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Five reasons physical activity is important for cancer patients

You might know that physical activity can help lower your risk of getting many common types of cancer. But what many of us don’t realise is just how important physical activity is if you’ve been diagnosed with cancer.

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Pancreatic cancer clinical trial opens in Queensland, offering hope to patients

The treatment, which is already being trialled in Melbourne and Sydney, aims to break down the tissue that shields pancreatic cancer cells from the immune system, allowing chemotherapy to be more effective.

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'I knew that something wasn’t right for years – now I have stage three cancer'

In July last year Beverley 'Bev' Hewitt from Tonypandy was diagnosed with endometrial cancer

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'The sudden twinge I felt in bed led to a shattering diagnosis'

Mum Victoria Knowles was lying on her bed with her young son when she felt the first sign of what she thought was a cyst

Manchester Evening News

Infographic: A global look at cancer

In 2020, more than 18 million people around the world were diagnosed with cancer.

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Sons share update with new picture of Sarah Beeny ahead of her cancer surgery

Sarah shaved her head after starting chemotherapy and has now been pictured with 'tattoos'

Wales Online

TV star Sarah Beeny shares new look before undergoing cancer surgery

Sarah has also shared that she had shaved all of her hair off using dog clippers after it began to fall out in handfuls during chemotherapy.

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Mum's cancer tragedy after mansplaining doctor bets mortgage she is too young to have it

Beth Doherty, of West Midlands, said she felt like she was wasting her doctor's time when he mansplained why she didn't have cancer leaving her undiagnosed for six months

Daily Mirror

Ovarian cancer HIPEC treatment saves Brisbane GP's life, offers hope for patients

After being diagnosed with ovarian cancer a Brisbane GP was given four months to live. But, after receiving a new treatment, she is now in complete remission.

ABC News

'Inspiring' young woman dies from rare tumour she initially thought was a 'insect bite'

Jenna Patel had been studying to become a primary school teacher when she was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma.

Daily Record

'I thought my daughter just had an insect bite - then months after her 21st birthday she was dead'

“Jenna remained so positive and determined that she inspired us all. Her death has left a huge hole in our lives and we miss her very deeply"

Manchester Evening News

Labor MP to return to parliament as she fights cancer

Peta Murphy will continue to advocate for her community after undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, saying she's determined to use her platform for good.

AAP

Dog saves nurse's life after headbutting her in chest at vet's to reveal hidden cancer

Angie Shaw says the incident helped her discover that she had breast cancer.

Daily Record

‘A Labrador headbutted me in the chest and saved my life’

Angie Shaw was knocked over by a Labrador she was treating

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Labrador saved vet nurse's life when it headbutted her in the chest

"It would have been too late. That pet saved my life. When we turned him over, he headbutted me by my left breast, towards my breastbone."

Daily Mirror

Mum left in tears after being fined for parking at hospital while having cancer treatment

Mandy Williams was at Ysbyty Gwynedd in north Wales on Friday for a round of chemotherapy. When she came out five hours later she was hit with a parking fine

Evening Standard

New drug cures man with terminal cancer

The drug in question, Lunsumio, is currently under review in the UK.

The Independent UK

Paul Mescal’s mother undergoing chemotherapy as actor scoops Oscar nomination

His sister Nell Mescal revealed their mother’s condition on Twitter

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Heartbreak for Paul Mescal as his mum prepares for chemotherapy amid Oscar glory

Paul Mescal discovered he was nominated for his first Oscar award just hours before his mum prepared for chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with Multiple myeloma

Irish Mirror

Paul Mescal's Oscar nomination bittersweet as his mum gets ready for chemotherapy to battle cancer

Dearbhla Mescal previously revealed that she was diagnosed with a type of bone marrow cancer last year

Wales Online

New blood test can tell if you will survive cancer on day one of chemotherapy

Patients’ response to the therapy is usually measured after weeks or months but now but the new method can assess straight away whether the chemotherapy is working

The Independent UK

Sebastien Haller returns following testicular cancer in thrilling Dortmund win

The former West Ham player underwent chemotherapy after a malignant tumour was discovered in July.

Wales Online

Medics dismissed woman's knee pain three times - then she discovered what was really wrong

The 27-year-old only discovered the truth after seeing a physiotherapist privately

Chicago Sun-Times

WXRT host Lin Brehmer dies at 68

Lin Brehmer worked at WXRT for more than three decades. He loved the Cubs, the music, theater and food scenes and touched many Chicagoans, though they never met him.

Daily Mirror

Blood sample a day after starting chemotherapy will predict whether patient will survive

A team of Norwegian scientists said the amount of ERK1/2 that a patient's body produces after chemotherapy can help predict whether someone will survive within five years

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