The majority of men with testicular cancer are now surviving for much longer than ever before.
Figures released by Cancer Research UK showed that survival rates in the UK soared to 96% in 2009, much higher than in the early 70’s when a lesser proportion of testicular cancer patients survived, at 68%. Read more
A new motoring world record has been set by a team of four supporting the Stroke Association charity. Phil Bilingham, from Wales, Shannon Currie, from England, Duncan Mackenzie, from Scotland and Gerry Mulligan, from Northern Ireland, successfully drove to 18 countries within 24 hours, Read more
If you’re new to our blog, we started sponsoring Greig in 2013 for his incredible ‘anti-bucket list’ 101 Things to do When You Survive . Since then, he’s travelled around Costa Rica, Ecuador,Bolivia, the Galapagos, Argentina and most of the rest of South America. Read more
Scientists in Houston, America have developed a new chemotherapy drug to fight non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
The drug, which was being investigated for its potency against the two different types of cancer has been found to be effective in about one-third of the 58 patients who participated in the study. Read more
The American Association of Diabetes Educators has issued a set of travel safety guidelines aimed at patients with diabetes who are faced with the challenge of managing their glucose levels whilst travelling.
Being prepared and having a plan can empower patients, ensure safety and create a reliable framework for glucose management during summer holidays or travels abroad. Read more
