Cancer is a source of fear for many older Britons, with every strange lump or ache a potential sign of a disease which will hit half of us in our lives.
But while 80-somethings are statistically most likely to be struck down, cancer is by no means discriminate.
Indeed, top experts are alarmed by a mysterious spike in early onset cancer – when it occurs in someone under 50. A topic was thrust into the spotlight following the shock diagnosis
After 17 years of serving his country, Mark Kelm is now providing a different type of service: He’s advocating for others who, like him, are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Kelm, who lives in a small Minnesota town with his wife of 23 years and three children, was just 38 years old when he was diagnosed with PD, a nervous system disorder that causes tremors, stiffness, loss of balance and other movement issues.
He credits his military background for
The Prince of Wales has broken his social media silence for the first time since his wife Kate announced her shock cancer diagnosis.
Prince William, 41, paid tribute to England Lioness Rachel Daly as he shared a personal message this afternoon to the official Instagram account he shares with the Princess of Wales.
The father-of-three, who is currently spending the Easter holidays with Kate and their children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, paid tribute to
Cancer survivors have shown their support for the Princess of Wales – revealing that telling their children about the disease was ‘the hardest thing they’ve ever had to do’.
Parents who battled the condition have rallied behind Kate Middleton, 42, who last night said that ‘it has taken them time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that she is going to be ok’.
Speaking from a
Blake Lively has made a groveling apology for making an ill-advised Kate Middleton joke days before the Royal announced she has cancer.
The actress, 36, was slated by fans after she plugged her drinks range on March 13 – and took aim at the photo-editing controversy around a family shot of the Princess of Wales, 42, and her children released on Mother’s Day in the UK.
She wrote: ‘I’m so excited to share this new photo I just took today
A cancer-stricken grandmother unknowingly ‘cheated death’ for two decades after her husband hid her terminal prognosis.
Rosie Gamp, from Edgware, London, died from a separate illness aged 90 in April 2021 and was completely unaware that doctors had dealt her a ‘death sentence’ in 1999.
She knowingly signed up to trial a now-proven drug which halted her breast cancer, stopping the disease dead in its tracks and giving her extra years of precious life to watch her grandchildren grow up.
Prince Harry put the furor surrounding his latest television appearance on ice today – quite literally – when he tried his hand at yet another winter sport in Vancouver today: wheelchair curling.
Having already ticked off skeleton sledding and sit-skiing from his list of winter activities, the Duke of Sussex, 39, seemed delighted to have the chance to put his snow skills to the test yet again – although wife Meghan Markle once again opted out of the action, instead
Prince Harry today said he ‘jumped on a plane’ and went to go and see King Charles ‘as soon as I could’ after he spoke to his father on the phone about his cancer diagnosis.
The Duke of Sussex also said he was ‘grateful’ to have visited Charles and hopes his father’s diagnosis can heal his rift with the royals, saying: ‘I love my family.’
Harry discussed the King’s health as he spoke publicly for the first time since Charles
Sarah Ferguson has made her first public appearance following her cancer diagnosis.
The Duchess of York, 64, appeared in high spirits as she attended the annual Haute Living 100 event in Miami earlier this week.
The event was dedicated to recognising the most prominent individuals in Miami, from philanthropists to creatives and athletes.
Sarah looked elegant in a £1,044 white military crepe blazer from The Extreme Collection and a chic black dress.
She matched the statement piece with an embellished
The Queen undertook her first public engagement tonight since her husband’s cancer diagnosis was made public and reassured well-wishers that he was ‘doing extremely well under the circumstances’.
Camilla, 76, was speaking as she arrived at Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire for a charity musical evening.
Ben Abbott, 40, of Wiltshire Air Ambulance asked her: ‘I do hope HM is doing well Ma’am.’
Her Majesty replied: ‘He is doing extremely well under the circumstances. He is very touched by all of
