88 m. ago Björn Borg vows to fight ‘extremely aggressive’ prostate cancer ‘like a Wimbledon final’

Borg, 69, is in remission but admitted that living with the diagnosis has been ‘difficult psychologically’

Sport

2 h. ago Breast cancer survivor wanted to take her own life until one meeting changed everything

A new survey of over 700 small charities has found nearly half face closure within a year. We visit three charities supporting Britain's poorest families – all now facing their own cash crisis

Events

2 h. ago BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty shares heartbreaking update following star's cancer diagnosis

Sporting legend Bjorn Borg has opened up about his cancer diagnosis on BBC Breakfast as Naga Munchetty issued an update

Science

2 h. ago BBC Breakfast host delivers emotional news as star 'takes life day by day' after cancer diagnosis

Tennis star Bjorn Borg said he takes life "day by day, year by year" as he fights the disease

Science

3 h. ago Björn Borg takes life ‘day by day’ after ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer diagnosis

Tennis legend told diagnosis was ‘really, really bad’Borg also recalls drug use after early retirementBjörn Borg, the five-time Wimbledon tennis champion, has said he is taking life “day by day, year by year” after his “extremely aggressive” prostate cancer diagnosis.The former world no1, who won 11 grand slam titles before retiring aged 25, revealed the diagnosis in the final chapter of his autobiography, which will be published this week in the UK and next week in the US. The Swede is in remission, having had an operation in 2024, but described the diagnosis as “difficult psychologically”.Read Bjorn Borg’s interview with Simon Hattenstone on theguardian.com from 4pm UK time on Thursday Continue reading...

Science

3 h. ago Björn Borg talks cocaine, overdoses, cancer and why he quit tennis in bombshell memoir

The tennis star writes about panic attacks and his drug use, which he says started in 1982

Events

4 h. ago Björn Borg talks cocaine, overdoses, cancer and why he quit tennis in tell

The tennis star writes about panic attacks and his drug use, which he says started in 1982

Politics

12 h. ago Björn Borg discusses cocaine, overdoses and quitting tennis in his 20s in a memoir and AP interview

Björn Borg starts his new memoir, “Heartbeats,” with a story about being rushed to a Dutch hospital in the 1990s after overdosing on alcohol and drugs, and the Swedish tennis great closes it by revealing that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer

Politics

18 h. ago Cops hunting attacker who left man fighting for his life release new info

A 21-year-old man was left battling for his life in an Inverness hospital as several streets and a takeaway were closed off.

Events

42 h. ago Three symptoms of prostate cancer as Emmerdale's Liam Cavanagh deals with health woes

Emmerdale's Dr Liam Cavanagh has been struggling with his health in recent weeks and it's now been revealed that he's been experiencing symptoms of prostate cancer

Science

43 h. ago Three worrying signs of prostate cancer as Emmerdale's Liam deals with health concerns

Emmerdale GP Dr Liam Cavanagh, played by Jonny McPherson, shared his concerns about his prostate health to Claudette Anderson in recent scenes of the ITV soap opera

Economics

46 h. ago Royal Family shares powerful tribute to the late Duchess of Kent

The Royal Family has shared a moving tribute to the late Duchess of Kent ahead of her funeral in London today. The Instagram post includes 14 photos taken throughout Katharine's rich life.

Politics

48 h. ago The lifesaving drug that can help men with aggressive prostate cancer

When Giles Turner, 65, was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, he did his research and learned that his best chance was with a drug called abiraterone.

Events

49 h. ago Government responds after Brits demand for change in prostate cancer testing

PSA tests measure the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood and are commonly used by the NHS to detect prostate problems

Politics

3 d. ago ‘I was told I had two weeks to live’ – why are so many young, fit, non

For decades, lung cancer has been viewed as a disease of older men who smoked. Now, cases among young women are on the rise and doctors are baffled. Could air pollution be behind it?Towards the end of 2019, Becca Smith’s life was full and hectic. At 28, she had taken on a unit in Chester to convert into a yoga studio, poured in all her savings and hired teachers, while at the same time working as a personal trainer. Her days started at 5am; she was driven, stressed, excited, and had no time for the back pain that just would not subside.“It kept moving around,” she says. “Every day it would be in a different part of my back. I was strapping on heat packs and ice packs just to get to work.” Smith saw her GP, her physiotherapist and a chiropractor, all of whom suspected a torn muscle. “What really worried me,” she says, “the worst-case scenario, was a slipped disc.” One day in March 2020, the pain was so intense that Smith took to her bed, fell asleep and woke with a crashing migraine ...

Politics

3 d. ago ‘I kept asking: “Why? What did I do?”’ How come so many young, fit, non

For decades, lung cancer has been viewed as a disease of older men who smoked. Now, cases among young women are on the rise and doctors are baffled. Could air pollution be behind it?Towards the end of 2019, Becca Smith’s life was full and hectic. At 28, she had taken on a unit in Chester to convert into a yoga studio, poured in all her savings and hired teachers, while at the same time working as a personal trainer. Her days started at 5am; she was driven, stressed, excited, and had no time for the back pain that just would not subside.“It kept moving around,” she says. “Every day it would be in a different part of my back. I was strapping on heat packs and ice packs just to get to work.” Smith saw her GP, her physiotherapist and a chiropractor, all of whom suspected a torn muscle. “What really worried me,” she says, “the worst-case scenario, was a slipped disc.” One day in March 2020, the pain was so intense that Smith took to her bed, fell asleep and woke with a crashing migraine ...

Politics

4 d. ago Coronation Street Debbie star reveals how end of life storyline has impacted her marriage

EXCLUSIVE: Corrie’s Sue Devaney admits her heart-breaking end-of-life storyline has taken a toll on her marriage, as the actress reveals the emotional impact on her family and home life

Politics

5 d. ago British law student jailed for life in Dubai hellhole jail 'had only taken single line of cocaine when she was arrested at party'

Mia O'Brien was sentenced to 25 years behind bars after a day-long hearing which was held entirely in Arabic on July 25. She had been caught with 50g of cocaine by police last October.

Society

6 d. ago Tottenham legend and former England star Graham Roberts announces cancer diagnosis

Graham Roberts wrote on social media that he is undergoing radiotherapy treatment and brachytherapy for prostate cancer, and his daughter Hollie is hoping to raise funs for the Prostate Cancer charity

Science

7 d. ago Graham Roberts reveals battle with prostate cancer as former Rangers star launches charity fundraiser

Roberts enjoyed two successful seasons at Ibrox in the late 1980s

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