'Easily ignored symptom led to my cancer diagnosis - if one person gets checked out it will be worth it'

Monty Python star Eric Idle has explained why he decided to reveal his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, saying he feels ‘grateful to be alive’. Earlier this month, the 79-year-old was revealed as Hedgehog on the US version of The Masked Singer, using his appearance on the show to announce that he was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago. Following his elimination, the actor released a video urging people to donate to help those suffering from pancreatic cancer, having survived the condition himself.

Sarah Harding as she was before her cancer diagnosis, following her Girls Aloud bandmate’s death last year. Harding was diagnosed with breast cancer diagnosis in 2020 and died in September last year aged 39, after the disease spread to other parts of her body. Cheryl – who first grew close with Harding when Girls Aloud was formed in 2002 – has said she wants to remember her friend before she started experiencing her ‘darkest of days and nights.

Oasis guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has announced that he no longer has cancer.The news follows Arthurs undergoing treatment in June, after he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer in April of this year.“Update on my cancer”, the musician and founding Oasis member shared in an Instagram statement. “I had a full scan 10 days ago, and it’s all clear, it’s gone.

Katie Couric was immediately inundated with a wave of love and support when she shared on Wednesday that back in June, she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.MORE: Katie Couric makes emotional retelling of reporting the 11 September attacksThe journalist revealed that she received news of the official diagnosis on 21 June, the day of her wedding anniversary with husband John Molner.VIDEO: Katie Couric pleads with fans after sharing worrying health update from bedOf course, despite knowing at the time, she kept quiet on social media and chose to spend her day as planned, even sharing an adorable anniversary post featuring many clips and moments of the couple from their years together.John, of course, also showed his support for Katie, especially with a loving anniversary dedication of his own on social media that same day.MORE: Katie Couric marks the end of summer with beachside swimsuit videoHe shared a beautiful picture of his wife from presumably the same day, drink in hand, as he penned a few sweet words for her."We will get older among this crowd. The water roars and rumbles down.

Chicago Med star Marlyne Barrett has revealed the sad news that she had been diagnosed with uterine and ovarian cancer. The actress, whose character Maggie Lockwood had a breast cancer storyline on the US TV show a few years back, told People that doctors had discovered a "football-sized" tumour. "I'm an extremely private person, but I felt a responsibility to tell my story," she explained.

For Marlyne Barrett, her life is now mirroring her role on TV… in a way she couldn’t imagine.

Katie Couric had a very scary summer.

A routine visit turned nightmare. Katie Couric revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year after putting off a mammogram.

Katie Couric, the former Today host and CBS Evening News anchor, announced today that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in June, underwent surgery in July and began radiation treatments earlier this month.

not me?'” The good news is, Couric was informed by her doctor that her tumor was “highly treatable,” especially since it was caught so early.Couric revealed that she underwent a “breast conservation” surgery in July, which was successful, and the likelihood of the cancer returning was “low enough to forgo chemotherapy.” The journalist noted that she began radiation earlier this month, and has “felt fine.”“Why am I telling you all this? Well, since I’m the ‘Screen Queen’ of colon cancer, it seemed odd to not use this as another teachable moment that could save someone’s life,” Couric wrote. “Please get your annual mammogram.

Zack Sharf Katie Couric revealed on Instagram that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in June, writing, “Every two minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. On June 21st, I became one of them. As we approach #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, I wanted to share my personal story with you all and encourage you to get screened and understand that you may fall into a category of women who needs more than a mammogram.” The former “Today” and “CBS Evening News” anchor further detailed her diagnosis in an essay published on her website. Couric, who underwent surgery for breast cancer in July and began radiation treatments on Sept. 7, also noted that her first husband, Jay Monahan, died from colon cancer at 42, while her sister died at 54 from pancreatic cancer. That she herself got cancer left her with a “suspended animation feeling.”

star Marlyne Barrett has revealed she was diagnosed with uterine and ovarian cancer in July.

diagnosed with breast cancer. The TV personality, 50, revealed this month that she had been diagnosed with stage one cancer, which was picked up during her first-ever mammogram.

This Morning's resident agony aunt Deidre Sanders has said she feels "so lucky" to have had her breast cancer diagnosis early enough to have it treated as she prepares for surgery this weekend. Deidre, 77, has reassured many callers over the years, but today (September 27) she was there to discuss her own health having been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Kornbread is opening to her fans and revealed she was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Alan Rickman‘s diary entries are being published in a book titled “Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman,” and fans are looking at one entry in particular.

pic.twitter.com/qPyDoA0UzBThe drag queen, who is set to appear in the upcoming “Hocus Pocus 2,” assured fans she is doing OK.“I’m 100% fine and everything is in the early stages so I’ll be back to my normal self in no time. Absolutely curable!” she shared.Kornbread said she was revealing her diagnosis to encourage others to see their doctos.“I say this to let everyone know that no matter how young you are PLEASE GET REGULAR check ups.