organisation
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Christopher McPhillips will complete one squat for every £1 donated
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Simple steroid creams 'could help the body fight cancer' in unexpected discovery
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Patients whose tumours show stronger signs of being able to respond to steroids live longer, the study outlines
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Pride as West Lothian MSP celebrates late colleague's passion for cancer campaign at Holyrood
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Wear it Pink Day will officially take place on Friday, October 24
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Cancer breakthrough as nanoparticle vaccine could stop it growing and spreading, study finds
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Scientists have developed a new vaccine that could reduce or even stop cancer in its tracks, but the drug hasn’t been trialled on humans just yet
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How can talcum powder cause cancer as thousands sue Johnson and Johnson?
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The company is being accused of knowingly selling baby powder containing asbestos.
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Asda Coatbridge raise £6k for cancer charities with cowboy hoedown and spin the wheel event
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Proceeds go directly to partners Breast Cancer Now and Coppafeel! to fund better treatments, education and life-changing support for everyone who needs it.
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New incurable blood cancer treatment given go ahead for NHS Scotland
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The treatment is already approved for use by the NHS in England.
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Joe Biden to undergo new treatment after aggressive cancer spreads to bones
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A spokesperson for the former US President said he was having radiation therapy and hormone treatment done "as part of a treatment plan".
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Scots mum's celebrates being cancer free on beach after routine screening 'saved her life'
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Jackie Wilson, 56, was diagnosed with breast cancer last year after an unsuspecting lump was discovered deep in her chest.
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Major high street charity chain to close 9 Scots stores and 79 more in UK by next year
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The full list of the first 88 closures set to take place have been revealed.
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Cancer symptom that appears when you wake up and lasts 'all day'
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It affects 65 per cent of people with cancer and can be incredibly debilitating.
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Scots nurse faked having leukaemia and claimed false pension in bizarre sympathy bid
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Amanda Muir, who told her husband and three children that she was dying and shaved her head, has been jailed.
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