MTV star Ananda Lewis dies aged 52
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 The family of former MTV presenter Ananda Lewis has announced her death. In October 2024, she revealed to her fans that the breast cancer she’d been dealing with since 2018 had progressed to Stage 4, having originally discovered a pea-sized lump in her breast while showering. The […]
10 months ago
Breast cancer charity founder Kris Hallenga dies after living with illness for 15 years
‘She died with fulfilment and a heart full of love’ Kris Hallenga, the founder of breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!, has died at the age of 38. Hallenga had been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer in 2009 when she was just 23 and lived with the illness for 15 years. During this time, she campaigned for […]
2 years ago
Loose Women star Anne Diamond reveals she has breast cancer
She had been off-air for almost six months whilst she was treated for the disease Former Loose Women and Celebrity Big Brother star Anne Diamond has revealed she has breast cancer and has undergone a double mastectomy. In an interview with GB News, the presenter confirmed she had been privately battling the disease for several […]
3 years ago
EastEnders’ Samantha Womack ‘thankful for life’ after all clear from cancer
She is feeling ‘grateful’ to have been diagnosed early Samantha Womack, who is perhaps best known for playing Veronica Mitchell on EastEnders, has shared the news that she is now cancer-free. The actress was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year, after a routine health check. She is now doing well after undergoing both surgery […]
3 years ago
EastEnders’ Samantha Womack reveals breast cancer diagnosis in Olivia Newton-John tribute
Womack said she is now starting her ‘own battle with this disease’ Former EastEnders star Samantha Womack has revealed that she is battling breast cancer as she paid tribute to Olivia Newton-John. The actress, best known for her role as Ronnie Mitchell in the BBC soap, shared a picture of her and the Grease star from […]
3 years ago
Infertile men may be twice as likely to develop breast cancer, study suggests
The disease effects around 370 men a year A recent study illustrates how infertile men could be twice as likely to develop breast cancer than those who are able to procreate. New research from the charity Breast Cancer Now has revealed that infertility could be directly linked to breast cancer in men. Studies surrounding male […]
4 years ago