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The Western Trust team.

Endoscopy waiting times reduced

A skin expert has outlined five warning signs of skin cancer.

Skin cancer symptoms: five warning signs according to a skin expert

Jade and her grandmother, Sheila

The charity fund-raising season begins - the Chancellor must hear Judith Potts

A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

One thing you can do daily to reduce your risk of common cancer

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.

New most common cancer in the UK named - how to check your risk

Around 99.8% of cervical cancer cases are preventable according to Cancer Research UK.

Cervical cancer symptoms: four early warning signs you should know

The scan of a patient diagnosed with prostate cancer

Scientists harness healthy gut bacteria to fight prostate cancer

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winter

The best Vitamin D supplement to take this winter - a doctor explains

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

Margaret Jones' family say their 'mum was failed'.

Grandma-of-10 dies as family say signs of lung tumour 'not passed on'

These are the red flag breast cancer symptoms you should look out for.

Red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that you shouldn't ignore

Joanna Newark, 52, encourages everyone to incorporate a daily breast self-exam into their routines.

'My chemo was so strong the nurse was gowned up like a spaceman'

Peter Ellis, 69, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after an unlucky golf injury.

Grandfather's 'shock' prostate cancer diagnosis after golf injury

Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has terminal cancer.

Prostate cancer symptoms as Sir Chris Hoy shares terminal diagnosis

Around 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK every year.

What is ovarian cancer and what are the signs and symptoms?

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime
Here are a dental expert’s tips on maintaining a healthy mouth.
Professor Robert Thomas

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

A video grab of Hongchi Xiao conducting a presentation on Paida Lajin therapy.

'Slapping therapy' explained as man convicted over woman's death

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK.

Bowel Cancer: signs and symptoms to watch out for

Alison Belsham (L) and donor Rachel Rees (R) meet for the first time at surprise get-together.

Watch: Cancer survivor meets stem cell donor who saved her life

A new study has found men who enjoy a plant rich diet can substantially slow the rate of established prostate cancer.

Eating plants slows prostate cancer progression - new study confirms

Heart Radio DJ Jamie Theakston reveals he has cancer

Heart Radio DJ Jamie Theakston reveals he has cancer

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died. Picture: Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images

Sven-Goran Eriksson: Former England manager dies from cancer aged 76

The Teenage Cancer Trust warns against ‘sunburning’ trend on social media. (Photo: Pixabay/Pexels)

TikTok's 'sunburning' trend explained - and why it's so dangerous

Dentist reveals key symptoms of mouth cancer that you may overlook. (Photo: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio)

Warning over mouth cancer - 9 key symptoms to watch out for

Dermatologists advise that we apply sunscreen everyday. (Photo: Pexels/Karolina Kaboompics)

Is sunscreen bad for you? 'Dangerous' TikTok trend debunked

Anthony George, 74, from Bristol

Watch: Man gives up work to travel 100,000 miles around world in van
Watch Anthony George, 74, show off his converted Ford Transit van in which he has travelled 100,000 miles around the world in between being treated for cancer.
Kate Pounds

Daye have released the world's first HPV screening tampon. (Photo: Daye)

World first at-home HPV screening kit launched in the UK

The North West Cancer Centre

Cancer waiting times: Western Trust records best performance

Kate Middleton Featured Image - 2023-08-25T143733.974.jpg

Princess of Wales has cancer

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane Patricia Logue pictured with staff of Hive Cancer Support and guests at the launch of the children’s ‘Reduce Your Risk’ cancer preventiontoolkit, which is now available in the Irish language.

Derry cancer charity launches children’s workshop in Irish

Group pictured at the launch of the exhibition at The Playhouse on Monday.

‘Cancer: Through Our Eyes’ creative art exhibition

Prostate cancer: All of your questions answered

Prostate cancer: What it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer.

What cancer could King Charles have?

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer and has been told by doctors that he has one year to live. (Credit: Getty Images)

Ex-England manager has 'one year to live'

Altnagelvin

Cancer waits ‘completely unacceptable’ says Trust board member

Altnagelvin Hospital

Up to 60 A&E patients waiting for hospital beds each day

Director of Unscheduled Care, Medicine, Cancer and Clinical Services, Geraldine McKay

30 new staff employed at Derry ED as hospital moves away from agency work

New minor injuries unit to open in January at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry

New minor injuries unit to open in January at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry

Joe Lycett

Friday: Stand Up to Cancer: The Takeover (Channel 4, 7pm)

Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, has died aged 43. (Credit: Getty Images)

Nelson Mandela's granddaughter dies aged 43 after cancer battle

Instagram influencer Nicky Newman, pictured right with her husband Alex, has died of breast cancer at the age of 35. Photos by Instagram/Nicky Newman.

Instagram star Nicky Newman dies of breast cancer aged 35 - tributes

Comedian and Women's Aid ambassador Maddy Anholt has died of brain cancer at the age of 35. Photo by GoFundMe/Anholt family.

'Beloved' comedian and mum dies of brain cancer, aged 35

A spokesperson for the Scottish rock band confirmed the Canadian died on Tuesday night - Credit: Getty

Runrig lead singer Bruce Guthro dead at 62

A spokesperson for the Scottish rock band confirmed the Canadian died on Tuesday night - Credit: Getty

Runrig lead singer Bruce Guthro dead at 62

James Whale shared a heartbreaking cancer update where he said 'this Christmas could be my last' - Credit: Getty

James Whale says this Christmas is his last as cancer treatment ends

Maureen Collins and Jacqui Loughrey celebrating the 18th birthday of the Pink Ladies Support Group in the City Hotel & Hive Cancer Support launch July 2023
(Photo - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics)

Derry woman 'only getting started' after 18 years of providing cancer support

Chris Evans gave Virgin Radio listeners his worrying health update during his show on Monday morning - Credit: Getty

Chris Evans reveals skin cancer diagnosis on Virgin Radio show

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s brother Charlie has died of cancer aged 53

Jeremy Hunt’s brother dies from cancer aged 53

Andy Taylor prostate cancer: Duran Duran guitarist given “five more years” with ‘nuclear’ drug

Andy Taylor says cancer drug has given him “five more years” to live

Simon Jordan appeared on talkSport on Tuesday morning to reveal his cancer diagnosis - Credit: talkSport

Simon Jordan reveals prostate cancer diagnosis in powerful message

DJ Casper - real name Willie Perry JR - was diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer back in 2016 - Credit: YouTube

DJ Casper - creator of 2000s dance classic Cha Cha Slide - dead at 58

Jonnie Irwin

Jonnie Irwin shares beautiful moment of family bike ride

Pee-wee Herman star Paul Reubens died at the age of 70 after a six-year battle with cancer - Credit" Getty

Pee-wee Herman star Paul Reuben dies at the age of 70

James Martin - Credit: Getty

TV chef James Martin reveals cancer diagnosis

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