The first NHS screening programme for prostate cancer could be given the green light this week, marking a game-changing opportunity to save thousands of lives. On Thursday, the Government’s National Screening Committee (NSC) will meet to make a decision that could revolutionise early detection and treatment. The country’s top oncologists, economists and medical ethicists are expected to give aContinue reading “Prostate Cancer Screening Programme Could Be Given The Green Light”
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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”
Deaths From Medieval Disease Reported In US State
An Arizona resident had succumbed to the Black Death, marking the county’s first plague death since 2007. Health authorities in Coconino County verified that the patient’s cause of death was pneumonic plague, which is caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis. Still, they did not disclose the person’s name or gender. Despite efforts to save his life, theContinue reading “Deaths From Medieval Disease Reported In US State”
A Pensioner Who Was Immobile And Died All Alone At The Age Of 84
An 84-year-old immobile man who lived alone died after being sent home from the hospital unable to call for assistance as his phone was in the other room. Samuel Brookes was transported to his bed where he could not reach his pendant alarm or the handheld device as he was left alone for two weeks.Continue reading “A Pensioner Who Was Immobile And Died All Alone At The Age Of 84”
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”
As Pauline Quirke, 65, Struggles With Dementia, Experts Reveal Easy-To-Miss Signs
Birds Of A Feather star Pauline Quirke is to ‘step back’ from all professional obligations due to struggles with the memory-robbing disease dementia, which she was diagnosed with in 2021. The actor, now 65, plans to spend time with her family, children and grandchildren during this ‘difficult period’, her husband Steve Sheen said. A diagnosis ofContinue reading “As Pauline Quirke, 65, Struggles With Dementia, Experts Reveal Easy-To-Miss Signs”
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”
Recent News Regarding King Charles’s Cancer Diagnosis
The King is now facing cancer treatment after it was uncovered while in hospital for a procedure on an enlarged prostate. According to Buckingham Palace, King Charles decided to ‘share his illness to prevent conjecture and in the hope it may aid public understanding for all those throughout the world who are stricken by cancer’.Continue reading “Recent News Regarding King Charles’s Cancer Diagnosis”
It’s Mc-Scurry time! Moment Giant RAT The ‘Size Of A Foot’ Scuttles Around McDonald’s Diners’ Feet
A huge rat the ‘size of a customer’s foot’ was captured on camera brazenly dashing about McDonald’s in Notting Hill, leaving diners screaming as it scuttled around their feet. Appalling footage shared on Twitter shows the rodent scampering along the McDonald’s floor before taking shelter behind an oblivious diner’s chair. Shocked customers could be heardContinue reading “It’s Mc-Scurry time! Moment Giant RAT The ‘Size Of A Foot’ Scuttles Around McDonald’s Diners’ Feet”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 