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Irish Daily Mirror
11-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
'I thought I was just tired, it was cancer and I'd ignored the signs for months'
A Kildare dad-of-four never imaged he could get cancer, until months of tiredness and a foul smell from his penis turned out to be signs of a rare but serious disease. Cormac France, who describes himself as "very fit and active" shared his experience of penile cancer as part of a new HSE awareness campaign called 'Know the Signs', launched to coincide with Men's Health Week. "I'm a very fit and active person. I used to do a lot of training," cancer survivor Cormac explained. "Because I don't smoke, I didn't think I would be a candidate to get cancer, never mind penile cancer, which is rarer again." He initially dismissed the symptoms for months. Cormac said: "Looking back from when I was diagnosed, I did notice, the six months or so previous, that's when the changes really started with weight loss, chronic tiredness, and as time progressed, the smell from my penis was horrendous, and then the penis started to split. That was due to the tumours. Cancer can reach every part of your body, and people have to realise that. To get the news is devastating, but there are people there to help." Penile cancer, a rare but aggressive disease diagnosed in about 60 men in Ireland each year, mostly affects men over 50. Early detection significantly improves survival rates and can preserve function and appearance. The HSE is urging men to take early signs of penile cancer seriously and to seek medical help of they notice any changes. Consultant Urologist Mr Ivor Cullen, who leads the National Penile Cancer Service at Beaumont Hospital, emphasised the importance of awareness, saying: "These new resources are aimed at increasing knowledge of penile cancer among men. Although a rare disease, penile cancer is a very aggressive disease when it has spread. Penile cancer is, in large part, preventable, yet we're still seeing men present late because of stigma and lack of awareness. It's a sensitive subject, yes, but early detection makes all the difference, not just for survival, but for preserving function and quality of life." Men are advised to watch for these signs and symptoms: Alison Doran, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Penile and Bladder Cancer at Beaumont Hospital, added that risk factors include age over 50, HPV infection, smoking, poor hygiene and conditions like phimosis, which cause chronic inflammation. She said: "The main risk factors are men over 50 years of age, and infection with HPV, human papillomavirus, which is a significant risk factor. We would see over half of our cases linked to HPV. Smoking also increases the risk, and poor hygiene is another key factor. If a patient has a previous experience of phimosis, which is tightening of the foreskin, or if there's a build-up of smegma under the foreskin, that can create chronic inflammation and create cancer cells as well." Smegma is a build-up of thick, cheesy-looking secretions around your genitals that collects when you don't wash them regularly. It can be white or yellow and is a combination of oils from your sebaceous glands. The campaign is running across HSE social media channels and includes a new booklet, 'What I Need to Know About Penile Cancer', available for free download at This guide helps men, families and healthcare providers recognise symptoms early, understand risks and find support. Men across Ireland are urged not to ignore unusual symptoms and to seek medical advice immediately as early action could save lives.
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Spain swamped by floods as two-hour rain deluge leaves drivers trapped and streets underwater as emergency declared
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the moment a major Spanish city was pummelled by a torrential downpour, causing floods that have brought the place to a near standstill. The heavy rain battered Valladolid on Tuesday, leading to jaw-dropping scenes as residents tried to battle the elements. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 A bridge became completely flooded as cars were brought to a halt Credit: @volcaholic1 / X 9 Some residents were forced to push their cars through the water Credit: @volcaholic1 / X 9 Passengers had to wade to get to the bus Credit: @volcaholic1 / X 9 Cars were partially submerged by the water Credit: @volcaholic1 / X Streets quickly flooded with water throughout the city, causing chaos among motorists. Within the space of just one hour between 7pm and 8pm, emergency services got more than 200 calls, local media has reported. The scale of the flooding has seen the city placed under a state of emergency by Spanish authorities. Cars were gridlocked as the rain came pouring down, cascading over the side of a bridge into a powerful looking waterfall. read more in world news BOMB PANIC Around 20,000 evacuated from historic city centre after three WW2 bombs found Tunnels became fully flooded, with one car even getting trapped inside, Castilla y León Emergency Services told local media. One viral clip shows the extreme lengths some motorists were forced to go to as the water made driving impossible. Some residents were seen nearly waist-deep in water trying to push their vehicles through the relentless downpour. Elsewhere, public transport passengers were no more insulated from the shocking weather. Residents were forced to uncomfortably wade through the flooded streets to board the bus. Shopkeepers throughout Valladolid were spotted hard at work to stop their stores from being overwhelmed by the floods. 9 A state of emergency has been issued in the city Credit: @volcaholic1 / X 9 No injuries have been reported as a result of the flooding Credit: @volcaholic1 / X 9 Two men were seen enjoying a beer on the road Credit: X / @ShayP_Cormac They can be seen rolling up their sleeves and grabbing buckets to try and stem the flooding at their shops. But other residents didn't let the poor weather stop them having a good time. One clip shows two men sat on reclining chairs in the middle of the road, enjoying a bottle of beer and seemingly oblivious to the elements. While no injuries have been reported as a result of the flooding, the freak weather has put emergency responders on high alert. As much as 16 square litres of rain per square metre has battered the Spanish city, local media has reported. It comes just weeks after another popular Spanish spot was pounded by the elements. Towns across the Valencia region were hit by a ghastly storm last month that made some areas look almost arctic. Footage shared across social media showed pounding hail and gushing rainwater surging through the region's towns. White hailstones coated themselves along the streets, rendering several towns almost empty outdoors. Cars left on the streets were covered in thick layers of hail. Spain was also hit by a massive blackout that affected most of the country - as well as neighbouring Portugal - on April 28. It saw airports and hospitals shut down and trains brought to a halt across the Iberian peninsula. Officials blamed a "rare atmospheric phenomenon" for the incident. 9 The streets were turned to rivers throughout the city Credit: X / @meteoclimaesp
The Irish Sun
04-06-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Spain swamped by floods as two-hour rain deluge leaves drivers trapped and streets underwater as emergency declared
THIS is the moment a major Spanish city was pummelled by a torrential downpour, causing floods that have brought the place to a near standstill. The heavy rain battered Valladolid on Tuesday, leading to jaw-dropping scenes as residents tried to battle the elements. 9 A bridge became completely flooded as cars were brought to a halt Credit: @volcaholic1 / X 9 Some residents were forced to push their cars through the water Credit: @volcaholic1 / X 9 Passengers had to wade to get to the bus Credit: @volcaholic1 / X 9 Cars were partially submerged by the water Credit: @volcaholic1 / X Streets quickly flooded with water throughout the city, causing chaos among motorists. Within the space of just one hour between 7pm and 8pm, emergency services got more than 200 calls, local media has reported. The scale of the flooding has seen the city placed under a state of emergency by Spanish authorities. Cars were gridlocked as the rain came pouring down, cascading over the side of a bridge into a powerful looking waterfall. read more in world news Tunnels became fully flooded, with one car even getting trapped inside, Castilla y León Emergency Services told local media. One viral clip shows the extreme lengths some motorists were forced to go to as the water made driving impossible. Some residents were seen nearly waist-deep in water trying to push their vehicles through the relentless downpour. Elsewhere, public transport passengers were no more insulated from the shocking weather. Most read in The US Sun Residents were forced to uncomfortably wade through the flooded streets to board the bus. Shopkeepers throughout Valladolid were spotted hard at work to stop their stores from being overwhelmed by the floods. 9 A state of emergency has been issued in the city Credit: @volcaholic1 / X 9 No injuries have been reported as a result of the flooding Credit: @volcaholic1 / X 9 Two men were seen enjoying a beer on the road Credit: X / @ShayP_Cormac They can be seen rolling up their sleeves and grabbing buckets to try and stem the flooding at their shops. But other residents didn't let the poor weather stop them having a good time. One clip shows two men sat on reclining chairs in the middle of the road, enjoying a bottle of beer and seemingly oblivious to the elements. While no injuries have been reported as a result of the flooding, the freak weather has put emergency responders on high alert. As much as 16 square litres of rain per square metre has battered the Spanish city, local media has reported. It comes just weeks after another popular Spanish spot was pounded by the elements. Towns across the Valencia region were hit by a ghastly storm last month that made some areas look almost arctic. Footage shared across social media showed pounding hail and gushing rainwater surging through the region's towns. White hailstones coated themselves along the streets, rendering several towns almost empty outdoors. Cars left on the streets were covered in thick layers of hail. Spain was also hit by a massive blackout that affected most of the country - as well as neighbouring Portugal - on April 28. It saw airports and hospitals shut down and trains brought to a halt across the Iberian peninsula. Officials blamed a "rare atmospheric phenomenon" for the incident. 9 The streets were turned to rivers throughout the city Credit: X / @meteoclimaesp 9 One car became trapped in a tunnel Credit: X / @apcvalladolid
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Council moving sand in beach management scheme
Engineers are to spend a few days on a beach, moving large quantities of sand that has built Cormac team will be on Porth Beach, near Newquay, from Tuesday 3 June with work expected to be completed by Friday 6 aim of the clearance work is to improve access to the beach and also reduce the amount of sand being blown into nearby properties and on to sand "will be moved into mounds at the edge of the stream channel, allowing it to settle back down to the beach", Cormac, the Cornwall Council-owned contractor, said. "As in previous years, these mounds will gradually weather away which is expected to take two to three weeks, depending on weather conditions."Public access will be controlled while the work is being done and people are asked to follow advice on signs."We will make every effort to minimise disruption and complete the project as quickly as possible," a spokesperson for Cormac said."Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time."Similar work was last carried out in 2020 when some beachgoers commented it was left looking like a "lunar landscape".
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hollywood star Tim Roth: There is no one way of grieving
Tim Roth believes there is "no one way of grieving". The 64-year-old actor lost his son Cormac to germ cell cancer, aged 25, in October 2022, and Tim believes there isn't a right or wrong way of coping with loss. He told the Guardian newspaper: "There is no one way of grieving. People react differently – everyone does – otherwise there would be a cure for it." Tim filmed 'Poison', his latest movie, while Cormac was battling cancer. The veteran actor considered dropping out of the movie amid Cormac's health troubles - but his son encouraged him to commit to the project. Tim said: "He was unfazed by me doing the film. He thought it was a good thing. He was probably wanting to get me out of the house as well. "It had his seal of approval, otherwise I wouldn't have done it. If he needed me to stay close, I would have been staying close." Tim was trying to remain optimistic about his son's chances of survival at the time. The actor shared: "At that point we were trying to remain positive because he was still with us." 'Poison' tells the story of a couple torn apart by bereavement. And Tim is convinced that grief is an "individual" thing. He said: "The film has such a truth to it because it shows that how you grieve is as individual as a fingerprint. "Now with my friends and family I see that everyone is doing and handling that differently and need to be respected for it." Meanwhile, Tim recently admitted to having had a "healthily messy" career. The actor has starred in a host of well-known movies, including 'Reservoir Dogs', 'Pulp Fiction' and 'The Hateful Eight' - but Tim admits that there's also been a chaotic element to his career. He told The Hollywood Reporter: "My feeling is that the career that I was after was anarchy. I always like that - and chaos. "So, I always do a film to finance another film. Because a lot of these films that I love to do, these crazy films I love to do, have no money. They're the little independent things that are trying and are struggling to be made even more now than ever. So you got to do the ones that finance them. But sometimes they are terrible, and sometimes they are great, and sometimes the little independents don't work. "I think my career is healthily messy."
