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Man diagnosed with cancer dismissed symptoms as heartburn

Man diagnosed with cancer dismissed symptoms as heartburn

By Ed Chatterton A dad of one has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer after dismissing the symptoms as heartburn. John Wardman, 60, had experienced acid reflux and heartburn for several years and frequently relied on Gaviscon to manage the discomfort. The businessman said he just assumed the symptoms were simply

Woman able to understand cancer diagnosis thanks to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Woman able to understand cancer diagnosis thanks to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

By Faye Mayern A young woman had to rely on TV medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" to understand her cancer diagnosis after poor communication from doctors. Patrycja Sobanska was diagnosed with a type of fast-growing non-Hodgkin lymphoma when she was 19. Her first symptom was

Forever chemicals in drinking water may trigger childhood asthma

Forever chemicals in drinking water may trigger childhood asthma

By Stephen Beech Childhood asthma may be triggered by moms-to-be drinking water contaminated by "forever chemicals" while pregnant, suggests new research. High prenatal exposure to PFAS — or forever chemicals — may increase the risk of the chronic condition in youngsters, say scientists. The new study, published in

Woman and her dog both have breast cancer

Woman and her dog both have breast cancer

By Olivia Stringer A woman who got a dog to help her through a second breast cancer diagnosis was shocked when her pooch was struck by the same disease — and also needed a mastectomy. Vickie Doogan, 52, was first diagnosed with breast cancer aged 39, after discovering a lump in

Cheryl Ladd Reveals How Jaclyn Smith Supported Her Through Secret Breast Cancer Battle

During the PaleyFest 50th anniversary celebration of the ’70s era-defining Charlie’s Angels, Cheryl Ladd, who starred as Kris Munroe, made a startling confession to the audience as she opened up about her recent battle with breast cancer. Appearing with fellow Angels Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith at the

Dad’s aches and pains turns out to be terminal cancer

Dad’s aches and pains turns out to be terminal cancer

By Jack Fifield A builder who went to the doctor with back pain has been given just years to live after he was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. Grant Learmont, 40, has cycled from Lands’ End to John O’Groats, runs half marathons, plays football, and owns his own

How long young cancer patients survive often depends on the insurance they have

How long young cancer patients survive often depends on the insurance they have

Cancer is becoming increasingly common among young people, with cases slowly and steadily rising every year for the past decade. And what type of insurance adolescents and young adults have affects at what stage of cancer they’re diagnosed and how long they survive. As researchers who study cancer disparities