31 h. ago 'Devious liar' mum pretended she had terminal cancer to swindle boyfriend out of £25k

A judge branded Laura McPherson a 'wicked and devious liar'.

Economics

33 h. ago Mum told boyfriend she was dying of cancer but truth was far more disturbing

Laura McPherson, 35, has been convicted of fraud for tricking her boyfriend into believing she had cancer and conning him out of thousands of pounds - a judge branded her a 'wicked and devious liar'

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56 h. ago 'I thought I was seeing bubbles on the floor then was diagnosed with terminal cancer'

"When we got the diagnosis and prognosis we weren't going to accept what we'd been told. We've got to keep trying and trying.We won't stop and give up."

Science

3 d. ago Death sentence for the Outback killer of Peter Falconio who takes his grim secret to the grave

Bradley John Murdoch, 67,  is being treated for terminal throat cancer at Alice Springs Correctional Centre, 200km away from the remote spot where he murdered the British backpacker 24 years ago.

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3 d. ago The one change that worked: I committed to therapy – and began to chip away at my grief and depression

When my mother died, my mental health fell into decline. I tried everything from CBT to mindfulness, until one day something finally shiftedI used to think I was great at therapy. From 17 to 23, I saw a total of four therapists for anywhere between two weeks and three months. Each time, I would sit in their quiet, softly furnished rooms and reel off the story of why I was there: my mum had been diagnosed with terminal cancer when I was 15 and given six months to live. She survived, but I continued to live in fear as she relapsed, then went into remission and finally died four years later. I gave them the narrative, talked about how my relationships or work were adding to my stress, then took on their tips, from cognitive behavioural therapy to mindfulness.I was a conscientious student, eager to implement their advice so I could continue coping. Once my allotted number of sessions was up, I would leave, knowing that if things began to feel stressful again, I could return and pick up ...

Politics

6 d. ago The Sir Chris Hoy effect: Olympian, 48, inspires thousands of men to get cancer checks after revealing terminal diagnosis

The Olympian (pictured) started a campaign two weeks ago to encourage men to check if they are at risk of England's most common cancer, after announcing his own diagnosis last year.

Science

6 d. ago Chris Hoy hailed a hero as he sparks major change after cancer update

The Olympic legend revealed he had terminal cancer in October with doctors giving him two to four years left to live

Politics

8 d. ago League Two club owner diagnosed with terminal cancer aged 58 as statement issued

Chesterfield owner Paul Kirk, who invested in his hometown club alongside his brother Ashley three years ago, has been diagnosed with inoperable cancer

Science

8 d. ago One test could have prevented terminal prostate cancer, says patient

Research has shown that the use of the PSA test varies between GP surgeries

Science

9 d. ago Emotional moment bride walks down the aisle with her dying father after planning her wedding in less than 24 hours so he could be there

Maurice Haynes (left), 69, is currently being cared for at St Giles Hospice in Whittington, Staffordshire, after he was diagnosed with terminal tonsil cancer in October 2024.

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1 week ago Student, 20, diagnosed with terminal cancer after experiencing symptoms at night

Graeme Porter, from Aberdeen, was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that occurs in or around bones, after noticing three distinct symptoms

Science

1 week ago Scots student, 20, diagnosed with terminal cancer after realising change overnight

Brave Graeme Porter, 20, from Aberdeen, has Ewing sarcoma, a rare cancer that mostly affects people who are 10 to 20 years old – and he has one final wish before he dies

Science

1 week ago Student, 20, discovers he has terminal cancer after spotting change at night

Graeme Porter, 20, from Aberdeen, has Ewing sarcoma, a rare cancer that can occur in bone and surrounding tissue. He is currently undergoing chemotherapy to prolong his life

Politics

2 w. ago Sir Chris Hoy's terminal cancer update, GB legend's broken back, wife's heartbreaking news

Sir Chris Hoy was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year but has continued to inspire amid heart-breaking hurdles, including a broken back and his wife's health

Politics

2 w. ago Sir Chris Hoy's terminal cancer latest, wife's devastating news, GB legend's broken back

British cycling hero Sir Chris Hoy is enduring a devastating health battle, having been diagnosed with terminal cancer while his wife is also suffering from her own tragic illness

Politics

2 w. ago Inside the life of Instagram con artist who faked cancer to land mega bucks book deal

Wellness influencer Belle Gibson convinced millions she had cured her terminal brain cancer through healthy eating and alternative medicine – but her web of lies quickly unravelled

Economics

2 w. ago Chris Hoy issues terminal cancer update as he reveals he's broken his back

The Olympic legend announced his terminal diagnosis last year

Politics

2 w. ago Chris Hoy's heartbreak as doctors told him not to pick up his little girl after tumours fractured his spine

Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he suffered a broken back as a result of his terminal cancer and was told by doctors he could not pick up his six-year-old daughter.

Politics

2 w. ago Hoy's heartbreak as doctors told him not to pick up his little girl after tumours fractured his spine

Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he suffered a broken back as a result of his terminal cancer and was told by doctors he could not pick up his six-year-old daughter.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘My story is not unique’: London woman battling terminal cancer advocates for improvements to wait times in Ontario

‘My story is not unique’: London woman battling terminal cancer advocates for improvements to wait times in Ontario  CTV News

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