Tag: cancer

Scots doctors buy £2m prostate surgery robot originally designed for military

Health

Deadline News Journalist - June 3, 2016

SCOTTISH health chiefs are spending £2m on a robot originally designed for the military to perform keyhole prostate surgery. Prostate removal - known as a...

Dad of one dies of cancer two days after holding farewell party for friends and family

Health

Deadline News Journalist - May 12, 2016

A FATHER of one died of cancer just two days after holding a farewell party in his local pub for friends and family. Brave Simon...

Family pay tribute to boy, 8, who battled rare cancers

Health

Peter Laing - April 14, 2016

THE family of a young boy who has died after battling rare brain and spine tumours have paid tribute to their “little fighter”. Jayden Nicol,...

Tributes following death of cancer patient who let the world see her face

Community

Deadline News Journalist - January 6, 2016

FRIENDS have paid tribute following the death of a cancer patient who made headlines by publishing pictures of her face after it was ravaged...

Cats in smoking homes more susceptible to cancer than dogs, research reveals

Entertainment

Kirsty Stewart - December 29, 2015

HOUSEHOLD cats are more susceptible to cancer than dogs when living with smokers, new research has revealed. The ongoing study by the University of Glasgow...