Two Irvine school children left letters on Humza Yousaf's desk in the Scottish Parliamentary Chamber to emphasise how important free meals at school are.
03.05.2023 - 15:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Pancreatic cancer has some of the hardest to spot symptoms of any cancer, especially in its early stages, with it known as the 'silent disease'.
People are being urged to look for two key early warning signs however, with the disease being brought to the public's attention after US TV star Jerry Springer died aged 79 from the disease last month. He had only been diagnosed months ago.
The cancer has one of the lowest 10 year survival rates of any cancer with just five per cent surviving for more than a decade after initial diagnosis, according to Cancer Research UK. The Mirror has highlighted some crucial symptoms to know, given the disease's mortality rate.
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Researches say there are two particular symptoms to be aware of that could help doctors diagnose it early. This includes yellowing of the skin (jaundice) and bleeding in the stomach or intestine.
Two other lesser-known and unrecognised warning signs of pancreatic cancer could also be increased thirst and dark yellow urine, according to researchers. These symptoms were highlighted in a study last year.
“When pancreatic cancer is diagnosed earlier, patients have a higher chance of survival,” said Dr Weiqi Liao, data scientist at the University of Oxford.
“It is possible to diagnose patients when they visit their GP, but both patients and GPs need to be aware of the symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer.”
“Being aware of the early symptoms of pancreatic cancer is crucial if we are to diagnose patients earlier and improve pancreatic cancer survival,” added Dr Pippa Corrie, chair of the pancreatic workstream of the NCRI Upper Gastrointestinal Group and Consultant Medical Oncologist at
Two Irvine school children left letters on Humza Yousaf's desk in the Scottish Parliamentary Chamber to emphasise how important free meals at school are.
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One fatal illness has a host of symptoms that can easily be dismissed, including weakness in the ankles or legs, muscle cramps or weight loss.
Medical experts have warned that there's a 'silent' symptom of high cholesterol levels that can show up on your feet. Cholesterol is vital within the body to help create hormones and cell membranes, but too much of the fatty substance can lead to significant health problems.
cause of death one year ago this month has now been revealed.Liotta, 67, died from pulmonary edema and acute heart failure in his sleep while working on a movie in the Dominican Republic on May 26 of last year, according to documents obtained by TMZ, due to a condition that affects half of Americans over the age of 45: atherosclerosis.Dubbed a “silent killer,” atherosclerosis is marked by the slow buildup of plaque in your arteries, complications of which include both pulmonary edema and acute heart failure.Experts describe plaque as a sticky byproduct in the blood that’s made up of a combination of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other deposits. As plaque clogs the walls of the vascular system, arteries become hard and narrow.
A medical expert has revealed some of the most important diet swaps you can make in order to reduce the risk of a common 'silent killer' in your body. Cholesterol, although it's vital for performing certain jobs within your system, can be dangerous if too much is present in the body.
as she is to cruise down a red carpet in a sequined Bob Mackie number. While on the ground in London for , though, the hitmaker turned to Vivienne Westwood to create a custom wardrobe for her with a distinctly British edge.Having made in a bespoke lilac suit paired with elbow-length gloves and jumbo-sized pearls on May 6, Perry leaned into the gilded mood of the overall coronation celebrations in a custom Vivienne Westwood gown while performing at the coronation concert. Katy Perry at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023, during the coronation of King Charles III.Katy Perry in her custom Vivienne Westwood gown.The corseted 18th-century silhouette, made using gold metallic leatherette, was designed to “exude baroque grandeur,” according to the brand.
had commissioned Bruce Oldfield, British couturier and longtime friend of the royal family, to design . It isn’t surprising that Queen Camilla turned to someone she already trusts, having worked with Oldfield to design pieces for other landmark moments, from the 2016 State Opening of Parliament to the 2021 premiere of No Time to Die.
Molly-Mae Hague has been flooded with compliments after showing off her natural look. It comes after the new mum was praised for keeping it real when it came to her post-baby body.
More than seven million households across the UK have now received a £301 cost of living payment directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). A ‘small number’ of payments have still to be made and will continue until May 17, 2023.