Cancer

Bbc

Former BBC presenter reveals cancer diagnosis

Beloved former BBC radio presenter Emma Britton has shared the news of a startling health update. The ex-breakfast show host in Somerset and Bristol disclosed her cancer diagnosis, revealing that she is battling Stage 4 lung …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Dyson

Dyson Cancer Centre Transforms Care in Bath

RUH Bath has reached a milestone, celebrating one year since the opening of the Dyson Cancer Centre. This purpose-built, £50 million facility has revolutionized cancer care for approximately 340 patients daily from Bath, …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Son

A son's 12 marathons in 12 months for his late mother

Peter Dunlop, a Somerset man, faced the devastating news of his mother’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis while living in New Zealand. Despite being offered settled status in the country, Peter and his wife chose to return to the …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Joe Thompson

Remembering Somerset-born Footballer Joe Thompson

The football world mourns the passing of Somerset-born footballer Joe Thompson after his valiant battle with cancer. Starting his career in the United youth academy, Thompson later became a well-loved figure at Rochdale, …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Teen

Teen Overcomes Cancer with Support from Charity

Amelie Williams, an aspiring gymnast and beat-boxer from Somerset, faced a life-altering experience when she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 11. It was a sudden transition from an active lifestyle to undergoing a …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Cancer

Dream Holiday for Young Cancer Survivor

At 21-months old, Bodhi Atterton was diagnosed with T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, beginning a two-year battle against cancer. With just over four months left of treatment, Bodhi and his family are tentatively …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Somerset

Grandmother's Routine Eye Test Discovers Cancerous Mole

A routine eye appointment turned into a life-changing moment for Carol Hampton, a grandmother from Somerset. After postponing her eye test multiple times, she finally went and was stunned when her optician found a cancerous …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read