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3 bathroom ‘red flags’ that could be a sign of prostate cancer

Doctors are raising the alarm over subtle bathroom changes that could point to prostate cancer, one of the most common cancers in men. With cases climbing and early symptoms often overlooked, knowing what to watch ...

Symptoms of cervical cancer after Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi shares diagnosis

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has been diagnosed with cervical cancer. Now, she’s using her story to send an urgent message to women.

Alfonso Ribeiro shares last picture with James Van Der Beek

Actor James Van Der Beek passed away earlier this week after fighting cancer for the last few years. Heartfelt tributes are now pouring in for him from his friends and family. Keep reading to know ...

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Six symptoms of bowel cancer after James Van Der Beek dies aged 48

Less than two months before he died of colorectal cancer at just 48, James Van Der Beek, said, “you can have no symptoms and still have cancer” – words that highlight why early screening matters, ...

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“Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek’s heartbreaking final post before his death, aged 48

James Van Der Beek’s final Instagram post saw the actor gush over his daughter and father just weeks before his passing, aged 48. The ’90s star, who shot to fame via a leading role in ...

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James Van Der Beek, star of Dawson’s Creek, dies aged 48 after cancer diagnosis

James Van Der Beek, best known for his starring role in ’90s teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died at the age of 48. The star revealed in November 2024, while preparing to appear on US ...

Girl, 15, had chest pain dismissed as ‘anxiety’ before she died of cancer two years later

15-year-old Isla Sneddon felt chest pains and was concerned. She felt a lump in her chest, but the doctors dismissed it as anxiety. Two years later, she died of cancer. Now, her parents speak out, ...

His wife thought symptoms were perimenopause – now she’s dead

Laura Dawson, 44, from London, had always been a devoted mother and loving wife. But in March 2024, her life took a devastating turn when she was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer — months ...

Cancer rates surge in younger people, scientists warn

A landmark study has uncovered an alarming increase in cancer diagnoses among Gen X and millennials, and researchers suggest that “major exposures” may be fueling the rise. A major new study analyzing 20 years of ...

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Man, 31, diagnosed with incurable cancer after symptom was mistaken as pain from exercise

Sean Sweeney, 31, from Doncaster, England, was diagnosed with a fast-growing brain tumor in July 2022. However, it could have been discovered earlier, as his symptoms were mistaken for a running injury. 31-year-old Sean Sweeney’s ...