52 h. ago Thousands more prostate cancer patients could avoid overtreatment if NICE updated guidelines, charity says

Closely monitoring the disease with regular blood tests and scans can be the best option for those whose cancer is slow-growing and unlikely to endanger their life.

Science

52 h. ago ‘Outdated guidance’ sees thousands at risk of prostate cancer ‘overtreatment’

Overtreatment of the disease can lead to side effects such as erectile dysfunction or incontinence, charity Prostate Cancer UK said.

Events

5 d. ago Asda Coatbridge surprises volunteer drivers at Lanarkshire cancer charity with a lucky golden ticket for £1,500 worth of free fuel

Volunteer drivers at Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust were in for a big surprise this week when Community Champion Ann Binks from Asda Coatbridge presented them a lucky golden ticket for £1,500 worth of free fuel as part of Asda's 60th birthday celebrations.

Economics

8 d. ago Burn notice: Gen Z and the terrifying rise of extreme tanning

Nasal sprays, injections and sunbeds – for many people, the yearning for a tan now outweighs the risks. But why?Hannah Clark got her first spray tan for her school prom and has never looked back. “I’m not proud of it, but I have used sunbeds,” says the 29-year-old graphic designer from Plymouth. Her goal is “that glow you get when coming back from holiday. You know, when you walk around and people say: ‘Oh, you look really healthy.’ It’s that feeling I’m chasing.”Clark is far from alone. On TikTok and Instagram, posts with the hashtag “sunbed” number more than 500,000. Last year, a survey from skin cancer charity Melanoma Focus found that 28% of UK adults use sunbeds, but this rose to 43% among those aged 18 to 25. This new generation of younger tanning obsessives will go to extreme lengths to darken their skin. Some track the UV index – the level of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation – and deliberately sit in the sun at the most dangerous times of day. Others use unregulated nasal tan...

Events

8 d. ago Natalie Returns to ‘Off the Beatson Track’ Just Weeks After Stem Cell Transplant

40-year old Natalie Forrest from Uddingston is preparing to take part in Off the Beatson Track for the second time - just weeks after receiving a life-saving stem cell transplant from her 39-year old brother, John Forrest. The family will also be joined by their much-loved toy poodle, Nico, as they walk in memory of Natalie’s dad and in support of Beatson Cancer Charity.

Politics

1 week ago Man who raised £100k for charity since cancer diagnosis to take on 588

Paul Dennington’s challenge will see him walk 588 miles over 36 days with a goal of raising £30,000.

Economics

4 w. ago Meet the charity helping support parents with incurable cancer

In this moving video from the Ruth Strauss Foundation, learn how the charity is helping families who are facing grief because of a cancer diagnosis. Explaining cancer to children can be tough, especially if you are a parent with a terminal diagnosis, the Ruth Strauss Foundation is on hand with information and support for those difficult conversations. Watch this short message to find out how you can help aid the important work of the foundation. To donate please click here

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