39 h. ago The cancer treatment that hasn't been used once: How patients with rare tumours are being denied lifesaving therapy available on the NHS

The treatment, called selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), was approved last year, offering a lifeline for patients with a rare neuroendocrine tumour (NET) in the liver.

Science

40 h. ago Cancer treatment that hasn't been used once: How patients with rare tumours are being denied lifesaving therapy available on the NHS

A leading cancer charity is now calling for action, claiming that sufferers are being 'left in limbo'.

Science

61 h. ago Family of tragic young mum in fight to fund treatments for rare cancer

Stephanie Thomson's family are fighting in her memory.

Economics

3 d. ago Doctor who ignored own symptoms dies from rare cancer three weeks later

Thelma Ainsworth, from London, was left devastated when her husband Jonathan - who was a doctor - complained of pain for months before receiving a tragic diagnosis

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3 d. ago Doctor who took months to get symptoms checked dies weeks after rare cancer diagnosis

A London lawyer and former RAF officer has penned a poignant account of her grief after her husband, a doctor, delayed seeking medical help for stomach pains and tragically died just weeks after a rare cancer diagnosis.

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7 d. ago A remark by my cancer surgeon turned my whole family against me and led to a shocking accusation

When Christina was first diagnosed with cancer, her doctor said the odds of having it were one in 250 million. Weeks later, her family began to act strangely and soon her life would unravel...

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8 d. ago Family of boy with rare cancer warn Scots parents are forced to choose cash or kids

Victoria McDonald and Andrew Rae's son Calum was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma but the dad Andrew was forced to return to work and leave Victoria at Calum's beside to pay their bills.

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8 d. ago Brave boy, five, battling a rare cancer who Mail on Sunday readers helped to raise £500k for treatment undergoes life

Ralph Tatham, five, received a new liver, big and small bowel, stomach and pancreas from another child last year after eight months at the top of the UK waiting list.

Economics

1 week ago Family forced to leave home due to daughter's rare cancer diagnosis

The Edinburgh family are devastated to leave the family home due to their daughter's health.

Society

1 week ago Neighbours' Harold Bishop star 'defying the odds' after rare cancer diagnosis

The actor stepped down from the Australian soap last year after sharing his condition

Science

1 week ago Neighbours actor Ian Smith ‘defying the odds’ after terminal cancer diagnosis

He previously revealed that he has a rare form of lung cancer,

Culture

2 w. ago Marion Cotillard and Eva Green pay tribute to ‘extraordinary’ Emilie Dequenne

The Belgian actress died aged 43 after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

Politics

2 w. ago Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says

The Belgian actor who won a top Cannes prize for her breakout role in “Rosetta,” Émilie Dequenne has died at 43

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2 w. ago BBC star Emilie Dequenne dies aged 43 after being diagnosed with rare cancer

The Missing actress also appeared in the likes of Wolf, Yes, But , The Very Merry Widows, The Light, and Close as well as French language movies including The Girl On The Train and Our Children.

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2 w. ago Emilie Dequenne dead: BBC star dies aged 43 after being diagnosed with rare cancer

BBC star and Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne has passed away at the age of 43 after she was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer, adrenocortical carcinoma

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2 w. ago The Missing actor Émilie Dequenne dies of rare cancer, aged 43

The star revealed in 2023 she had a rare cancer

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2 w. ago Yet another round of radiotherapy isn't going to stop 'sassy' Rosie singing her favourite song

The parents of of little Rosie Hassall - who has a rare form of brain cancer - want to share her story to help other families

Politics

2 w. ago Healthy swimmer dies of rare cancer after 'little ball' seen on shoulder blade

Gabor Kabacs was fit, and loved swimming and hikes - until his mother noticed a lump

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2 w. ago ‘Active’ man dies two years after discovering ‘small bump’ on shoulder

Gabor Kabacs died in May 2024 after being diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone cancer usually seen in adolescents

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3 w. ago NHS warns of 'rare' cancer that can often start as indigestion or heartburn

You should get checked if this issue doesn't go away as it possibly might be the first sign of cancer

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