Janey Godley has opened up to her social media followers and fans on how tough life has been recently as she continues to soldier on with her chemotherapy amid her terminal cancer diagnosis.
13.03.2023 - 14:51 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A breath test to diagnose pancreatic cancer is being hailed as a major breakthrough for the disease which claims thousands of lives a year.
Scientists are developing a simple test that could detect the cancer in earlier stages. Pancreatic cancer is often caught late as it can be difficult to diagnose, with symptoms often being mistaken for other less serious health conditions.
According to Cancer Research UK, just 5% survive the cancer for more than five years after they are diagnosed. But experts say thousands of lives could be saved thanks to the simple breath test which could be carried out in a doctor's surgery.
The breath test, developed by researchers at Imperial College London, detects molecules created by tumours. The study, published in the British Journal of Surgery, saw 64 patients tested, picking up 84% of those with pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer UK, a dedicated charity that offers specialist support and investment in research, is helping to fund the project. The charity says the test would be a world-first for the disease.
Dr Chris MacDonald, head of research at Pancreatic Cancer UK, said: “Finding an early detection test would make the single biggest difference to pancreatic cancer survival in 50 years. We know that the vast majority of patients will present with early symptoms two years before they are diagnosed, so there’s a huge window of opportunity there, if we can give GPs the new tools they need.
“If the brilliant team at Imperial are successful, we can take luck out of the equation for people with pancreatic cancer. In future, simply blowing into a bag at the GP surgery could quickly open the way for an urgent scan, and for those that need it, the chance of potentially curative treatment. I really
Janey Godley has opened up to her social media followers and fans on how tough life has been recently as she continues to soldier on with her chemotherapy amid her terminal cancer diagnosis.
Over half of us Brits find talking about bloating and general gut health “embarrassing”. But sufferers of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) know only too well that things don’t always, ahem, run smoothly. Dr Samantha Gill, a specialist gastroenterology dietitian, explains that tell-tale signs of the condition include “pain, bloating, wind, as well as changes in bowel habits,” and adds, “some people experience constipation, for others it might be diarrhoea, or a mix of the two.” It affects 12 million people in the UK and symptoms vary hugely from person to person.To mark IBS Awareness Month this April, here’s how to keep your gut happy and healthy… What is the gut? It’s a long tube that starts at your mouth and ends at your anus.
Anna Cardwell has been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer, according to TMZ. Eldest daughter of reality TV personality Mama June (real name June Shannon), and a mum-of-two herself, Anna, 28, is more commonly referred to as 'Chickadee'. Reports reveal that her life-threatening news was delivered all the way back in January of this year after complaining of stomach aches.Tests were subsequently conducted by doctors, which is when the adrenocortical carcinoma was discovered in her liver, kidney and lung.
Janey Godley has taken to her social media to share a heartwarming video clip of her during her 'Not Dead yet' tour when she was performing in Glasgow earlier this month.
Brad Pitt has officially sold his Los Angeles home for roughly $40 million, ET has learned. The 59-year-old Oscar winner has called the property located in the Los Feliz area home for nearly 30 years, after buying it in 1994 for a reported $1.7 million. «Brad Pitt has sold his Los Feliz home for around the asking price of $40 million. The deal was done off-market,» a source tells ET.Pitt and Angelina Jolie — who tied the knot in 2014 and finalized their divorce in 2019 — spent time at the home while in L.A.
I'm A Celebrity star Kerry Katona, Gail Porter and Gayle Telfer Stevens. But the organisers have now confirmed: "We were all gutted to hear the news about Linda Nolan today. "Unfortunately, this does mean that she will not be joining us this weekend but we wish her all the very best wishes and our thoughts are with her and her family.
Adele Roberts has said receiving treatment for bowel cancer early helped “save my life”, as she supports a campaign to raise awareness about the symptoms of the condition.
Nicholas Webber has tragically died at just 43 years old.
Coleen Nolan has emotionally spoken out after her sister Linda shared the devastating news that her cancer has spread to her brain. Linda Nolan has said she was “shocked and scared” after being told by her doctor that her cancer has spread to her brain.The 64-year-old singer, part of family pop group The Nolans, revealed that she will be using a wheelchair and is moving in with her sister Denise due to having issues with her balance.
Coleen Nolan asked for Loose Women to be 'moved on' after she emotionally spoke about her sister's latest cancer diagnosis. Linda Nolan had earlier on Monday (March 27) appeared on Good Morning Britain where she shared that her incurable cancer had spread to her brain.
Coleen Nolan broke down in tears as she discussed her sister Linda's brain cancer diagnosis on Monday's Loose Women. Earlier on Monday, Linda Nolan revealed that her cancer has spread to her brain in a devastating health update on Good Morning Britain.The star, who found fame as one fifth of The Nolans – one of the most successful girl groups of all time, selling over 30 million records worldwide – first learned she had breast cancer in 2006. Her devastating diagnosis came six years after her older sister Anne’s and four years before sister Bernie’s.
Linda Nolan was quick to send a public message after she was supported on Good Morning Britain as she detailed her brain cancer diagnosis. The singer was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2005 but got the all-clear in 2006. In 2017, cancer returned in her hip and spread to her liver in 2020.
A dad who received a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis was misdiagnosed by doctors for months with acid reflux and depression. Ricky Evans said he began suffering with extreme fatigue and chest pain eight months ago before he was told he had lymphoma.
Linda Nolan said she doesn't know how long she has left but that she's 'not giving up' as she shared her cancer news on Good Morning Britain. The singer appeared on the ITV news programme on Monday (March 27) after being seen in a wheelchair sparked concern.
Linda Nolan has revealed that her cancer has spread to her brain in a devastating health update on Monday's Good Morning Britain. The star, who found fame as one fifth of The Nolans – one of the most successful girl groups of all time, selling over 30 million records worldwide – first learned she had breast cancer in 2006. Her devastating diagnosis came six years after her older sister Anne’s and four years before sister Bernie’s.
TOWIE legend Gemma Collins has revealed that she is undergoing a potentially life-saving genetic test, to see if she carries the BRCA gene which assesses a person’s risk for developing breast cancer. The decision came after Gemma’s mum, Joan, 67, found a cancerous lump between her breast and armpit, prompting Gemma to take her own health seriously. Additionally, the reality star had also previously lost a female relative to the disease, and hoped that by taking the test she could have some peace of mind about her own risks of developing breast cancer.
EXCLUSIVE: Principal photography has begun on Take My Hand, a romantic drama feature starring Radha Mitchell (Finding Neverland), Adam Demos (UnReal), Bart Edwards (The Witcher), Meg Fraser (Bloody Hell) and former Big Brother contestant Xavier Molyneux making his film debut.
British DJ Graeme Park has announced the death of his 18-year-old son Oliver after a “year long battle with cancer”. Graeme, who is famed for his role at The Hacienda and the evolution of club culture, shared a family statement on social media from his wife Jenny and Oliver’s twin brother Ben.The statement, which the family shared on Wednesday evening, said: “Today our hearts were broken forever. “After a year long battle with cancer, it finally got the better of you, our amazingly strong and gorgeous boy.
A champion on and off the court! Tennis legend Martina Navratilova shared she has beaten throat and breast cancer two months after announcing her diagnosis.
here. To watch a family go through this is truly heartbreaking. Arianna is such a wonderful little girl and my daughter Joanie loves her to pieces.