Cancer

Dame Esther Rantzen shares devastating health update

Comedian Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert returns to the stage following cancer treatment

Teacher calls for more screening after lung cancer diagnosis

Martin Amis death: Distinguished novelist & son of celebrated author Sir Kingsley Amis, dies aged 73

Distinguished novelist Martin Amis has died aged 73

Andy Rourke, bassist for the Smiths, dies aged 59 after ‘lenghty’ battle with pancreatic cancer

Andy Rourke, bassist for the Smiths, dies aged 59

Student who lost a leg after ‘sports injury’ dies of cancer aged 19

Graham Norton is set to host Eurovision 2023 (Pic:Getty)

Eurovision 2023: Graham Norton pays emotional tribute to Terry Wogan

Actress Vicky Wright, the fiancée of comedian Bobby Davro and daughter of England footballer Billy Wright, has died of cancer.

Bobby Davro’s fiancée dies days after heartbreaking cancer news

Medicinal cannabis can help relieve pain caused by cancer, study finds.

Study finds medicinal cannabis can help relieve pain caused by cancer

The group reunited with Tim in 1983, but this time without Robbie due to business and trademark disagreements.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive guitarist Tim Bachman dead at 71

Woman whose accusation led to lynching of black teenager dies

Mags McCaul during her chemotherapy treatment.

Scottish cancer patient paid to go to England for surgery because of delays

Anton Du Beke became emotional as he spoke about his late friend Len Goodman

Anton Du Beke’s emotional Len Goodman tribute

A Kremlin spokesman has denied that Putin is using body doubles after health concerns

Putin spokesperson claims Russian president ‘doesn’t use body double’

Author Kate Saunders died on Friday (April 21) due to cancer (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)

Only Fools & Horses actress dies aged 62

Len Goodman dies aged 78 after battle with cancer

Hairy Bikers latest update after Dave’s cancer treatment

Russian president Vladimir Putin is undergoing chemotherapy treatment, according to top secret US documents leaked from the Pentagon - Credit: Getty Images

Vladimir Putin undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer

Escape to the Country host Jonnie Irwin’s plan to help his children after he’s gone following cancer diagnosis

Jonnie Irwin gives chemo update while joking he looks a ‘right state’

Kate Keltie and Ryan Maloney in Melbourne 2000

Neighbours star gives health update after shock cancer diagnosis

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Photo: MARCELLO PATERNOSTRO/AFP via Getty Images)

Silvio Berlusconi has leukaemia and in intensive care

Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie’s cause of death disclosed months after singer died aged 79

Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie’s cause of death disclosed

Gladiators star Falcon, whose real name was Bernadette Hunt, has died aged 59

Gladiators legend dies aged 59 after cancer battle

Dave Myers has revealed that he has cancer - Credit: Getty

Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers gives heartbreaking cancer update

Kelly Hoppen

Kelly Hoppen opens up about breast cancer diagnosis

Linda Nolan shared the devastating news that her cancer has spread to her brain in an interview with ITV’s Good Morning Britain on Monday - Credit: Getty Images

Linda Nolan gives cancer update in heartbreaking GMB interview

Andrew Lloyd-Webber confirms death of son Nicholas, saying he is 'totally bereft'

Andrew Lloyd Webber ‘shattered’ as son Nicholas dies aged 43

Andrew Lloyd Webber to miss Broadway theatre opening after revealing son’s stomach cancer battle

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals son is ‘critically ill’ with cancer

The Chase contestant Debbie passed away after a 17-year battle with cancer - Credit: ITV

The Chase contestant tragically dies after episode airs on ITV

Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with cancer. (Getty Images)

Martina Navratilova has announced she is cancer free

Jurassic Park’s Sam Neil has been in remission for a type of blood cancer for eight months, it has been revealed - Credit: Getty Images

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill reveals he is alive, well and cancer free

(L to R) Roger Taylor, Andy Taylor, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran in 2005

Duran Duran to reform with guitarist Andy Taylor for new album

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

Jonnie Irwin issues tragic health update as ‘A Place In The Sun’ host ‘too weak’ to play with 4-year-old son

Jonnie Irwin admits he’s ‘too weak’ to play with four-year-old son

Jonnie Irwin

Cancer-stricken Jonnie Irwin returns to A Place in the Sun

Comedian Dawn French

The health scare leading to Dawn French’s 7.5 stone weight loss

Tesco is stocking £8 health-kits to test for cancers and illnesses in a first of a kind deal to help the NHS

Tesco launch at-home medical kits to test for cancer & thyroid issues

A US man, who never visited Ireland, had developed an “uncontrollable Irish accent” after his prostate cancer diagnosis.

US man developed ‘uncontrollable’ Irish accent after cancer diagnosis

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Heartbroken dog owner joined by dozens of dogs for Ella’s last walk

Experts warn that these common foods can increase cancer risk

Annie Wersching: The Last of Us & 24 star dead at 45

Analysing loyalty card data could help doctors spot ovarian cancer cases earlier.

Loyalty card data could help spot ovarian cancer earlier

Here are signs of pancreatic cancer you can look out for

Specialist Pancreatic cancer nurse shares 14 symptoms to look out for

Martin Lewis has issued a travel insurance warning to British holidaymakers

Martin Lewis issues travel warning to British holidaymakers

Michael Flatley, star of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance is mobbed by fans as he makes an appearance during the opening day of the World Irish Dancing Championships at the Waterfront Hall on April 10, 2022 in Belfast

Michael Flatley diagnosed with “aggressive” form of cancer

In a statement from the group’s representatives, they wrote that Anita Pointer, 74, “fought a very heroic battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family at the time of her death”.

The Pointer Sisters’ Anita Pointer dies aged 74 after cancer battle

Modest Mouse co-founder and drummer Jeremiah Green has died aged 45 after a brief battle with stage four cancer

Modest Mouse drummer and co-founder Jeremiah Green dies aged 45

Public Health Scotland has shown just 74.7 per cent of patients started cancer treatment within the official 62-day standard across July and September

'Full-blown disaster' as cancer treatment wait times fall to worst-ever figures

Two-year-old Gidget is in her prime despite needing parts of both ears removed after suspected cancerous scabs were found on her ear tips.

This adorable cat with no ears is looking for a forever home

Peterhead Relay for Life is hoping to break the £2.5m mark in 2023.

Relay for Life Peterhead 2023...here we go!

Nicola Sturgeon accepted that independence would not be a 'miracle' cure for Scotland's economy (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Beware Snake-oil Sturgeon’s economic health tonic – Alistair Carmichael

Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs was a surprise guest at Liam Gallagher's gig at the FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield. Picture: Anthony Longstaff

Former Oasis guitarist Bonehead announces all clear from cancer

This Morning’s Deirdre Sanders announces she has breast cancer

Cancer remained the number one killer in Scotland, with 4,056 people losing their lives to the disease

Deaths in Scotland almost 10% higher than average, with infant deaths increasing

Only one in 10 cancer patients are offered non-invasive treatments

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Scottish towns 'underperform' in new school league tables

Secondary schools ranked by percentage of pupils passing five or more Highers or equivalent qualifications in the 2021/22 academic year

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Renowned for its academic excellence, Jordanhill School is Glasgow's only entry in this list, coming top of the pile. An impressive 89 per cent of pupils leave with at least five Highers.

The 18 best performing secondary schools in Scotland