Scottish scientists examining role of DNA in development of bowel cancer

The teenage son of a world-famous DJ tragically passed away after experiencing unexplained leg pain, which turned out to be cancer. Earlier this month, staff from the school of Oliver Park – who was sadly just 18 when he died – recently honoured the memory of their student by participating in a 53-mile relay race. Oliver was the son of DJ Graeme Park, the British house music DJ widely credited as one of the original founders of the UK's club scene as a leading figure of The Hacienda club in Manchester.

the Independent.A British Army veteran named Aaron Mapplebeck told Charles that he lost his sense of taste while undergoing treatment for cancer last year.Charles responded that the same thing happened to him, too. It isn’t clear if Charles is still missing his sense of taste.The king learned of his diagnosis in February after he underwent a procedure for an enlarged prostate.

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More than 11,500 people have signed an online petition calling for Scottish tax rates to be scrapped and restored to the same levels as those administered by the UK Government. It is now entitled to a written response, after passing the 10,000 signature threshold.

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told People in a statement on Thursday.“She is so special,” he added. “I turned 27 yesterday, actually.

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returned to official public duties Tuesday as he and wife Queen Camilla visited a cancer treatment center in London where he met with medical specialists.During a visit to University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, the king spoke to fellow cancer patients who are currently undergoing chemotherapy.“It’s always a bit of a shock, isn’t it, when they tell you?” Charles said, per the Times of London, of finding out about his diagnosis in February.Charles was heard telling them that he was feeling “well” and “not too bad” as he continues to receive outpatient treatment.“I’ve got to have my treatment this afternoon as well,” he was heard saying Tuesday.While Charles didn’t reveal details of his diagnosis or treatment plan, he did chat to other patients about their experience with chemo.The monarch asked a male patient whether he was using a cold cap — a method that helps to retain hair growth throughout the procedure.Charles was heard saying that the cold cap method can “help.” He also shook hands with nurses at the facility, telling them, “We really can’t live without you.”Elsewhere, Queen Camilla was heard sharing her knowledge of her husband’s illness, asking patients if they’ve experienced tiredness.“For a lot of people the food starts tasting different,” she also added.Following the king and queen’s visit, one staffer told the outlet, “We were not expecting it at all. We thought it would be very generic, questions about other people’s treatment.”“But he was very open with the patients about how he was feeling.

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An emotional King Charles was seen fighting back tears as he resumed his public duties amid ongoing cancer treatment.

returned to official public duties for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer.The monarch, 75, visited a cancer treatment center in London where he met with medical specialists and other patients.Charles, who is the patron of cancer charity Macmillan Cancer Support, arrived at University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Center in central London Tuesday morning with his wife, Queen Camilla.The pair’s visit aims to draw the importance of early diagnosis and highlight innovative research taking place at the treatment facility.What’s more, Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday that the King is the new royal patron of Cancer Research UK.Charles was seen waving to large crowds gathered outside the medical facility, and was heard making a joke upon arrival.It’s the first time since his diagnosis where he’s meet with large numbers of people.The King announced his defiant return to the royal fold on Friday in an official announcement from Buckingham Palace.News of Charles’s cancer diagnosis came to light in February after he underwent a procedure for an enlarged prostate.

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King Charles is said to be “greatly encouraged” at returning to his public facing royal duties after the positive effects of his ongoing cancer treatment.

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A Scottish safari park has welcomed a new chimpanzee for the first time in eight years, and has shared an adorable video to mark the occasion.