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Glasgow Times
9 hours ago
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Healthy dad who smelt sugar ended up with brain cancer
Costa initially suspected he might be dealing with epilepsy, something he had experienced earlier in life. Antonio said that, as a family, they didn't really look into it but advised his dad to get a scan, thinking it was likely linked to his past epilepsy. However, in April, the family faced a horrible truth - Costa was found to have stage 4 brain cancer. Antonio said: "We were shellshocked. We didn't really know how to take it. "We were worried, scared, nervous, but then still trying to get to grips with the situation and what was going on because he had no symptoms. It just kind of proves that you can be a fit and healthy man, yet still have something wrong with you." Antonio continued: "My dad is a fighter. He's always fought all of his life. His nickname has been Rambo all of his life, because he's just known to get through any battle he's had to face. "He was shocked. He was taken aback. He was stunned. He didn't know how to react and I still don't think he knows how to react. The only things the NHS offer, which is the massive problem and why we're doing the fundraising, is a course of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. In the last 20 years the treatments haven't changed for glioblastomas in the UK. "So it's quite a scary thing to be diagnosed with, knowing that there's not much the NHS can do. Put it this way, they're telling us in the consultancy meetings not to cut back on anything and just enjoy your life, in the most harrowing way possible." The family refuses to give up hope. Inspired by success stories, they are exploring alternative therapies abroad, such as DC vaccine therapy in Munich, oncothermia as part of a clinical trial in London, a three-phase immunotherapy programme at the IZOK Clinic in Cologne, and peptide vaccine treatment from a specialist lab in Tübingen. The family needs to raise around £464,000 for these treatments, and have already managed to fundraise more than £260,000. If you want the link to his GoFundMe, follow this link. Costa has recently completed his radiotherapy and chemotherapy courses and has demonstrated an encouraging response, although it remains too early to assess the complete impact of these treatments. Antonio said: "It's harrowing what's going on with treatments for GMBs and the progress they've made over the last 20 years, not just for my dad but for every other patient who is suffering with the same thing. "It's almost like you get this and 'bye-bye', because the diagnosis is a grade four brain tumour glioblastoma, that is unmethylated and it's IDH wild type. Those two things mean it's the worst type of brain cancer you can get. But in reality there is so much that can be offered." Recommended reading: The overwhelming wave of solidarity from their community has profoundly touched the family. Antonio continued: "My dad is a hard-working, typical father figure. Raised three kids, he's got his grandkids. He's loving, he's generous, he'll do anything for anybody. "He's very giving, which is why I think he's reaped the rewards now in terms of people giving back and the GoFundMe. He loves rugby, he used to coach the local football and rugby team when I was growing up. "He's so down to earth, always looking to help people - good morals, good values - but he's a hard worker and he'll fight this just like any battle he has faced before. And he's faced some battles. So this is just going to be another one, it's the toughest test yet."
North Wales Chronicle
9 hours ago
- Health
- North Wales Chronicle
Healthy dad who smelt sugar ended up with brain cancer
After multiple examinations, the dad-of-four received the devastating news he had stage 4 IDH-wildtype glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain cancer. Since receiving his diagnosis, the 57-year-old, from Stoke-on-Trent, has received radiotherapy and chemotherapy, the only treatment options offered through the NHS for his type of cancer. The NHS identifies surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and targeted medications as conventional treatments for glioblastoma. In 2005, you were on MySpace. Scrolling through your iPod. Watching the first videos on YouTube. 👾 That was also the last time glioblastoma treatment saw a major breakthrough. Soon, that changes. We're ushering in a new era of genomic testing designed just for glioblastoma —… Currently, his relatives are trying to raise £350,000 for a potentially life-extending treatment in Germany, with total costs expected to reach approximately £464,000. Antonio, Costa's 27-year-old son who works as a quantity surveyor in Stoke-on-Trent, said: "All of our lives have just been flipped upside down. His sense of smell changed and he kept getting this strange, sweet caramel smell. We didn't think much of it. We definitely didn't know it was a symptom of something so serious." The alteration in Costa's sense of smell remained the only sign anything was wrong. Antonio continued: "It's really bizarre because symptoms-wise, he didn't have much at all. On the odd occasion, he would have a caramel smell, a sweet smell. But it would happen very quickly and once a month or so." "From what we now know they define them as mini seizures; they last seconds; nothing happens to you while you do it." Costa initially suspected he might be dealing with epilepsy, something he had experienced earlier in life. Antonio said that, as a family, they didn't really look into it but advised his dad to get a scan, thinking it was likely linked to his past epilepsy. However, in April, the family faced a horrible truth - Costa was found to have stage 4 brain cancer. Antonio said: "We were shellshocked. We didn't really know how to take it. "We were worried, scared, nervous, but then still trying to get to grips with the situation and what was going on because he had no symptoms. It just kind of proves that you can be a fit and healthy man, yet still have something wrong with you." Antonio continued: "My dad is a fighter. He's always fought all of his life. His nickname has been Rambo all of his life, because he's just known to get through any battle he's had to face. "He was shocked. He was taken aback. He was stunned. He didn't know how to react and I still don't think he knows how to react. The only things the NHS offer, which is the massive problem and why we're doing the fundraising, is a course of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. In the last 20 years the treatments haven't changed for glioblastomas in the UK. "So it's quite a scary thing to be diagnosed with, knowing that there's not much the NHS can do. Put it this way, they're telling us in the consultancy meetings not to cut back on anything and just enjoy your life, in the most harrowing way possible." The family refuses to give up hope. Inspired by success stories, they are exploring alternative therapies abroad, such as DC vaccine therapy in Munich, oncothermia as part of a clinical trial in London, a three-phase immunotherapy programme at the IZOK Clinic in Cologne, and peptide vaccine treatment from a specialist lab in Tübingen. The family needs to raise around £464,000 for these treatments, and have already managed to fundraise more than £260,000. If you want the link to his GoFundMe, follow this link. Costa has recently completed his radiotherapy and chemotherapy courses and has demonstrated an encouraging response, although it remains too early to assess the complete impact of these treatments. Antonio said: "It's harrowing what's going on with treatments for GMBs and the progress they've made over the last 20 years, not just for my dad but for every other patient who is suffering with the same thing. "It's almost like you get this and 'bye-bye', because the diagnosis is a grade four brain tumour glioblastoma, that is unmethylated and it's IDH wild type. Those two things mean it's the worst type of brain cancer you can get. But in reality there is so much that can be offered." Recommended reading: The overwhelming wave of solidarity from their community has profoundly touched the family. Antonio continued: "My dad is a hard-working, typical father figure. Raised three kids, he's got his grandkids. He's loving, he's generous, he'll do anything for anybody. "He's very giving, which is why I think he's reaped the rewards now in terms of people giving back and the GoFundMe. He loves rugby, he used to coach the local football and rugby team when I was growing up. "He's so down to earth, always looking to help people - good morals, good values - but he's a hard worker and he'll fight this just like any battle he has faced before. And he's faced some battles. So this is just going to be another one, it's the toughest test yet."
El Balad
2 days ago
- Business
- El Balad
وزيرة التنمية المحلية تبحث تعزيز المدن الذكية.. ونواب: تواكب التكنولوجيا الحديثة في العالم.. تطبق في القطاع الخاص ووزارة الإسكان بدأت تسير على النهج
Celebrity chef Antonio Carluccio, who helped popularise inexpensive Italian fare as the founder of an eponymous restaurant chain and a prolific cookbook writer, died at the age of 80. His death was announced on Wednesday via Carluccio's website, by the restaurant business on Twitter and by his agent. The cause was not immediately revealed. Carluccio, who was born and raised in Italy, had restaurants in Britain, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates bearing his name. He also appeared in several television shows and wrote 22 cookbooks. "Antonio built Carluccio's from one restaurant to the fantastic brand it is today," the restaurant company said in a statement. "It isn't just Antonio's name above our doors, but his heart and soul lives and breathes throughout our restaurants." Carluccio first came to prominence in Britain while running the Neal Street Restaurant in Covent Garden in 1981, earning a number of accolades and hosting famous patrons who included Prince Charles and Elton John. He also helped launch the career of chef Jamie Oliver by hiring him to work there. He co-founded what became the Carluccio's chain in 1999 and remained involved after selling his interest in the business. Carluccio was raised in northwest Italy and worked briefly as a journalist in Turin before becoming involved with the wine and food businesses. Both the Italian and British governments honoured him for his work. He received the Commendatore title from the Italian government in 1998. Queen Elizabeth II made him an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2007.
Time Out
2 days ago
- Business
- Time Out
Popular Casa Vostra pizzeria with long queues at Raffles City to open second outlet at Jem
Around a year ago, we bid farewell to the iconic McDonald's store at the first-floor corner unit of Raffles City Shopping Centre. In its place, Casa Vostra opened. The Italian eatery is the sister restaurant of La Bottega Enoteca – an award-winning pizzeria in Singapore by Chef Antonio Miscellaneo – and is meant to offer a more accessible, affordable and casual dining experience compared to the original. The reception? Polarising. Some loved that you could get Chef Antonio's signature pizzas at a fraction of the price (from $15 per pizza) and at a more convenient location, since La Bottega Enoteca is located in Joo Chiat. Others found the quality to be inconsistent. And many had things to say about the long queues due to the restaurant's no-reservations policy. Well, love it or hate it, you can't deny the restaurant's immense success, so much so that Chef Antonio has decided to open a second outlet in Singapore, this time in the heartlands. Casa Vostra's second branch is opening this September, 2025 at Jem in Jurong East. So if you're a Westie who's curious to find out if this popular pizzeria lives up to the hype, here's your chance. The new 80-seater restaurant will be larger than the Raffles City outlet, which only seats 60. It will also serve outlet-exclusive dishes like the Prosciutto e Fichi pizza ($27) and baked scamorza ($6). Of course, Chef Antonio's trademarked Newpolitan and Doublecrunch pizzas will still be headlining the menu, alongside dishes like Mamma's Aglio e Olio ($15), made with a recipe passed down by Chef Antonio's mother. Casa Vostra Jem will be located at 50 Jurong Gateway Rd, Jem, #01-03, Singapore 608549, and will be open for lunch and dinner daily.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Shoppers are rushing to get their hands on Disney dolls for under £3 at Home Bargains – and they'd make great gifts
ANYONE who has a Disney-obsessed son or daughter will know that merchandise doesn't come cheap. But mums are in luck ahead of the summer holidays as Home Bargains is selling Disney dolls for under £3. Advertisement 4 Shoppers are rushing to get their hands on Encanto dolls for less than £3 at Home Bargains Credit: Facebook 4 You can nab this whole family pack for just £6.99 down from £40 Credit: Facebook Taking to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing & Bargains UK, one mum revealed that Encanto dolls were on offer at the bargain shop. Down from £12.99 the Mirabel Madrigal doll is priced at just £2.99, giving shoppers a hefty £10 off the RRP. Meanwhile you can also pick up a five pack of Encanto dolls, including Antonio, Pepa, Camilo, Felix, and Dolores, for just £6.99 down from £40. Whether you're stocking up on birthday gifts or just feel like treating the kids this summer it means you can bag six dolls for under £10. Advertisement Fellow bargain hunters were seriously impressed, with Disney fans quick to like the post and make plans to grab the bargain for themselves. If you're on the hunt for more Disney bargains, fans are raving about both Tesco and Asda's crockery ranges, with some designs reduced to just a few pence. Asda has launched a brand new Beauty and the Beast collection, with one shopper sharing a snap of some adorable cups to Facebook group The teacups have classic characters from the film, including Belle, Lumiere and Cogsworth, while an inscription on the pink-themed chinaware says 'never give up'. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Sharing a snap of the cups online, one woman said: 'Beauty and the beast fans Asda have these new mugs for £3.50 each.' Meanwhile another Disney fan spotted some reduced cups in Tesco featuring their most iconic character - Mickey Mouse. Inside brand new Lilo and Stitch cafe in Scots store The cups feature the letters of the alphabet with Mickey in various poses, which have been slashed from £1.50 to just 38p. Snapping them up, one happy shopper wrote: 'All different letters.... reduced to 0.38p.' Advertisement 4 Disney fans spied a brand new Beauty and the Beast range in Asda Credit: facebook / extreme couponing and bargains 4 Meanwhile Tesco has slashed the price of mugs featuring Mickey Mouse Credit: facebook / extreme couponing and bargains
