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Fortitude actress and Noel Fielding's co-star Verónica Echegui dies aged 42
Entertainment
Verónica Echegui had kept news of her illness private and was admitted to the hospital in recent days.
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Rise in Renfrewshire men dying from cancer "deeply concerning"
Renfrewshire
Statistics, published by Public Health Scotland, show substantial increases in male mortality rates in Renfrewshire for those with head and neck cancers, throat cancers and tumours in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx.
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Gogglebox star shares health battle after revealing cancer diagnosis
Gogglebox
The TV star shared a health update with her fans after she was rushed to hospital and has been inundated with support on social media.
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Youngster who complained 'eye hurt' given shock diagnosis by doctors
Cancer
Medics referred four-year-old Jessy to an eye clinic, but mum Lisa Morton knew it was too far away so took her to an opticians.
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Woman with incurable disease regrets not going to see her GP
Cancer
Jenny Duncan was sent to a specialist when she plucked up the courage to visit her doctor.
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Dumfries workers climb Criffel after pal beats aggressive form of lung cancer
Local News
David McClure and co-workers from SGN raised more than £2,000 for charity after scaling one of the region's highest hills.
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Fitness coach's 'tooth infection' sparks silent cancer diagnosis
Cancer
Jamie Haxton, 29, from Glasgow was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma after he discovered a lump that wouldn’t go away for weeks.
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The shape of your poo could signal silent killer disease - what to look for
Cancer
Changes in your toilet habits could be linked to diet or other lifestyle factors but they can also signal something serious.
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Edinburgh Fringe comedian fulfils dream after devastating cancer diagnosis
Edinburgh Festival
Karen Bucknall has battled cancer, and has been left with recurring health issues.
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Ayrshire Cancer Support fundraising campaign returns this September
Ayrshire News
This September walk, run, cycle, swim or however you like to move, and turn your miles into support for people affected by cancer across Ayrshire
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Daily Record Pride of Scotland award winner Georgie shares her cancer story in powerful podcast
Health
Seventeen-year-old is also urging people to get behind her as she attempts to raise £100,000 for charity.
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Man struggled to eat sandwich at work and only has six months to live
Cancer
Des Longstaff was diagnosed with stage four cancer that spread from his windpipe to his liver.
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Scots mum regrets 'silly' choice not to wear sunhat after shock cancer diagnosis
Cancer
"Not wearing a hat was probably a bit of a vanity. I thought 'I'm not wearing a hat, I've got nice long hair'. I wanted to show it off and not wear a hat."
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‘Zombie cancer cells’ in kids can evade chemo but scientists may have found solution
Cancer
These cancer cells can lie dormant in children, before reactivating later and causing the patient to relapse.
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Jessie J gives cancer update as she reveals heartbreaking hair loss struggles
Jessie J
The singer told fans her hair has been falling out ahead of further surgery
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Dumfries and Galloway to get multi-million pound Maggie's cancer care centre
Dumfries News
Cancer charity Maggie’s has come to an agreement with the healthboard for the facility to be built in the grounds of DGRI.
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Woman's holiday fatigue turned out to be stage four cancer
Cancer
Susan Connarty, 60, from Edinburgh, believed the tiredness she felt on a summer holiday was nothing more than normal fatigue.
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Mum who cheated death during bowel cancer op backs bid to see screening age lowered
Health
Elaine Cunningham, from Glasgow, was just 37 when she underwent an operation to remove a tumour just a few months after she first experienced symptoms of the disease.
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Inseparable twin sisters diagnosed with same cancer weeks apart
Health
The sisters, one of which lives in Scotland, were diagnosed with cancer just six weeks apart
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Three new cancer drugs approved for use for NHS Scotland
Cancer
The drugs have been approved for use by the NHS in Scotland.
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Inseparable twin sisters diagnosed with breast cancer just six weeks apart
Cancer
"I just thought I was double-checking that everything was alright and for that to happen to me it was just unbelievable."
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Major UK supermarkets selling meat that contains 'cancer-causing chemicals'
Supermarkets
Cancer charities are calling for a ban on certain products due to the 'alarming' findings.
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'Truly amazing' children's TV icon died after battling cancer
ITV
Carol Lee Scott's Grotbags appeared among a line-up of characters on Emu's World.
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Husband dies just four days after returning home from cancer drug trial
Cancer
Just days after ending his immunotherapy trial, he fell seriously ill and was admitted to hospital.
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