Cancer

Steph Kent and Jamie Gentleman with their daughter Flora when she was three

Mum calls for better end-of-life care for kids after daughter's death

Scott Arthur has secured a debate in the Commons on the future of cancer research in the UK

'Cancer research boost would benefit economy as well as health'

Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn at Downing Street (Hannah Mckay/PA)

Archie Goodburn to deliver match ball at Scotland v Australia

Lisa Walker, a retired social care worker from Edinburgh, with her daughter

Retired carer says friends 'disappeared' during her cancer treatment

Student's shock leukaemia diagnosis after GP suspected tonsillitis

The Muir family photographed with a cheque

Family raises over £10k for cancer centre after mum's diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy ahead of Tour de 4 2026

Over 5,000 cyclists raise £2.5m at Sir Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4 event

Maggie's in call for action after man hit with £1900 cancer cover bill

Andrew Butler is taking on the Tour de 4 challenge

Edinburgh man takes on cycle challenge for sister-in-law with cancer

Jean Withinshaw has been diagnosed with rare asbestos-related cancer

Woman tackles cycling challenge after mum's rare cancer diagnosis

Leigh van der Merwe, 24, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in August 2025. Following her treatment she is now taking on a 60km run challenge to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Edinburgh woman diagnosed with rare cancer takes on 60km fundraiser

Jacqui Gale MBE (on the left in pink) is taking on her fourth seven hills of Edinburgh

'I almost died - now I'm living everyday like it's my last'

Karen Henderson, from Eskbank, died from secondary breast cancer at the age of 48

'I'm taking on a challenge to keep my beautiful wife's legacy alive'

Scott Arthur speaking during a debate on his Bill in the Commons

Edinburgh MP Scott Arthur named Scottish MP of the Year

Leyla Cort, 23, was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma in July 2023 after years of her pain being dismissed by doctors.

Woman waited years for rare cancer diagnosis after GP dismissed pain

Penelope Keith has died aged 86.

Penelope Keith dies aged 86 after cancer battle
Much-loved actress Dame Penelope Keith has died aged 86, her family said in a statement
Laura Harding

Glenelg has nothing on Portobello when it comes to a cold pint of an evening

Edinburgh named among UK’s worst cities for sunburn, study finds

The diagnosis comes almost two years after Clarkson underwent a heart procedure (Ian West/PA)

Jeremy Clarkson reveals ‘aggressive’ cancer diagnosis

Skin Analytics’ DERM Zero is the first to recurve clearance to autonomously check skin lesions via a smartphone

Ad Feature AI that caught 20,000 cancers is now certified for use on smartphones

Best pals Mark McManus, Ian Hooker and Steven Walker are taking on Sir Chris Hoy's Tour de 4 challenge later this year to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.

Lifelong pals take on 56-mile cycling challenge for prostate cancer

Cancer Research UK Race For Life at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, Sunday October 10th, 2021.
Picture: Lesley Martin

All you need to know about Race for Life 2026

Dan and Matthew out on their bikes ahead of their charity challenge in September.

Father and four-year-old son to cycle for lung cancer charity

Duncan Hamilton, far right, celebrates with team-mates Alex Main, Graeme Clark, Steven Scott and Ian Dickson after Mortonhall’s successful Dispatch Trophy defence in 2019 at the Braids

Braids ashes scattering for Edinburgh golfer after dying in Australia

A fundraiser called Ali's Army has raised more than £20,000 so far for Maggie's Centre Edinburgh in support of midwifery doctor and acute myeloid leukemia patient Alix Aitken-Arbuckle, who is undergoing recovery from a stem cell transplant.

Fundraiser for Edinburgh mum battling leukaemia raises more than £20k

Leonie Sneddon and her daughter Lucie, who was diagnosed with Wilms tumour at just five years old

Schoolgirl's 'trapped wind' turned out to be rare kidney cancer

Best friend's mission to support Edinburgh mum-of-two with leukaemia

Edinburgh teenager Rosa, diagnosed with stage 4 cancer aged 13, will then take to stage in front of thousands at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday

Teenage cancer survivor from Leith to star at Royal Albert Hall gig
An Edinburgh teenager who was diagnosed with stage four cancer at the age of 13 is preparing to take to the stage at a rock concert at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday.
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Johnnie Meechan from Tranent, with his daughter Ellie, who is taking on a skydive next month to raise funds for the charity her father founded when he was diagnosed with terminal cancer nearly a decade ago.

Terminal cancer dad's pride at daughter's skydive for his charity

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting (centre) presents Scott Arthur with his award, watched by Karen Noble of Brain Tumour Research

Edinburgh MP Scott Arthur's Rare Cancers Bill receives Royal Assent

"A young patient receiving treatment at a local oncology unit, illustrating the human impact of cancer care in Edinburgh and beyond."

Edinburgh’s Pioneering Efforts in Cancer Research: A City at the Forefront of Me...

Nine-year-old Ava Ferguson has been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer.

Schoolgirl battling rare cancer which doctors said was growing pains

Scott Arthur's Rare Cancers Bill passed its Second Reading in the House of Lords

Edinburgh MP's cancer research Bill passes crucial stage in Lords

Scott Arthur speaking during the Commons debate on his Bill

City MP's Bill to promote research into rare cancers faces Lords vote

Ten-year-old Kit Smith has been in hospital since August, but his family hope to have him home for Christmas.

Dad thanks community for fundraiser for 10-year-old cancer-hit son

For two days, Graziano's is cutting its prices to raise money for charity

South Queensferry takeaway cuts its prices to raise money for charity

The hypnotising visual is designed to help people 'stand inside their insides'

Stunning image of 3.2 billion characters shows humans’ genetic make up

Nearly three in 10 leukaemia patients see their GP three or more times before diagnosis.

The signs and symptoms of leukaemia you need to know about

Maggie Carson from Biobest taking part in the Knockout Silver Challenge at Edinburgh Technopole

Science community supports Edinburgh cancer charity

The number of people losing their lives to mouth cancer in the UK has increased by 46% in the last 10 years.

The common symptom of mouth cancer you shouldn't ignore

Representatives from Scotmid and Maggie's celebrate

Scotmid raises £288,000 for Maggie's, providing a lifeline for people affected b...

Steve Clarke has paid a poignant tribute to former Scottish FA president Rod Petrie following his death last week

Steve Clarke pays emotional tribute to 'formidable' Rod Petrie

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Glasgow fitness coach takes on Off the Beatson Track after cancer diagnosis

Susan was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer last year

'My tiredness turned out to be terminal cancer but I'm living life'

Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins is one of those lining up at Armadale's Volunteer Park on Sunday, 27 July

Celebrities set to line up at football fundraiser in aid of Maggie's

Scott Arthur speaking during the debate on his Bill

Scott Arthur's Bill aims at level playing field on cancer research Ian Swanson

Scott Arthur speaking on his Bill during the Commons debate

Scott Arthur's Bill to boost research on rare cancers clears Commons

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK with one in seven women being diagnosed in their lifetime.

You should never ignore these six signs of breast cancer

Edinburgh South West MP Scott Arthur will take MPs through his BIll clause by clause

MP's Bill to boost rare cancers research set to pass latest stage

Every day men across the UK are dying early from preventable causes.

You should never ignore these five symptoms if you are a man

Hike for Henry - LEJOG

LEJOG Hike for Henry

Best friends Gloria Morrison, 18, and Jude Walker, 19, with their medals after completing the race.

Everything you need to know as Race for Life comes to city

From left to right: James, Stephen, Michael and Stuart Thomson at the Roxburghe House Hotel

'We're retracing the steps of our dad's life after his sudden death'

Antonietta Coppola, who lives in Corstorphine, made lasagnes and tiramisu for the doctors and nurses who cared for her during her cancer treatment.

'I made lasagnes for all the hospital staff who helped save my life'

Local man to cycle in Chris Hoy charity cycle after cancer diagnosis

Participants get ready with a warm up at Cancer Research UK's Race for Life at Hopetoun House

Pictures of Race for Life at Hopetoun House, South Queensferry

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