13 h. ago Doctor's blood cancer warning as Mike Peters dies at the age of 66

The Alarm singer Mike Peters has tragically passed away at the age of 66 following a 30-year battle with blood cancer – and a doctor has shared some symptoms to look out for

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14 h. ago Who was Mike Peters? Singer passes away at 66 after blood cancer diagnosis

The frontman has died after previously being diagnosed with blood cancer more than 30 years ago

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15 h. ago The Alarm star Mike Peters' tragic final message just two days before his death revealed

Peters, born in Prestatyn, north Wales, was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) when he was just 36 and said he had 'lived with the disease' ever since.

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18 h. ago The Alarm frontman Mike Peters aged at 66 after 30 years battling blood cancer

It was announced by a spokesperson for the charity he co-founded with his wife that Mike has died at the age of 66, three decades on from his first cancer diagnosis

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19 h. ago Welsh rock star Mike Peters loses cancer battle and dies aged 66

Welsh rock star and frontman of The Alarm has died aged 66, his band has confirmed.

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19 h. ago Mike Peters dead aged 66: Frontman of Welsh band The Alarm who performed with Bob Dylan and U2 dies after blood cancer battle

Mike Peters, frontman of Welsh rock band The Alarm, has died from blood cancer aged 66, a spokesman for the charity he co-founded has announced.

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19 h. ago Mike Peters death: The Alarm frontman passes away from blood cancer after health battle aged 66

The famous rocker supported U2 and Status Quo on tour and played with Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen

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19 h. ago The Alarm frontman Mike Peters dies after long battle as tributes pour in for 'icon'

The Alarm's beloved frontman Mike Peters has sadly died at the age of 66, after a long battle with blood cancer for 30 years, following a diagnosis of lymphoma in 1995

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20 h. ago 'I noticed eight symptoms before blood cancer diagnosis – never ignore key signs'

Evie, 19, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in March 2024 after experiencing a range of symptoms. Now, she is aiming to raise awareness about symptoms she spotted

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29 h. ago Experts find 'new and more accurate way' of detecting prostate cancer

The new technique is now the 'prime candidate' for potential clinical trials, raising hopes that for the first time, a routine screening could be possible.

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30 h. ago Blood cancer survival odds could be ‘doubled’ as bone marrow test trial is a success

Earlier detection will give health workers a bigger ‘window of opportunity’ to act, researchers say

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32 h. ago Simple test 'doubles survival time' for patients with 'aggressive' cancer

A 51-year-old woman who took part in the trial says she feels "incredibly lucky" after a new test detected cancer when a blood test did not

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61 h. ago Outlander's Sam Heughan finishes London Marathon in aid of cancer charity

Outlander star Sam Heughan ran the London Marathon this afternoon and has successfully raised almost £40,000 for Blood Cancer UK.

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3 d. ago The first sign of blood cancer that left me fighting for my life was bruises on my leg

When Michelle Gidion first noticed the blue bruises dotted across her lower legs, she put them down to the family dog bashing into her.Other than feeling tired, she had no other symptoms.

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4 d. ago Baby gets devastating cancer diagnosis after cough dismissed as 'nursery bug'

When little Beatrice Inow was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), which is cancer of the white blood cells, her parents, from Highgate, north London, felt like their world had "imploded"

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5 d. ago Groundbreaking blood test trialled by NHS can detect 12 common cancers 'earlier and faster'

Health officials say the blood test trial marks an "exciting new era in cancer detection"

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6 d. ago New blood test trial offers ‘exciting new era in cancer detection’

The laboratory will house leading scientists conducting ‘cutting-edge’ research and could be used in the NHS

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6 d. ago Millions on common heart drug have 60% lower risk of dying from lethal cancer, study suggests

Scientists in the UAE, who tracked over 1,000 patients with the disease, found those on the drug were almost two thirds less likely to die from their cancer.

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6 d. ago One of UK’s most prescribed drugs could reduce death rate of common blood cancer

Researchers discovered that patients who took a statin had a 61 per cent reduced risk of dying from their cancer

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6 d. ago Cancer lab renamed in honour of Deborah James as government announces pioneering new blood test trial

The laboratory will house leading scientists conducting ‘cutting-edge’ research and could be used in the NHS

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