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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know

Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.

Mother wants change so child ‘didn’t die for nothing’

Sam Tucker says "opportunities were missed" when her daughter Holly, 6, was diagnosed with a tumour.

Streeting brands doctor’s union ‘moaning minnies’ over GP online booking

All NHS practices were required by the government to provide web bookings from October - but the union opposes the move.

Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry

BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.

Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry

BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.

Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry

BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.

Cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment

Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery.

Cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment

Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery.