Tesco shoppers urged to speak to supermarket pharmacists about cancer

Tesco shoppers urged to speak to supermarket pharmacists about cancer

Alongside our health charity partners, British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK and Diabetes UK, we’re committed to making a difference to the health of our customers and colleagues by tackling the three conditions that affect many of the UK population: type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer. At present, one in two people will develop … Read more

Warning to 2.2million people over cancer amid 22% hike

Warning to 2.2million people over cancer amid 22% hike

Cancer deaths in the UK could increase by 17% by 2029 when compared with the last five years, a charity has warned. Cancer Research UK also projects new diagnoses to jump by more than a fifth during the same period. Experts said the statistics shared exclusively with the PA news agency highlight the “devastating impact” … Read more

Doctor reveals the sticky cancer symptom ‘you shouldn’t ignore’

Doctor reveals the sticky cancer symptom ‘you shouldn’t ignore’

A doctor has warned of a sticky symptom that could be a sign of a dangerous cancer, stating “you shouldn’t ignore this”. As most people are aware, cancer is a potentially deadly disease that occurs when abnormal cells divide and spread in an uncontrolled way. These cells can also spread to and damage nearby tissue … Read more

‘Concerning’ long waits for cancer treatment triple in five years

‘Concerning’ long waits for cancer treatment triple in five years

Long waits to start cancer treatment have almost tripled in the last five years, analysis reveals. The proportion of patients facing delays of at least 104 days increased from around four percent in 2017 to 12 percent in 2022 – when more than 20,000 were affected. And an NHS target for 85 percent to start … Read more

When you should see your GP if you’re feeling tired

When you should see your GP if you’re feeling tired

Experts at Cancer Research UK are urging people to make an appointment with their GP if they are always feeling tired. With people working more hours and socialising more during the summer months, many will naturally feel more tired. However, if this is an ongoing issue and you suspect something else could be the cause, … Read more

Six of the most important red flag signs of cancer you shouldn’t ignore

Six of the most important red flag signs of cancer you shouldn’t ignore

A leading cancer charity is warning people to get these six symptoms checked as they are “red flag” early signs of the deadly disease. Cancer is a serious condition that occurs when abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably. They can then spread to other tissues and organs. There are more than 200 types of cancer … Read more

‘Rare’ Beatles vinyl found in charity shop sells for thousands | Music | Entertainment

‘Rare’ Beatles vinyl found in charity shop sells for thousands | Music | Entertainment

An “incredibly rare” Beatles vinyl record, discovered in a London charity shop, has been sold for over £4,200. Jaime-Marie Madden, the manager of a Cancer Research UK charity shop in Enfield, north London, found the record and initially thought it might be worth a few hundred pounds. The vinyl turned out to be a first … Read more