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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Thousands to join London to Brighton Bike Ride
About 14,000 cyclists are expected to take part in the British Heart Foundation's (BHF) London to Brighton Bike Ride. The event on Sunday sees cyclists travel 54 miles from Clapham Common to Brighton seafront to raise money for the charity. Charity partners including Mind, Children with Cancer, Breast Cancer Now are also taking part in the ride to help to raise funds. Cyclists will start the journey between 06:00 BST and 09:00. The BHF is running transport services from Brighton to Ardingly Showground and London before the event, between 04:30 and 06:30, and afterwards from noon until 20:00 for participants that have booked a ticket. About £1m was raised through the ride in 2024. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Drivers told of closures for charity bike ride Railway bike rules change for charity cycle race Charity ride still not hitting pre-Covid numbers British Heart Foundation Mind Children with Cancer UK Breast Cancer Now
BBC News
13-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
University of Hull programme to support women after breast cancer
A new exercise programme will be trialled to help women return to work after experiencing breast Dr Rebecca Vince from the University of Hull was awarded £101,028 from Breast Cancer Now to set up the in three women experience persistent tiredness after treatment, and almost half (48%) experience depression and anxiety, the university Vince said she hoped the programme would fulfil "a very unmet need" for women after breast cancer. An initial study will include 90 women who have had breast cancer and returned to work monitored for 12 weeks through their physical activity, fatigue, mood, pain levels and workplace will then work with study participants to determine how the support can be improved and groups to better understand the barriers women face and how the programme can be tailored to their needs will then be University of Hull said physical activity had be shown to "improve cancer-related fatigue" and "reduce the risk of relapse".Dr Vince said: "Quality of life is important, embodying good physical and mental health and overall well-being and happiness. "We believe our programme can address these factors and fulfil a very unmet need for women after breast cancer." 'Real potential' Lucie Lewis, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, a week before her 25th birthday, said she found exercise a vital part of improving her mental health and energy for Lewis, an audio producer who lives in Derbyshire, said: "This research is so important as I had a lot of difficulty finding any information and support around exercise after cancer in general, a lot of stuff was very focused on much older people."Dr Simon Vincent, chief scientific officer at Breast Cancer Now, said: "Almost 55,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the UK and this number is rising. "This project has real potential to help improve women's quality of life after breast cancer treatment and also help many of them when they return to work." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Mum, 32, had common exercise injury...but it was actually aggressive cancer that's left her with just weeks left to live
A mother-of-one with just weeks to live has warned women not to dismiss the potential early signs of breast cancer, after mistaking a symptom of the killer disease for a common injury. Lisa Foster, 32, from Hampshire, went to her GP after discovering a pea-sized lump in her left breast which she initially thought was from exercising too rigorously in June 2023. But, when the lump hadn't gone down a week later, Ms Foster was referred to hospital for further tests. There a biopsy confirmed she had stage three triple-negative ductal sarcoma. According to Breast Cancer Now, this type of breast cancer is a rare but more aggressive and harder to treat form of the disease. Mrs Foster was told that she would need a mastectomy to remove her breast and a range of intense therapies in a bid to treat her cancer. After months of treatment Mrs Foster was set to undergo another scan to see if she was well enough to start radiotherapy––which uses high energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells. But shortly after the family were given the devastating the news the disease had spread to other parts of her body and was now in the advanced final stages. Breast cancer is the UK's most common cancer with almost 56,000 cases diagnosed per year 'She wasn't well enough––the cancer had spread to her chest wall, her right breast and her liver,' her husband Adam, 31, recalled. 'We were told she was now stage four.' Only about one in four women with stage four breast cancer are expected to survive for five years or more following their diagnosis. While incurable, stage four breast cancer can still be treated and this can extend a patient's life for months, and even years. Unfortunately, despite trying four different treatments, including a drug trial, Mrs Foster was told this month that her next round of chemotherapy has just a 9 per cent chance of working. Medics have now said she has only about 'two weeks' to live. In a heartbreaking post on social media, she wrote: 'Unfortunately, my liver is failing me and I'm not sure how long I have got left to live.' She added: 'The cancer hasn't won the fight. It dies with me and I will fight for as long as I can.' Speaking today, Mr Foster said the family wanted to highlight Lisa's story in an attempt to help other women and urge them to check their breasts regularly for any changes. 'We want people to know that cancer can affect anyone at any age––Lisa is a young mum who thought she just had a gym injury.' 'We are all devastated,' he added said. 'She is such a kind-hearted person, and the world's going to be a bit darker without her. 'Lisa and I have been together a long time––we met when we were 15. 'I don't want to imagine what things will be like when she's gone.' Her friend Becky Bailey has set up a GoFundMe page to help with the cost of the funeral, which has already raised almost £5,000. Paying tribute to Mrs Foster she said: 'It just goes to show that Lisa has touched the lives of every single person she's met. 'She is bubbly, funny, such a ray of sunshine, even her oncologist would book her appointments at the end of the day in case they needed cheering up.' Mrs Foster is one of an estimated 61,000 women in the UK living with secondary breast cancer, a figure that's been rising year on year. An estimated 1,000 patients die from the disease every month in Britain—the equivalent of one death every 45 minutes. Survival rates for the cancer depend on what stage it is diagnosed, but, overall, three out of four women are alive a decade after their diagnosis, with survival rates having doubled in the last 50 years alone. Mrs Foster's plea comes as millions of women in England could soon be offered breast cancer checks as young 30-years-old. Currently all women are aged between 50 and 70 are invited for screening every three years, with the first invitation between the age of 50 and 53. But every year, more than 10,000 British women who are too young to be offered a check are diagnosed with the disease, with 2,000 deaths among those below the age of 50. Now, a groundbreaking new trial has found almost one in five women tested in their thirties have an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Dr Sacha Howell, a consultant at the world-renowned Christie hospital in Manchester who led the study, said all women should now undergo a 'comprehensive risk assessment' from the age of 30. One in seven women in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime with around 56,000 cases a year—making it the most common cancer in the UK. The figure stands at roughly 300,000 annually in the US. Overall, around 85 per cent of women diagnosed with breast cancer survive more than five years. Whilst anyone can develop breast cancer, it is not always clear what causes it. Women over the age of 50, who have dense breast tissue, have breast disease or have family members who have had breast or ovarian cancer, are at a higher risk of the disease. To help catch cancer early, the NHS advises going for breast screening to help reduce the risk of the disease becoming fatal. Making lifestyle changes such as cutting down on alcohol, losing weight if you're overweight or obese, and quitting smoking will all lower your chance of getting breast cancer. Women are also encouraged to check their breasts regularly for potential signs of the cancer. These include a lump, or swelling in the breast, chest or armpit, a change in the skin of the breast, such as dimpling or redness and a change in size or shape of one or both breasts. Nipple discharge with blood, a change in the shape or appearance of the nipple and continuous pain in the breast or armpit are also signs of the deadly disease. While these are not always a cause for concern, anyone who experiences these symptoms is advised to consult their GP.
Daily Record
10-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Lanarkshire tanning salon team complete challenge in memory of beloved colleague
The staff from Tanz Tanning took part in the 10 mile Pink Ribbon Walk to help Breast Cancer Now fund their world-class research and life-changing care for anyone affected by breast cancer. A team of workers from tanning salons across Lanarkshire have completed a fundraising challenge in tribute to a former colleague. The staff from Tanz Tanning took part in the 10 mile Pink Ribbon Walk to help Breast Cancer Now fund their world-class research and life-changing care for anyone affected by breast cancer. The challenge was completed by the team in memory of Newmains salon manager Ashleigh Craig who passed away earlier this year following a brave battle against the disease. A spokesperson from Tanz said: 'Ashleigh was the manager of the Newmains salon and was always a happy, smiling face. She has been with us in our thoughts since passing and is dearly missed. 'So we wanted to raise some funds for the Breast Cancer Now charity in her honour. 'We also have other colleagues who have been in the unfortunate position of having to battle breast cancer - thankfully beating it successfully. 'Therefore it is a charity we feel a strong link to as a company. 'The final totals are still being counted and collected, but overall thanks to the incredible generosity from the kind supporters, we have raised over £1500. 'It was inspirational to be surrounded by so many wonderful people - well done to everyone yesterday, absolutely amazing! 'Throughout the journey, there were tough moments, but we were able to reflect on how lucky we are to be able to take part and raise as much as possible for the life saving research that Breast Cancer Now provide. 'This money will support Breast Cancer Now with life-saving research and support for people suffering with this disease. 'We are not done yet though as we are planning more fundraising events later in the year.' By 2030, its estimated that 1.2 million women will be living with the disease. Breast Cancer Now are uniting to make life-saving discoveries and are here to offer expert support to anyone, the whole way through their breast cancer experience. Tanz Tanning has salons across Lanarkshire including Newmains, Wishaw, Motherwell, Lanark and Carluke. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Six hidden signs of breast cancer everyone needs to urgently check
Most people know that a lump in the breast or armpit can be a sign of breast cancer, but there are six other things you should be keeping an eye out for that are lesser known Breast cancer is the most common form of the disease in the UK with one woman diagnosed every 15 minutes. Early detection is crucial when it comes to the prognosis of the disease, which kills an average of 32 people every day. Many of us know to look out for the most common symptom of breast cancer - a lump in the breast or armpit - but there are six lesser-known signs of the disease that we should be keeping an eye out for regularly, and if you notice any of them appearing then you should organise an appointment with your GP as soon as possible. Whilst your doctor can confirm the need for further tests or whether there is nothing to worry about, you should never take any risks with your health, and get any changes checked out - it's always better to safe than sorry. READ MORE: Jessie J breast cancer battle as singer, 37, announces surgery plans after festival show In light of news that 37 year old singer Jessie J has been diagnosed with "early breast cancer", planning to undergo surgery after her performance at this month's Summertime Ball, we take a look at signs you should never ignore. The first sign you should be looking out for - per the charity Breast Cancer Now - is a change to the appearance of the skin on your breast, particularly if it starts to dimple or pucker. Dimpling can look similar to the peel of an orange, the NHS explains. Equally, if you notice a change in the colour of your breast, you should book a GP appointment as a matter of urgency. If it becomes red, darker, or inflamed-looking, then this can be a sign of breast cancer and you may need further tests. This can be harder to spot on brown or black skin, so it's important to familiarise yourself with the normal appearance of your breasts and the surrounding area. The third symptom that you need to watch out for is a change to the appearance of your nipple, which may become inverted - pulled inward instead of outward - when breast cancer is present. Another nipple change that you should be mindful of is the appearance of a rash, which may look a bit like eczema or crusting. Equally, if you start getting discharge from your nipple - and you are not currently breastfeeding - then you should get this checked out as it can be a possible sign of breast cancer. A change in the shape or size of your breast - this may affect only one of your breasts, or both, so it's really important to know what is normal for you and your body so you notice any changes quickly. Pain in your breasts and armpits can also be a sign of breast cancer - particularly if it doesn't go away and is consistently present for an extended period of time. It's normal to get pains that "come and go" and this isn't usually a cancer symptom, the NHS explains, but if it is consistent make sure you get it checked out by your GP.
