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Suffolk breast cancer surgeon urges greater awareness as diagnoses rise among younger women
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (646+ words) Suffolk's Dr Liz O'Riordan says too many young patients are dismissed as "too young" for breast cancer Breast cancer surgeon from Suffolk calls for greater awareness as diagnoses rise among younger women A Suffolk breast cancer surgeon is calling for…...
Salisbury teacher joins charity walk after twice battling breast cancer
3+ week, 6+ day ago (339+ words) Jo Argyle aims to raise money for Salisbury District Hospital's Breast Unit A maths teacher from Salisbury who has twice beaten cancer is among 1, 500 people now signed up for the Stars Appeal's biggest event of the year. Jo Argyle, the…...
Jessie J shares emotional health update following cancer diagnosis
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (376+ words) The singer's latest news comes with relief After a year of scans, surgeries and holding her breath, Jessie J has finally heard the words she's been waiting for. The singer took fans inside her latest hospital visit, capturing the nervous…...
New technology enhances breast cancer surgery precision in international trial at Mid and South Essex hospitals
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (362+ words) One of the participants was a Corringham nurse A large clinical trial has demonstrated that innovative technology is enabling surgeons to remove breast cancer tumours with greater precision. The trial, which spanned several countries, included 418 patients. Among the 19 UK participants…...
Hampshire Healthy Families host 'Ready Steady Walks' for Maternal Mental Health Week
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (120+ words) Family-friendly walks to support maternal mental health across the region To celebrate Maternal Mental Health Week, Hampshire Healthy Families is organising 'Ready Steady Walks' from 4th to 10th May 2026, providing an opportunity for families to join in community walks across Hampshire. Due…...
New measures to stop women being "gaslit" by the NHS
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (717+ words) Reforms include tackling "outdated and misogynistic practices" around pain relief for women A sweeping range of measures to stop women being "gaslit" by the health service has been announced. Reforms will be put in place to tackle "outdated and misogynistic…...
PMDD: What is it and are more women realising they have it?
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (510+ words) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder " or PMDD " is a severe, long term medical condition linked to the menstrual cycle PMDD is an extreme form of PMS, which puts over 70 percent women who suffer with it at risk of contemplating suicide. People with…...
New stats reveal near 10-year wait-time for endometriosis diagnosis in Wales
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (537+ words) New data released by Endometriosis UK has revealed that the average time to receive a diagnosis of endometriosis in Wales has now reached 9 years and 11 months. Alarmingly, this figure has increased from an average of 9 years reported in 2020. The charity…...
Bristol midwife awarded OBE for 50 years of improving maternity care
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (450+ words) Ann Remmers has been recognised in King's New Year Honours for services to maternal and neonatal care A Bristol midwife who has dedicated over 50 years to improving maternity and neonatal care has been awarded an OBE in the King's New…...
Dame Helen Mirren: 'I am such a feminist, but James Bond has to be a guy"
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (468+ words) The Oscar-winning actress, who grew up in Leigh-on-Sea, is starring alongside former 007 actor Pierce Brosnan in the new 'Thursday Murder Club' film Dame Helen Mirren has said that while she is a feminist the next James Bond "has to be…...