A man in the US has reportedly developed an “uncontrollable Irish accent” after being diagnosed with prostate cancer, despite having no Irish background. The British Medical Journal (BMJ) said the patient’s symptoms are consistent with foreign accent syndrome (FAS), a rare disorder where a person’s normal accent gives way to a new one. Literature on […]
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Rhod Gilbert 54, was diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2022 and explained in his video message, the news “p***ed him off”. The comedian has been receiving treatment at the Cardiff cancer centre where he is a patron for and has raised money for in the past. Speaking in a video message shown at the […]
While it is extremely rare for brain tumour patients to present solely with phantosmia as the first symptom, this was the case for the 70-year-old patient. She denied experiencing any of the classic brain tumour symptoms, like headaches, numbness, tingling, loss of balance, and others. Generally, episodic changes in smell and taste prompt investigations for […]
Bowel cancer is the second most deadly form of the disease in the UK, accounting for around 10 percent of cancer deaths. It is also the fourth most common cancer in the region, with roughly 120 new diagnoses made every day. Therefore, being aware of the symptoms could be potentially lifesaving. Also known as colorectal […]
Tony Sammonds, from Shropshire, is “grateful” that he kept on top of his health check-ups. This post is originally appeared on Express UK
Brain tumours describe a mass of abnormal cells growing anywhere inside the brain or skull region. Because the brain processes all information it receives for the senses, tumours on these organs can significantly interfere with taste and smell. For one patient, this resulted in strong imaginary scents of fireworks and matches. Neil Danziger, a 47-year-old […]
A family has shared their determination to help a terminally ill mum to raise money for when she leaves behind her twin daughters. Kirsty Simpson was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago at the age of 28. It has been a very difficult journey for her and her family and doctors told them devastating […]
PSA testing has resulted in numerous unnecessary biopsies in men with no cancer, the researchers say. And, for some men who do have cancer, the PSA test could have provided “false reassurance”. Dr Jon Burrows, chief executive at Oxford Biodynamics, said: “There is a clear need in everyday clinical practice for a highly accurate blood […]
In a new study, the University of Ottawa’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health (ICBH) has discovered “large gaps in research” on different types of cancer affecting Black communities in Canada. After conducting a meta-analysis of medical literature, the researchers behind the study found no data pertaining to Black communities on the 20 most common types of cancer […]
When 37-year-old Jennaca Russ started experiencing hematochezia – blood in her stools – as well as anaemia she was assured by doctors this was caused by her pregnancy. But the nurse knew something was wrong and booked a colonoscopy. This later revealed she actually had bowel cancer, also known as colon cancer. After giving birth […]