Smokers face graphic ad campaign showing tumour growing on cigarette
£2.7m advertising campaign will warn smokers that just 15 cigarettes can lead to a cancerous tumour
The NHS failed my father
When her dad became seriously ill, Hannah Rose had to battle for a proper diagnosis and care. But worse, she says, was the lack of compassion
High blood pressure, smoking and alcohol are biggest health risks
IHME global study of health risks finds that high blood pressure caused 9.4m early deaths, while smoking was next biggest
My brain tumour blog
When she was told she had a brain tumour, Jennie Cohen began to record her thoughts online. Here's how she coped with the diagnosis and surgery
The Yellow World by Albert Espinosa – review
Albert Espinosa's initially beguiling account of his 10-year battle with cancer is spoilt by self-help hokum, says Michael Hogan
‘Fighting cancer taught me how to live’
Albert Espinosa insists that his gruelling, 10-year battle against cancer was a happy time. Now he has written a book to explain why
Life after cancer
For many patients, remission of the disease is just the first step in a long and emotionally draining process of recovery
Breast cancer: should I examine myself for lumps?
Women are often advised to check their breasts once a month. But there is strong evidence that self-examination doesn't work
Bucket lists: are they a good idea?
Skydiving and swimming with dolphins are just two popular items on the lists of things people want to do before it's too late. But are they facing up to death – or merely in denial?
Sharks get cancer. Accept it
Dean Burnett: Sharks do get cancer, despite what many people say