16 h. ago Mum of two given devastating diagnosis after symptoms were dismissed as vertigo

A mum of two thought her life could begin again after receiving treatment for breast cancer, but then she was given a devastating diagnosis after her symptoms were initially dismissed as vertigo

Science

30 h. ago Fresh calls for health chiefs to give breakthrough breast cancer drug green light as pivotal trial shows it boosts survival

Thousands of women could benefit after tests showed the method was more effective than the current NHS offering.

Events

33 h. ago Emmerdale reveals what's really happened to Debbie after worrying Charity scene

Emmerdale's Charity Dingle was left concerned after some worrying news about her daughter Debbie Dingle in a major twist on the ITV soap on Thursday night, but is there more to it?

Politics

46 h. ago Mum, 43, 'felt like life could begin again' before traumatic discovery

Carrie Howard had beaten breast cancer before a tragic discovery two years later

Events

53 h. ago Mother who beat breast cancer discovers years later disease has moved to brain during ‘vertigo’ treatment

Carrie Howard rang the bell to mark the end of her treatment in 2023 – she now faces another battle

Politics

53 h. ago Increasing breast cancer screenings could save hundreds of lives a year, researchers say

Around 700 lives a year could be saved with extra measures, researchers say

Science

53 h. ago Extra cancer scans for women with dense breasts could save 700 lives a year – UK study

Adding scans to existing screening could catch harder-to-detect early-stage cases of disease, research showsHundreds of lives could be saved every year with extra cancer checks for women with very dense breasts, a study suggests.Millions of women undergo breast screening, but regular mammograms can be less effective at spotting cancer in the 10% with very dense breasts, as the tissue can hide tumours on X-rays. This is because very dense breasts look whiter on scans, making it harder to detect early-stage disease, which also appears white. Continue reading...

Science

54 h. ago The REAL truth about alcohol and breast cancer, revealed by scientists

While the diagnosis may seem random to those who have steered clear of lifestyle factors linked to breast cancer, women who have been less cautious may agonise over whether they did this to themselves

Science

60 h. ago Scientists blow the whistle on alarmingly common habit proven to cause breast cancer in women

While the diagnosis may seem random to those who have steered clear of lifestyle factors linked to breast cancer, women who have been less cautious may agonise over whether they did this to themselves

Events

3 d. ago Tina Knowles gives health update after revealing breast cancer diagnosis in new book

The Independent was in the audience Monday night in Brooklyn as Knowles discussed her new memoir, Matriarch

Science

3 d. ago Trisha Goddard's cancer treatment takes its toll as she's left in pain by side effect

TV presenter Trisha Goddard has shared an update on her health with fans, after revealing she has been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer.

Politics

3 d. ago Executive whose job was given to someone else while she was off sick with breast cancer wins £1.2m payout

Senior executive Andrea Wainwright has won more than £1.2 million after her job was given to someone else whilst she was off sick with breast cancer

Economics

4 d. ago Scots children as young as 11 being sold vapes while in school uniform

Shocking new figures from a leading advice charity reveal 112 out of 150 complaints made last year were about underage vape sales.

Politics

6 d. ago JK Rowling reveals how she has been scammed by con artists after becoming super

In total, Rowling has donated nearly £200 million to three charities - Lumos, the Volant Charitable Trust and the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic.

Politics

7 d. ago Mum, 30, begs for more time with her two kids as tumours spread in her brain lining

Mum-of-two Amy Rainbow was just 26 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now the disease has spread to her brain, her last hopes rest on a progressive treatment that is too expensive to be offered on the NHS

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8 d. ago Top breast cancer charity reveals full list of toxic chemicals in shampoos and face creams that carry tumour risk

A cancer charity warns that millions of women are unaware commonly used products could carry what chemicals that increase their risk of the disease.

Events

8 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden shares candid hospital update a year on from breast cancer battle

The dancer, 34, got the all-clear last February after undergoing chemo and a mastectomy in 2023

Events

8 d. ago Zara Tindall calls royal guards over Mike Tindall blunder in Princess Anne's flat

Zara Tindall shared a hilarious story about her husband Mike Tindall at a recent charity event, revealing how she once had to order royal guards to wake him up in Princess Anne's flat

Politics

8 d. ago Zara Tindall had royal guards with guns take action when hungover Mike slept in at Anne's flat

Zara TIndall opened up about her marriage with Mike during a charity dinner this week, revealing a hilarious story about her hungover husband after he enjoyed a boozy night out.

Politics

9 d. ago EastEnders' Heather Peace diagnosed with cancer and has had chemotherapy

EastEnders star Heather Peace, who plays Eve Panesar-Unwin on the BBC soap, has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer in October and has since had chemotherapy and surgery

Science