From Cancer Survivor to Children’s Nurse: Dan Laird’s Journey to Helping Sick Kids Monday, April 6, 2026 cancer leukaemia nursing paediatrics healthcare survivor education covid19 determination recovery Dan Laird’s battle with cancer began at just six years old when he was diagnosed with leukaemia. He spent three grueling years undergoing intensive treatment at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Now, at 33 and in … Read More
'Doctors repeatedly told me I was fine - the truth was very different' Sunday, April 5, 2026 cancer hodgkins chemotherapy diagnosis lymphoma radiation support engagement healthcare resilience Kelly Underwood, 25, from Sutton Coldfield, faced a harrowing journey after being diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma—despite repeatedly being told by doctors that nothing was wrong. Over four months and six doctor … Read More
How Ignoring My Symptoms Nearly Cost Me My Life: Jess Gibelli’s Battle with Burkitt Lymphoma Saturday, April 4, 2026 cancer lymphoma chemotherapy diagnosis burkitt lymphomaawareness hospital surgery illness survival Jess Gibelli, a 28-year-old from Addlestone, Surrey, never imagined that the bloating and fatigue she blamed on a stomach bug would lead to a life-altering diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin Burkitt lymphoma. Balancing two demanding … Read More
Harborne Man’s Cholesterol Test Uncovers Hidden Cancer Friday, March 27, 2026 cholesterol prostate cancer healthchecks psa heartresearchuk birmingham awareness prevention diagnosis Simon Key, 64, from Harborne, Birmingham, recently experienced how a simple cholesterol test led to a life-changing cancer diagnosis. A strong advocate for regular health screenings, Simon is urging others in the city to … Read More
Mum-of-Four, 54, Faces Terminal Diagnosis After Mistaking Persistent Cough for Covid Friday, March 20, 2026 cancer breastcancer terminal diagnosis covid metastasis treatment therapy support resilience Ameena Westwood, a courageous 54-year-old mother of four from Smethwick, has once again been confronted with a cancer diagnosis after initially beating the disease seven years ago. In 2017, Ameena was diagnosed with lobular … Read More
Beverley Callard Shares Emotional Breast Cancer Journey: 'I Don't Feel Like a Woman Anymore' Sunday, March 8, 2026 beverleycallard cancer breastcancer coronationstreet health women recovery mentalhealth oncology treatment Beverley Callard, renowned for her role as Liz McDonald on Coronation Street, has been candidly sharing her breast cancer battle with fans on social media. The 68-year-old actress recently delivered a heartfelt update, … Read More