Cancer screening backlog 'could cause tsunami of death'

Scottish Government advisor has voiced her opposition to the reopening of indoor pubs amid a significant cluster of cases in Aberdeen. Professor Devi Sridhar said that the opening of indoor hospitality “seems to be the step that causes super-spreading events”.

Dundee United star Ryan Edwards is unlikely to be fazed by the Scottish Premiership after bravely winning his own battle against testicular cancer. The 26-year-old signed a two-year deal with the Premiership side this week after making the switch from Blackpool.

cancer. Holly Blake, 35, dialed NHS 24 after a persistent pain in her right calf and breathlessness, which she initially feared was a pulmonary embolism - a type of blood clot in the lungs.

cancer faces running out of money for a life-extending drug available in England at a fraction of the cost.Linzi Page, 37, has been forced to pay £1400 every three weeks for Avastin, a treatment unfunded on the NHS that is keeping tumours in her bowel, liver and lung at bay.The medicine is giving her precious time with son Calan, six, and three-year-old daughter Charlotte, after she was given two years to live in April 2018.But Linzi, of Burntisland in Fife, will soon no longer be able to pay

gyms will not be open until the middle of September. Nicola Sturgeon, outlining the latest steps out of lockdown, said the focus is on a safe return for schools, and more freedom for shielded people while trying to keep a lid on coronavirus.

passengers who arrive in Scotland from Spain is a nightmare for thousands of holidaymakers.After four tough months of lockdown, it’s understandable why many families wanted a break in the sun for a few days.But now they face the prospect of self-isolating at home for two weeks once they touch down back in Scotland.That will cause headaches for the many people who can’t now return to work after their holiday.Questions were asked in late June when the UK Government first decided to include Spain

Perth cancer fighter Lily Douglas has shared her top tip for getting through shielding with the country.

cancer weighing just three stone after her benefits were stopped.Christine McCluskey, 61, from Dundee, was severely malnourished and had to be fed through a tube at the time she was assessed by the Department of Work and Pensions in May 2018.At the time, she was fighting a number of health issues including Crohn's disease, osteoporosis, arthritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.But despite her struggles, the DWP, removed Christine's £117.85 a week she received in Personal Independence

Covid-19 deaths and their location but also looks at how many excess deaths have occurred overall. Excess deaths are those recorded over and above the five-year average for that week.

breast cancer has been chosen to front a new charity appeal.Lynsey Ritchie hit the headlines earlier this year by throwing a “Thanks for the mammaries” party ahead of double mastectomy surgery.The 43-year-old wrote movingly on her blog about ordering a boob cake to mark the occasion.And now - a year on from her own diagnosis - the mum-of-four has been chosen to help launch in Scotland an urgent new appeal to get life-saving work back on track.She’s supporting Cancer Research UK as it launches an

cancer after she claims doctors hesitated to investigate her mole last year.Katie Davidson, 24, who used to visit tanning salons four to five times a week for six years, asked medics at Crosshouse hospital to cut off a strange new spot growing on her leg in the autumn 2019 because it's appearance made her feel insecure.She had been visiting the dermatology department at the hospital for an unrelated cyst condition at the time. But Katie said doctors told her not to remove the mole because she

Borders.The damaged white gazebo was found in the Meldon Hills near Peebles with litter including bottles, cans, carrier bags and black coal strewn across the area.There was also signs of an abandoned fire area and burned rubbish. Infuriated locals shared their disgust at the images on Facebook.One said: “Surely this is criminal damage? Fine every single member of the group and give them community service in the countryside.”Another said: "Absolutely disgusting.

cancer.Angi Lamb was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in November after repeatedly being told by her GP that she had a virus.She will never know if those vital missed weeks could have prevented her cancer becoming so advanced but she is certain she would not have suffered a paralysed vocal cord, which affects her speech, if it had been caught earlier.She has had chemotherapy and radiotherapy but the only hope she has of extending her life is with the drug Keytruda.It is not yet licensed for

Tributes have been paid to an 'inspirational' doctor who has passed away following a brave battle with cancer.Fi Munro, from Perthshire, died on July 7 surrounded by her family having been diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2016.We previously told in 2017 how the 34-year-old was determined not to let her illness stop her living her life.She described her illness as a 'gift' which helped give her a fresh prospective on life.Speaking to the Record, Fi said if she got the chance to swap

coronavirus cases in Scotland. There was one new Covid-19 death in the last 24 hours - meaning the hospital death toll has risen to 2,491.

NHS Tayside operations caused by the impact of COVID-19.

Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to Scots comedy legend Johnny Beattie after his death at the age of 93.