Moondance Cancer Awards 2026: Nominations Open for NHS Wales
Nominations are now open for the biennial Moondance Cancer Awards, honouring individuals and teams across NHS Wales for exceptional cancer care. The 2026 ceremony will be held in Cardiff.
Category : Cancer Care
Dementia Matron Runs 10K for Hospital Care After Mum's Diagnosis
Jenine Kelly, a dementia matron at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, is tackling the Mersey Tunnel 10K to raise funds for dementia care, motivated by her mother's young-onset diagnosis at age 59.
Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms, Age Risks, and Expert Advice
As Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month approaches, learn how to distinguish menopause symptoms from serious signs. Expert insights reveal age-related risks and silent symptoms to watch for.
Final ESA Benefit Payment in March Before DWP Axe
The DWP will make the last Employment and Support Allowance payment in March as part of a major welfare overhaul, rolling it into Universal Credit, affecting over 1.3 million claimants.
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Mum spots son's eye cancer from white glow in Birmingham case
A mother from Norwich noticed a white glow in her three-year-old son's eye, leading to a diagnosis of rare retinoblastoma and treatment at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital.
Beverley Callard Cries After Breast Cancer Surgery Complications
Former Coronation Street actress Beverley Callard has revealed she cried upon returning home following breast cancer surgery with minor complications, while praising NHS staff for their exceptional care and support during her treatment journey.
Mum's Cancer Fight: Family Nears £20k Goal for Treatment
Danielle Cook, 50, from West Bromwich, battles stage four lung cancer. Her family's fundraising appeal for medications and therapies has raised over £9,500 towards a £20,000 target to buy more time together.
Life Leisure Expands Active Hospital Initiative in Stockport
Life Leisure is enhancing its Active Hospital program at Stepping Hill Hospital, introducing kit bags and weekly sessions to support patient mobility and community wellbeing pathways.
Eric Dane's Final Interview on ALS Battle Before Death
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane spoke movingly about his ALS diagnosis in his last interview, calling it 'something so horrible' and advocating for awareness and research before his death at age 53.
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Swansea Mother's Dual Rare Disease Fight Amplifies Campaign
Naomi Webborn, a Swansea mother who campaigns for her son's rare condition Tofs, now faces her own diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, making their family's advocacy for Rare Disease Day more crucial than ever.
Sycamore Gap Sapling Planted at Welsh Hospital for Hope
A sapling grown from the felled Sycamore Gap tree has been planted at University Hospital Llandough, symbolizing hope for cystic fibrosis patients and caregivers through the National Trust's Trees of Hope initiative.
Eric Dane, Grey's Anatomy Star, Dies at 53 After ALS Fight
Eric Dane, beloved for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan in Grey's Anatomy, has passed away at age 53 following a short battle with ALS. The actor died surrounded by family and was a passionate advocate for ALS awareness.
Man Clinically Dead 45 Minutes, Outlook Transformed
Sarbjit Singh from Great Barr was clinically dead for 45 minutes after a COVID-induced cardiac arrest in 2020. Resuscitated with an innovative double defibrillator technique at Birmingham City Hospital, his near-death experience profoundly changed his per
First UK Child Gets Pioneering Leg-Lengthening Surgery
Alfie Phillips, a nine-year-old from Northampton, becomes the first child in Britain to undergo a groundbreaking operation to equalise his leg length, overcoming fibular hemimelia with innovative NHS techniques.
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Lincoln Toddler's Cancer Fight Sparks Stem Cell Donor Campaign
Bea Breakell, a three-year-old with Down's Syndrome from Lincoln, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic lymphoma in 2024. After her challenging treatment, her family now partners with charity DKMS to register lifesaving stem cell donors, highlighting the
Mum Fights for £7k Monthly Drug to Extend Life Amid Cancer Battle
Donna Cook, 50, from West Bromwich, is fighting stage 4 cancer with over 40 brain lesions. Her family hopes for compassionate access to a £7,000 monthly drug not available on the NHS to gain precious time together.
Comedian Shares Cancer Battle and Menopause Ordeal
Comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri, known for Taskmaster, has opened up about her secret battle with endometrial cancer and the challenging medical menopause that followed her surgery, urging others to seek medical help for symptoms.
Surgeon's Life in Channel 5 Documentary at Broomfield Hospital
A breast surgeon at Broomfield Hospital shares her experiences in a new TV series, offering a rare look into surgery, patient care, and personal life.
Father Dies Six Weeks After Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
The heartbreaking story of Andrzej Bielecki, who passed away just weeks after being diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, highlighting the importance of early symptom recognition.
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Stroke Survivor Warns of Rare Reading Symptom in Brain Bleed
Gordon Robb shares his experience of a rare stroke symptom affecting reading ability, urging others to seek help for unusual signs. He now participates in a British Heart Foundation study to improve treatments.
Birmingham Woman Defies Cancer with Global Bucket List
Khadejah Sutherland, a 26-year-old from Birmingham, refuses to let her stage four cancer control her life. Instead, she's traveling the world, visiting destinations like Brazil and Paris, while raising funds to fulfill her dreams.
Mounjaro Weight Loss Failure Reveals 12kg Cancerous Tumour
A woman who thought her Mounjaro weight loss injections weren't working due to laziness discovered she had a rare 12kg cancerous tumour growing inside her abdomen, leading to major surgery and premature menopause.
Rare Cancer Misdiagnosed as Anxiety in Young Woman
Madi Foster, 20, was told she had anxiety before doctors discovered a 15cm adrenal tumour. She now fights the one-in-three-million cancer with treatment in the US.
Cancer Battle: From Misdiagnosis to Miraculous Recovery
Sheldon Donovan, an ASDA manager, endured a harrowing journey from a pneumonia misdiagnosis to Hodgkin Lymphoma, cardiac arrest, and relearning to walk, now celebrating life by opening a Cancer Research UK superstore.
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James Van Der Beek Dies at 48 from Bowel Cancer
The Dawson's Creek star's family confirmed his passing in February 2026 after a long fight with colon cancer, leaving behind his wife and six children.
First Patients Use £2.65m Birmingham Hospital Cancer Unit
Heartlands Hospital's newly refurbished Haematology and Oncology Day Unit has welcomed its first patients following a £2.65 million transformation, aiming to enhance cancer care across Birmingham.
James Van Der Beek Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has passed away at age 48 following a courageous fight against bowel cancer. The actor was diagnosed in 2023 and used his platform to promote cancer awareness.
James Van Der Beek Dies at 48, Family Launches GoFundMe
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has passed away at age 48 following a courageous fight against colorectal cancer. His family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical expenses and support his six children.
Birmingham Firm's AI Genetics Screening for Cancer Survival
A Quinton-based company, Nonacus, is using AI technology for early bladder cancer detection through urine DNA analysis, supporting the National Cancer Plan's goal to improve survival rates by 2035.
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Hospital Used Teen to Tell Deaf Mum Her Dad Was Dying
A Birmingham hospital investigation reveals staff used a 16-year-old boy to communicate terminal prognosis to his deaf mother due to interpreter failures, breaching national guidelines.
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