Cancer

Mev Ghazanfar, a HR business partner who was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2018. She is among the thousands of people living with cancer who are being "ghosted" by loved ones as they navigate their diagnosis and treatment.

Hampshire woman 'ghosted' by friends following cancer diagnosis

A fundraiser has been launched for a family after a dad-of-two was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Pictured: Lee (left) with his wife Danielle (middle) and their two children.

Fundraiser for dad whose cancer has gone from treatable to terminal

Mark Kelly underwent treatment for prostate cancer at QA Hospital in April 2026

'Former Pompey team-mate Alan Knight saved my life': Mark Kelly

Lucinda Greig, left, and her mother, Jean Withinshaw.

Woman gears up for cycling fundraiser for 'legend' Portchester mum, 91

From L-R: Katie, Chris and Kerry

Trio to set off on 46-mile walk to raise money for cancer charity

Andrew John Rossiter will only be receiving half of his £104k pension pot despite having terminal cancer and being given less than a year to live.

Falklands War veteran with cancer only gets half of £104k pension

Marvin and Amelia Ternan

Woman abseils Spinnaker Tower on anniversary in memory of late husband

The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at Queen Alexandra Hospital (QAH) has achieved the highest possible rating in a national quality award.

QA's cancer support centre gets top marks in national rating

Stansted House

Menopause experts unite to support women across Hampshire

Stansted House

Menopause experts unite to support women across Hampshire

Kerry Brailey lost more than 2st in just a few months

Single mum who battled cancer nominated for Woman of the Year award

Vikki Felton found her confidence again after signing up to a Couch to 5K programme

Couch to 5K 'helped rebuild my trust in my body', says cancer survivor

Katie Barnham is raising money to support herself after a cancer diagnosis

Baker raises over £4,000 in less than a month after cancer diagnosis

Alexander Reynaert is doing a 75-mile walk in memory of his grandfather, who died from pancreatic cancer

Teenager heads to Portsmouth to start 75-mile endurance walk

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How hot will it get today? - as 'extreme' sweltering weather continues

Sue and Harry Secombe QE2 1979

Tribute to ever-smiling heroine of care and compassion Sue Williams
Tributes paid to Hampshire stalwart Sue Williams
Kelly Brown

Skin Analytics’ DERM Zero is the first to recurve clearance to autonomously check skin lesions via a smartphone

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Jules Trigg has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after almost reaching remission. The mum-of-one was initially diagnosed with cervical cancer last year after visiting her GP 21 times.

'I'm fighting for time': Paramedic diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

Ian Thomson is calling for action after his cancer symptoms were not taken seriously by doctors.

Man calls for action after cancer symptoms weren't 'taken seriously'

Robert Fielder, 61, from Fareham is taking part in a vital early detection research for cancer at QA Hospital.

Generous cancer sufferer helping others by supporting vital research

Mandy Edwards of Portsmouth, who died from bowel cancer

Family honour memory of mum as they fundraise after her death at 46

Jenny Blowers from Gosport, left, and Royal Marsden renal and melanoma research nurse Lauren Grostate are running the London Marathon 2026 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Gosport woman to take on London Marathon with her cancer nurse

The Inflammacheck device will measure a range of markers in the breath to create a unique "breath print" that can help clinicians distinguish between different lung diseases.

Research study underway to help detect lung cancer earlier and faster

Ellie Turner from Portsmouth and right, with her family. She was diagnosed with breast cancer twice in just four years after it was initially missed on her mammogram.

'I had breast cancer twice in 4 years; now I don't trust mammograms'

'After cancer, my life has changed so much in a year'

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Charlotte Fairall, Sophie's mum and founder of Sophie's Legacy. Picture: Sarah Standing (160924-6135)

Sophie Fairall’s legacy lives on as mum's fight leads to cancer plan
Four years of “fighting” for change has led to a major break through as Sophie’s Legacy celebrates the publication of a 10-year cancer plan.
Sophie Lewis

Celebrities encourage award nominations for children with cancer

Former Pompey hero Shaka Hislop has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Breaking Pompey Premier League hero facing cancer battle

PO (D) James King, who has served in the Royal Navy for over 19 years, is determined not to stop his military career despite being diagnosed with stage two bowel cancer.

Driven Royal Navy diver vows to serve despite "shock" cancer diagnosis

Family, friends and well-wishers before the dinner. Charity fundraising dinner honouring the life of Callum Lynch who died of insulinoma, which took place at the Royal Maritime Club, Queen Street, Portsea.

"Phenomenal" tribute to Portsmouth family man who died of rare cancer

Aviators part of 809 Naval Air Squadron, currently deployed on the Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales, made custom pink patches to raise money for breast cancer charities in memory of a former Commander who died.

Aviators rally behind cause for "powerhouse" Commander who died

Eve Wilson, 16, from Portsmouth, at the launch of the film Kids Like Us. A documentary raising awareness of childhood cancer in which Eve shared her journey.

Inspiring teen excited by Emmy nomination after sharing cancer journey

The hypnotising visual is designed to help people 'stand inside their insides'

Stunning image of 3.2 billion characters shows humans’ genetic make up

Nearly three in 10 leukaemia patients see their GP three or more times before diagnosis.

The signs and symptoms of leukaemia you need to know about

At the summit of Kilimanjaro, Tom, Parker and Cllr Fred Birkett holding Sophie's Legacy flags

Man 'walks in syrup and breathes through custard' in memory of girl, 9

The number of people losing their lives to mouth cancer in the UK has increased by 46% in the last 10 years.

The common symptom of mouth cancer you shouldn't ignore

James on a well deserved day off from running duties

1310 mile Run for Cancer research UK

An inspiring Naval Officer, Commander Amy Gilmore, passed away after a hard-fought battle with breast cancer. She regularly served in Portsmouth and aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth.

"Outstanding naval officer" dies after hard-fought cancer battle

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK with one in seven women being diagnosed in their lifetime.

You should never ignore these six signs of breast cancer

Last data has revealed that nearly one in three cancer patients are waiting longer for their first treatment.

The best performing hospital trusts for first cancer treatment

Isla was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma in May and has started a 15 month course of chemotherapy.

Community rallies round seven-year-old after stage 4 cancer diagnosis

CPO Andy Leonard from the Institute of Naval Medicine and Ian 'Ticker' Udell-Hart from HMS Sultan will tackle the gruelling 'Chase the Sun South' challenge on Saturday, 21 June.

"We're cycling over 205 miles to battle cancer on longest day"

Every day men across the UK are dying early from preventable causes.

You should never ignore these five symptoms if you are a man

Alan Knight has raised £40,000 for cancer charities following his diagnosis for prostate cancer

Pompey legend Alan Knight opens up about prostate cancer fight

Our Furture Health clinic to set up a mobile clinic in the car park of Morrisons on Lakesmere Road, Horndean, between May 22 and May 31.

Residents given chance to join UK's largest health research programme

Great morning's work done!

Bags of kindness from Waterlooville slimmers

Milton Jones will no longer be performing in Portsmouth after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Milton Jones cancels city show - diagnosed with prostate cancer

A giant inflatable bowel is going to be set up in Portsmouth to raise awareness for bowel cancer.

Giant inflatable bowel that you can walk inside to go on display

A skin expert has outlined five warning signs of skin cancer.

Skin cancer symptoms: five warning signs according to a skin expert

Jade and her grandmother, Sheila

The charity fund-raising season begins - the Chancellor must hear Judith Potts

Arnie Delstanche is taking on a marathon in Norway in June for Cancer Research UK - dressed as a T-Rex

Southsea man to take on arctic marathon dressed as a T-Rex

Ellie Stenning-Stride will launch Cancer Research UK's Race for Life in Portsmouth after discovering she had ovarian cancer following an operation to treat endometriosis.

“I went for a hysterectomy and woke up to discover I had ovarian cancer at 33"

Christmas 2024 Janine Pert after being given the news No Evidence of Disease

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Cass Lewis revealed that during the recording of Skunk Anansie’s long-awaited new album he received a cancer diagnosis.

Skunk Anansie bassist Cass reveals Stage 4 cancer diagnosis