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NI Health: Only 3.5% of urgent breast cancer referrals meet target
9+ hour, 54+ min ago (675+ words) Breast cancer urgent referrals target time has "never been met" in Northern Ireland, says health minister Only 183 patients referred for an urgent appointment with a breast cancer specialist were seen within 14 days between July and September 2025, according to latest figures…...
'Let's do even more to make period products free on the Isle of Man"
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (815+ words) Rhian Evans wants to help people while a bill moves through the Manx parliament A campaign group working to make period products free of charge on the Isle of Man has upped their efforts, hoping to reach even more people....
Early detection of breast cancer is key to survival, charity says
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (632+ words) Sandy Denning from the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association is urging people to check their breasts regularly Early detection is "key" when it comes to diagnosing and treating breast cancer, an Isle of Man charity has said, with the likelihood…...
'Running helped me reclaim independence after cancer treatment"
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (761+ words) Moira Jordan underwent a double mastectomy aged 29 "I want every young person to know how to spot when something isn't right", says Moira Jordan, who underwent a double mastectomy aged 29. Ms Jordan, now 32, was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer…...
New technology ends radiotherapy tattoos for Leeds cancer patients
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (662+ words) Leanne Dalby was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer after a routine screening appointment Breast cancer patients in Leeds will no longer need permanent tattoo markings to guide their radiotherapy treatment thanks to new technology. Installed at Leeds Cancer Centre, the…...
Oxford study shows teen periods can lead to chronic pain
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (531+ words) Teenagers who experience moderate or severe period pain are significantly more likely to develop chronic pain in adulthood, a study has revealed. The University of Oxford research was the first of its kind and analysed data from more than 1,100 participants....
BBC Radio 5 Live - 5 Live News Specials, That Time of the Month: Lobular breast cancer
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (49+ words) That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif & Dr Christine Ekechi ... That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif & Dr Christine Ekechi See all episodes from 5 Live News Specials Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news…...
BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Katie Brayben, Maternal deaths, Fangirls
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (683+ words) Katie Brayben is a two-time Olivier award winner for Best Actress in A Musical for Tammy Faye and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Now she is reprising the role of Elizabeth Laine in Girl From the ... Katie Brayben, Maternal deaths,…...
Feminism or degrading? Sabrina Carpenter fans react to album cover
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (251+ words) Feminism or degrading? Sabrina Carpenter fans react to album cover. Video, 00:01:01Feminism or degrading? Sabrina Carpenter fans react to album cover Up Next. Watch: Royalty and carriage rides on day one of Macron's state visit. Video, 00:00:45Watch: Royalty and carriage rides on…...
'Men get breast cancer too - I was one of them"
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (685+ words) A man who discovered he had breast cancer after finding a "pea-sized" lump has called for the screening age for both men and women to be lowered. Philip Alderson, from New Brighton, Wirral, was ... Phil Alderson was given the all…...