37 h. ago Teen was told she'd die in 6 months... a decade later her 'miracle' survival baffles science

Grace Wethor was 13 when she learned of the massive tumor pressing on her brain. Given half a year to live, it has been 10 years since doctors found a tumor in her brainstem , a typically fatal cancer.

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44 h. ago Major safety warning on popular sunscreen: 'It doesn't do what it says', study finds

A major report has warned that a popular family sunscreen does not work, potentially leaving consumers at risk of skin cancer.

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55 h. ago Major skin cancer warning slapped on popular sunscreen: 'It doesn't do what it says', study finds

A major report has warned that a popular family sunscreen does not work, potentially leaving consumers at risk of skin cancer .

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60 h. ago UK ‘behind curve’ on assisted dying among progressive nations, says Kim Leadbeater

Exclusive: On eve of Commons vote, MP says legislators may not get another chance to ‘do the right thing’ for 10 yearsThe UK is “behind the curve” on assisted dying among progressive nations, the bill’s sponsor Kim Leadbeater has said on the eve of one of the most consequential votes for social change in England and Wales.The Labour MP told the Guardian that the circumstances may never be right again to pass such a bill, which would legalise assisted dying in England and Wales for those terminally ill with less than six months to live, subject to approval by two doctors and a panel of experts. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago The subtle change to your skin that could mean deadly blood cancer, according to doctor

The common problem can be an early sign of a deadly cancer and other often undiagnosed life-threatening conditions, warned a UK doctor.

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3 d. ago Man with cerebral palsy and epilepsy detained by Home Office for 10 months despite doctor’s warning

The shocking case emerged in a report into immigration detention which warned sites are becoming increasingly unsafe due to overcrowding

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4 d. ago Doctor uses robot to remotely perform surgery on patient thousands of miles away

A man from Angola was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March, and months later, a doctor in Florida cut out the cancer using transcontinental robotic telesurgery

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5 d. ago Doctor charged with suppling Matthew Perry ketamine agrees to plead guilty

Salvador Plasencia, who gave Friends star the drug in month leading to overdose, to plead guilty to four countsA doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the Friends star’s overdose death has agreed to plead guilty, authorities said Monday.Dr Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, federal prosecutors said in a statement. They said the plea carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, and Plasencia is expected to enter the plea in the coming weeks. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Doctor charged with supplying Matthew Perry ketamine agrees to plead guilty

Salvador Plasencia, who gave Friends star the drug in month leading to overdose, to plead guilty to four countsA doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the Friends star’s overdose death has agreed to plead guilty, authorities said Monday.Dr Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, federal prosecutors said in a statement. They said the plea carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, and Plasencia is expected to enter the plea in the coming weeks. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Doctor charged with supplying Matthew Perry ketamine will plead guilty to distributing the drug

A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the “Friends” star’s overdose death has agreed to plead guilty, authorities said Monday

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8 d. ago Tributes as 'absolute warrior' Scots footballer dies following skin cancer battle

Charlie Watson, who had been fighting nodular malignant melanoma, has passed away at the age of 20.

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8 d. ago Young footballer Charlie Watson loses skin cancer battle after mum's harrowing sunbed warning

Charlie Watson, 19, sadly passed away on Thursday morning and had been playing with his club Threave Rovers as long as he could.

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2 w. ago Wrestling icon Ric Flair reveals skin cancer diagnosis for ‘second time in three years’

The WWE legend will begin treatment for his cancer next week

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2 w. ago The MOLE Clinic releases data in support of Men’s Health Awareness Month, and Men’s Health Week (9

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month (with Men's Health Week being held 9 to 15 June) and dedicated skin cancer screen facility The MOLE Clinic based at 132 W Regent Street, Glasgow has revealed that significantly more females are booking a mole check appointment than males (66% versus 34%).

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2 w. ago Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton reveals skin cancer diagnosis after mistaking symptom for mosquito bite

Atomic Kitten singer Natasha Hamilton has revealed she was diagnosed with skin cancer last year, after she initially thought that the symptom was a mosquito bite

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2 w. ago Natasha Hamilton reveals skin cancer diagnosis after mistaking symptom for mosquito bite

The 42-year-old said she received the diagnosis last year after feeling an itch on her back following a holiday in Majorca

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2 w. ago Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton dismissed skin cancer as a ‘mosquito bite’

‘Originally, it had just been a dark freckle that I’ve had on my back for many years,’ said the pop star

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2 w. ago Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton reveals 'itch' which led to skin cancer diagnosis

The star thought it was a mosquito bite after her holiday in Majorca before her later diagnosis

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2 w. ago Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton reveals skin cancer diagnosis

The 42-year-old said she received the diagnosis last year after feeling an itch on her back following a holiday in Majorca.

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2 w. ago 90s pop star opens up on health scare after mistaking skin cancer for insect bite

Natasha Hamilton is now cancer-free after a worrying diagnosis.

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