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My cancer has come back for a third time... Liz O'Riordan writes about her thoughts on Breast Cancer

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My cancer has come back for a third time... Liz O'Riordan writes about her thoughts on Breast Cancer

My cancer has come back for a third time – 8 things I wish I’d known at the start... Breast surgeon Dr Liz O'Riordan was diagnosed with cancer for the first time in 2015 aged 40. Eight years later, this is what she wishes she had known then See the full article by Liz O'Riordan from her book here:  Under the Knife: Life Lessons From The Operating Theatre, by Dr Liz O’Riordan (Unbound, £12.99) is out now "There’s one moment that stands out from my surgical training. I was a trainee at a conference and an eminent surgeon said to...

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Sarah Beeny; No Longer Afraid of Cancer TV Documentary

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Sarah Beeny; No Longer Afraid of Cancer TV Documentary

Sarah Beeny: Why I’m no longer scared of cancer - by Peony Hirwani TV presenter is set to release a candid documentary entitled ‘Sarah Beeny vs Cancer’, which follows her battle with breast cancer. Sarah Beeny says it took being diagnosed with cancer herself to end four decades of fear around the disease, as she opens up about her experience in a new documentary.The 51-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2022, and says her mother died of the same illness approximately 40 years ago.Beeny says her own diagnosis brought with it complicated questions about developments in breast cancer...

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Sunday Morning with Alex Jones - BBC Wales Interview

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Sunday Morning with Alex Jones - BBC Wales Interview

I was delighted to be approached by Alex Jones to chat about the creation of Bold Beanies and my experience of Breast Cancer on her BBC Radio Wales show on Sunday Morning. Talking hair loss from chemotherapy treatments and starting my small business making my innovative soft, comfy yet fashionable Bold Beanies from North Wales.

Explaining the need for stylish cancer headwear for younger women and what makes my award winning beanie cancer hats so popular for hair loss sufferers; my Bold Beanies Bouquets and roses to create a beautiful, traditional yet practical gifts for women suffering hair loss (from chemotherapy treatments or Alopecia); expanding the range to mens, teens and kids ranges also and the development of sustainable new products like head wraps, headscarves, face-masks, PICC sleeves all using quality Liberty and fun cotton fabrics and my book HOPE.

A positive story of survival 15 years after my grade 3 advanced diagnosis of Breast Cancer and how grateful I am to be able to watch my children grow, support lovely charities and make a difficult time for others just that bit more bearable.

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Sarah Beeny Breast Cancer Diagnosis... she knew it was coming.

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Sarah Beeny Breast Cancer Diagnosis... she knew it was coming.

Sarah Beeny: I have the cancer that killed my mother I can relate to so much of these words... wishing Sarah and her family every strength at this very difficult time. I know that love and laughter will help you through.  In a Telegraph exclusive to Anita Singh, the presenter talks about having the disease that killed her mother and the repressed emotions it unlocks. Sarah Beeny knew she was going to be given a diagnosis of breast cancer as soon as she walked into the doctor’s office. “Even though we’d all got masks on, you can look at people’s...

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Olivia Newton John dies peacefully with Stage 4 Metatastic Breast Cancer

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Olivia Newton John dies peacefully with Stage 4 Metatastic Breast Cancer

Olivia Newton-John has passed away aged 73, her family has confirmed The British-Australian singer and actress, known for her roles in Grease and hit songs like “Physical”, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, and spent years battling the illness.  She revealed in 2017 that it had returned for a third time, and she was living with stage-four metastatic breast cancer. Her husband John Easterling said in a statement shared on her social media: “Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect...

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