Cancer

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

Primary Teacher Anna Doubles the Distance for Cancer Research UK

Primary teacher Anna doubles the distance for Cancer Research UK

A skin expert has outlined five warning signs of skin cancer.

Skin cancer symptoms: five warning signs according to a skin expert

Sir Chris Hoy with wife Sarra - he has recently announced he has less than four years left after being diagnosed with prostate cancer (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images for Laureus)

Chris Hoy's wife says they 'will not be victims'

Joy as Scott Arthur wins Commons backing for Rare Cancers Bill

Kira Noble

'It's time for stories like mine to become a thing of the past'

'I want kids in Tilly's situation to have a better chance in future'

Jade and her grandmother, Sheila

The charity fund-raising season begins - the Chancellor must hear Judith Potts

Jane Barrow, 49, from Portobello, who has terminal cancer, pictured dressed up at her 100th cycle of chemo party at hospital.

I have incurable cancer but I don't want to know when I'm going to die

Cass Lewis revealed that during the recording of Skunk Anansie’s long-awaited new album he received a cancer diagnosis.

Skunk Anansie bassist Cass reveals Stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Beka Naylor at work. The NHS nurse, from Doncaster, was recovering from cancer treatment at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital when her car was stolen from outside her home. Photo: Beka Naylor/SWNS

Video: Scumbag thief steals car of cancer patient during hospital stay

How new law will boost research on rare cancers

A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

One thing you can do daily to reduce your risk of common cancer

A bride given less than six months to live after losing her leg to cancer made it down the aisle to marry her partner -for the second time.

I lost my leg and was given six months to live...I just got married

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.

New most common cancer in the UK named - how to check your risk

Around 99.8% of cervical cancer cases are preventable according to Cancer Research UK.

Cervical cancer symptoms: four early warning signs you should know
Around 99.8% of cervical cancer cases in the UK are preventable 🩺
Sarah McCann

Ad Feature The MoonWalk Scotland 2025: Entry now open for this year’s event

Tributes made to ‘legendary’ hairdresser who 'was there for everybody'

The Duke of Edinburgh with Rosa Ross, Boundary Breaker of the Year, during the Duke of Edinburgh's Award afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace, London

Cancer-struck schoolgirl awarded at Buckingham Palace ceremony

The scan of a patient diagnosed with prostate cancer

Scientists harness healthy gut bacteria to fight prostate cancer

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winter

The best Vitamin D supplement to take this winter - a doctor explains

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

Margaret Jones' family say their 'mum was failed'.

Grandma-of-10 dies as family say signs of lung tumour 'not passed on'

These are the red flag breast cancer symptoms you should look out for.

Red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that you shouldn't ignore

Joanna Newark, 52, encourages everyone to incorporate a daily breast self-exam into their routines.

'My chemo was so strong the nurse was gowned up like a spaceman'

Woman diagnosed with cancer in her early 30s launches fundraiser

Peter Ellis, 69, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after an unlucky golf injury.

Grandfather's 'shock' prostate cancer diagnosis after golf injury
One in eight men in the UK will get prostate cancer 🏥
Sarah McCann

A doorbell camera captured the breast cancer charity worker saying "hope you get it" to a woman who chose not to donate

'Hope you get it!' Cancer charity worker caught saying the unthinkable

Janey Godley dies aged 63

Inspirational student recovering from colon cancer completes doctorate

Sir Chris Hoy and Sarra Hoy pose for a photo on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit in July. Picture: Mark Thompson/Getty Images

Sir Chris Hoy praises 'strong and selfless' wife after MS diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy and wife Sarra praised in Commons

Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has terminal cancer.

Prostate cancer symptoms as Sir Chris Hoy shares terminal diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy reveals double health blow

Two Edinburgh MPs put forward proposals for new legislation

Around 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK every year.

What is ovarian cancer and what are the signs and symptoms?

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

A video grab of Hongchi Xiao conducting a presentation on Paida Lajin therapy.

'Slapping therapy' explained as man convicted over woman's death

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK.

Bowel Cancer: signs and symptoms to watch out for

Scottish comedian reveals she is receiving end-of-life care

Alison Belsham (L) and donor Rachel Rees (R) meet for the first time at surprise get-together.

Watch: Cancer survivor meets stem cell donor who saved her life

A new study has found men who enjoy a plant rich diet can substantially slow the rate of established prostate cancer.

Eating plants slows prostate cancer progression - new study confirms

Scottish comedian Janey Godley has cancelled her forthcoming tour, which included an Edinburgh show, amid ongoing treatment for terminal ovarian cancer.

Janey Godley cancels city gig as she gives heartbreaking cancer update

Heart Radio DJ Jamie Theakston reveals he has cancer

Heart Radio DJ Jamie Theakston reveals he has cancer

Contestants from Dance Floor Heroes, and inset: Ian Waite and Vincent Simone hosting the charity event at Blackpool Winter Gardens.

64 year old Strictly superfan lives her dancefloor dream on TV

Jonathan Terry (left) will be walking along Hadrian's Wall,in memory of his father, who died with prostate cancer.

Lawyer to walk Hadrian's Wall in Roman gear

Woman urges others to self-check after losing older sister to cancer

More than 800 people took part in the Edinburgh MoonWalk 2024 which is now in it’s 18th year

Hundreds of walkers bring sparkle to the capital at the MoonWalk 2024

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died. Picture: Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images

Sven-Goran Eriksson: Former England manager dies from cancer aged 76

The Teenage Cancer Trust warns against ‘sunburning’ trend on social media. (Photo: Pixabay/Pexels)

TikTok's 'sunburning' trend explained - and why it's so dangerous

Jacqui Gale on Calton Hill

Edinburgh cancer survivor to scale Capital's seven hills in a day

Dentist reveals key symptoms of mouth cancer that you may overlook. (Photo: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio)

Warning over mouth cancer - 9 key symptoms to watch out for

William Turner will cycle the John Muir Way

Pal of cancer campaigner cycles more than 100 miles in fundraising bid

Dermatologists advise that we apply sunscreen everyday. (Photo: Pexels/Karolina Kaboompics)

Is sunscreen bad for you? 'Dangerous' TikTok trend debunked