A Newcastle man tragically passed away from cancer just three months after mistaking his stomach pain as a sign of ageing. Dave Smith, 58, had been experiencing abdominal discomfort and changes in his bowel movements for over a year before he decided to see a doctor in 2023. He had some tests to check if … Read more
A single mum is in a critical battle with pancreatic cancer and is urging the public to recognise the symptoms of the stealthy killer. Claire Blair, aged 44, finally got the correct diagnosis in September 2022 after enduring six months of misdiagnosed symptoms since her first GP consultation. The tragic lag in receiving an accurate … Read more
Spotting new or worrying symptoms is very important, particularly if they’re being caused by cancer. Finding cancer early means it’s easier to treat. But many cancers are described as ‘silent’ as they don’t cause symptoms in the early stages. One of the most common cancers in the UK, breast cancer, is one of these. Breast … Read more
Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the UK, with around 10,500 diagnoses made every year. However, it is the fifth most deadly, causing roughly 9,600 fatalities annually. For this reason spotting any potential symptoms of the disease could be life-saving. But what should we be looking for? One expert shared two important … Read more
The pancreas is an organ found in the abdomen, just behind the stomach. Its main functions are to help with the digestion of food and control blood sugar. Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most common type of cancer in the UK, but the fifth most deadly. It accounts for almost 10,000 deaths every year. Part … Read more
Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the UK, according to Pancreatic Cancer UK, but it’s the 5th biggest cancer killer, with 9,000 deaths every year. Like all cancers, spotting symptoms as early as possible can help with an early diagnosis and lead to life-saving treatment. While the NHS notes the disease may … Read more
Symptoms of pancreatic cancer tend to only appear once the cancer has grown, which makes spotting symptoms as early as possible vital. Dr Shounak Majumder is a medical pancreatologist who conducts research focusing on developing molecular biomarkers and other novel approaches for early detection of the disease. Appearing on Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s TikTok, he … Read more
