As authorities fight to contain it, a deadly, treatment-resistant fungus that functions similarly to cancer is spreading quickly throughout hospitals across the nation. Candida Auris, a type of yeast that can survive on surfaces for long periods of time, was first detected in hospitals in 2016, with 52 infections reported across four states. In the yearsContinue reading “The Country Is Being Hit By ‘Cancer-Like’ Fungus”
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Tchéky Karyo Dies Aged 72
Celebrated actor Tchéky Karyo, who starred in the BBC hit drama The Missing and James Bond’s GoldenEye, has died aged 72. Born in Istanbul but raised in Paris, Karyo acted in films for almost forty years before transitioning to television in his later years. His wife, actress Valérie Keruzoré, and their children announced he had ‘succumbed to cancer this Friday, October 31’. Continue reading “Tchéky Karyo Dies Aged 72”
Biden Completes Round Of Radiation Therapy For Cancer
Joe Biden concluded a round of radiation treatment for his prostate cancer on Monday, his daughter disclosed in a touching tribute to the former president. The 82-year-old was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May, months after he left office and was replaced by Donald Trump. ‘Ringing the bell! Thank you to the incredible doctors, nurses and staffContinue reading “Biden Completes Round Of Radiation Therapy For Cancer”
Biden Breaks Silence On Prostate Cancer
Joe Biden, 82, spoke out for the first time since his cancer diagnosis with a social media post on Monday morning. ‘Cancer touches us all,’ the former president wrote on X with a selfie of him sporting a brave smile alongside a sombre-looking former first lady Jill Biden, who was holding their grey tabby cat Willow. ‘Like soContinue reading “Biden Breaks Silence On Prostate Cancer”
Wes Streeting Joins Mail’s Life-Saving Campaign
Wes Streeting has declared his backing for a national prostate cancer screening programme in a major boost for the Mail’s campaign. The health secretary told MPs he would like to see the NHS proactively offer men tests for the disease in a move that could prevent thousands of needless deaths. He said he is ‘particularly sympathetic’ to the argument thatContinue reading “Wes Streeting Joins Mail’s Life-Saving Campaign”
My Wife Died In My Arms After Her GP Ignored Her Terminal Cancer In An Over-The-Phone Appointment
A mother-of-three was misdiagnosed in an over-the-phone GP appointment, four months before dying of cancer. Her grieving husband, who saw his wife die in his arms, is now demanding that phone consultations with a general practitioner be discontinued. Laura Barlow, 33, was recently wed to her husband Michael when she started to feel unwell, experiencing abdominalContinue reading “My Wife Died In My Arms After Her GP Ignored Her Terminal Cancer In An Over-The-Phone Appointment”
Stage 4 Colon Cancer Missed By Doctors
A mum-of-three who claimed her GP mistook signs of bowel cancer for a urinary infection three times has urged others to be mindful of the tell-tale signs of the disease. Last August, Zoe Gardner-Lawson, a resident of Bracknell, Berkshire, first called her family physician after experiencing a sudden, dull, and persistent discomfort in her lower back. However,Continue reading “Stage 4 Colon Cancer Missed By Doctors”
Hands On The Shoulder And Other Signs That Might Go Unnoticed
After the year they have had, it was probably as close to the ‘new normal’ for the Royal Family that we are going to get, for the time being at least. Naturally, all eyes were on the Princess of Wales as she returned to the public eye in her most significant official role since she effectively retreated from royalContinue reading “Hands On The Shoulder And Other Signs That Might Go Unnoticed”
Princess Of Wales Completes Chemotherapy
Kate Middleton has announced her joy at having completed her chemotherapy and her eagerness to resume public appearances. The 42-year-old Princess of Wales declared in March that she was resigning from public life and would be receiving preventive treatment following her cancer diagnosis. In a deeply personal statement to the nation, she revealed that herContinue reading “Princess Of Wales Completes Chemotherapy”
Office, Pub, Restaurant, And Factory MOTs
In a significant effort to detect diabetes and heart disease early, the NHS will begin distributing health MoTs to workplaces and industries early next month. Middle-aged professionals, including bus drivers and care workers, will be provided health checks that include blood pressure, BMI, and blood testing for blood sugar and cholesterol. Health officials believe thatContinue reading “Office, Pub, Restaurant, And Factory MOTs”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 