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Veterinary nurse credits dog with saving her life after he helped discover her breast cancer
Angie Shaw credits the dog with saving her life after it head butted her in the chest, which lead to the discovery of her fast-growing breast cancer.
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Woman's embarrassing symptom turned out to be a sign of cervical cancer
Joanne Painter now wants to encourage other women to be aware of the symptoms of cervical cancer.
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5 cervical cancer warning signs you should never ignore
Experts believe women could get treatment sooner if they knew more about the symptoms to look out for.
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Emily In Paris' Ashley Park reveals how cancer battle has made her more 'resilient'
The actress underwent chemotherapy for leukaemia as a teenager.
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Samantha Womack reveals she is breast cancer-free but having ongoing treatment 'as a prevention'
The actor is among these 11 stars who have gone public with their experience of the cancer.
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Mollie King pays tribute to her dad after his death following brain tumour diagnosis: ‘Heartbroken beyond words’
Following Mollie King's loss of her father, here's what you need to know about tumours in the brain.
Yahoo Life UKWomen's chances of surviving breast cancer increase by 60% with brisk daily walk or cycle ride
Even moderate physical activity can even more than half your risk of dying from the disease, according to a new study.
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Jonnie Irwin concerned his kids won’t remember him: How to prepare children for death
Preparing children for the loss of a loved one is incredibly hard, but also incredibly important.
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Nurse’s ‘minion’ yellow skin turned out to be a sign of pancreatic cancer
Becki Buggs was given a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer after her husband joked she 'looked like a minion' because of her yellow-tinged skin.
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As UK mouth cancer cases hit record high, here's everything you need to know
'We urge everybody to become more ‘mouth-aware’ and recognise the early warning signs of mouth cancer,' says Dr Nigel Carter OBE, chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation.
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Sailor, 19, put aggressive cancer symptoms down to his strenuous Royal Navy job
Ciaran Daniel, who was 19 when he was diagnosed, has now celebrated getting the all-clear three years later by taking his final chemo tablet on the top of Ben Nevis.
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Breast cancer changed my whole mindset - I’ve never been happier
When Jacqueline thought she was going to die she made some serious changes to her life - career, diet, friends. Now she’s never been happier.
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Young woman diagnosed with breast cancer at 26 urges others to check their boobs
Angelina Hardy Taylor found a lump in her breast which was initially thought to be a harmless cyst.
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Sarah Cawood calls out trolls who branded breast cancer awareness interview 'pointless'
The broadcaster and presenter, 50, who shared her diagnosis last month, explains why she had to block one 'keyboard warrior' in particular.
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Male breast cancer: What you need to know from signs and symptoms to causes
Around 350 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.
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Girls Aloud reunite for Primark collab to raise breast cancer research funds and honour late Sarah Harding's wish
The exclusive capsule nightwear range will help pay for vital research into breast cancer – a cause close to the hearts of the late Sarah Harding's former bandmates.
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How to check for breast cancer symptoms and detect the condition early
A look at how to check your breasts for signs of the condition and improve your chances of recovery.
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Gabby Logan addresses sexual dysfunction taboo, after husband Kenny's prostate cancer diagnosis
The TV sports presenter reveals the frank conversations she's had with husband Kenny including the risk of their sex life being affected.
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The 5 gynaecological cancer symptoms you might be ignoring
Did you know there are five different kinds of gynaecological cancer? One in three people can’t name a single one, says new research.
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Kym Marsh reveals heartbreaking reason she finally agreed to appear on Strictly
"You never know what’s around the corner, so grab things with both hands."
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Child with 'ice' in eye diagnosed with rare cancer: 'Our world fell apart'
The family now want to raise awareness of the signs of retinoblastoma, a rare cancer.
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Prostate cancer signs and symptoms after 'postcode lottery' revealed by charity
Prostate Cancer UK has warned that diagnosis is a 'postcode lottery'.
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Energy bills crisis: Terminally ill mum struggling to save money for winter and her own funeral
'I am one of thousands of people who are having to make these decisions,' says Melanie Finlay, 48, who doesn't know if she'll live for the next Christmas with her family.
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Man’s ‘slipped disc’ from lifting weights turned out to be a cancerous tumour
Brandon Hackett was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma - a rare type of cancer - last year.
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Skin cancer signs and symptoms: From melanoma to carcinoma
As summer temperatures are rising in the UK, stay alert to skin cancer.
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Teacher with brain tumour credits boss for saving his life after calling out poor timekeeping
A 43-year-old diagnosed with an anaplastic astrocytoma brain tumour, is crediting his boss for urging him to get checked