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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'I was told painful toilet sign was menopause, but it wasn't'
Susan Seargent, 56, known to many as Charlie, went to the doctor after suffering with exhaustion, abdominal pain and recurring UTIs in 2020 A woman who was told her exhaustion was due to the stress of being a teacher was diagnosed with stage three cancer. Susan Seargent, 56, known as Charlie, sought medical advice after experiencing exhaustion, abdominal pain and recurring UTIs in 2020. She was reassured that she was going through the menopause and that her symptoms were also linked to the stress of her teaching job. She was fitted with a Mirena coil and began hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to alleviate the symptoms. However, during a trip to Norfolk with her husband Peter, 53, in February 2023, Susan found herself needing to urinate frequently, then struggling to do so at other times. Scans revealed a 17cm cyst and she underwent an emergency hysterectomy. But, six weeks later, doctors confirmed it was stage three endometrial cancer, which had spread. After undergoing six rounds of chemotherapy, Susan is now in remission and raising funds for cancer charities. Susan, from Lower Hartshay, Derbyshire, said: "I don't blame anyone. But looking back, I now see how all those little things, the fatigue, the UTIs, the pain after eating, were pointing to something more serious. "Menopause is finally being taken seriously, which is so important. But I do think we need more awareness that not everything is the menopause. Some symptoms can be signs of something else." Primary school teacher Susan began seeking medical advice for her symptoms in 2020, which included recurrent urinary tract infections, abdominal pain, and fatigue. These were largely attributed to the stress of her profession and the hormonal changes associated with menopause. Trusting this diagnosis, Susan had a Mirena coil fitted and commenced hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She recalled: "I even remember doctors increasing the dosage of vaginal oestrogen in my HRT because of the UTIs." However, it wasn't until a trip to Norfolk with her husband Peter during Valentine's week in February 2023 that Susan realised something was seriously amiss. She explained: "We'd walked miles, and I kept needing the toilet every 30 minutes. Then one night, I woke up needing to go and just couldn't. The pain was excruciating." Following an emergency hospital visit where she was fitted with a catheter, scans revealed a 17cm cyst when her symptoms failed to improve. Showing her resilience, Susan humorously named it "Cedric the cyst". She underwent an emergency full hysterectomy and, six weeks later, received the devastating news that it was cancer. She said: "They said it was a low chance it would be anything serious. But it was stage three and had already spread to the outside lining of my uterus, in the fluid and right ovary, which they found after the peritoneal washing. It was very hard to hear." Susan was referred to oncology and underwent six rounds of chemotherapy, from August to September 2023, each round lasting six-and-a-half hours. Despite losing her hair and strength, she refused to let the diagnosis define her. To maintain a positive outlook, she set herself a challenge: walking the Limestone Way whilst undergoing treatment. She said: "I was sick, wearing a bobbly hat, holding walking poles and being overtaken by everyone. But I kept going. It helped my mental health, and people started telling me my story inspired them to get outdoors too." It wasn't until after her cancer treatment had concluded that Susan saw a menopause specialist. She said: "I finally got an appointment, two years after being referred, and this was unfortunately after my hysterectomy and chemotherapy. The specialist just said, 'I'm so sorry I'm only just seeing you now.' It was just too late." The cancer had progressed to stage 3. Susan is of the belief that if she had seen the menopause specialist earlier and had a smear test sooner, they could have potentially discovered it before it reached this stage. When women reach the age of 50, the smear test is every five years, however Susan's last smear test was in 2019 and her cancer was detected and diagnosed in 2023. Now on the road to recovery, she's planning to cycle 56 miles in the Chris Hoy Tour de 4 on September 7, using an electric bike as part of her ongoing healing journey. She said: "I've had 'Cedric the cyst' removed, and 'Hetty the hernia' too and this is the next step for me." Susan is planning to raise awareness and fundraise for the Children's Cancer Unit Charity, inspired by her 19 year old daughter Martha's primary school friend, who also battled cancer in primary school. Susan said: "When you think of how tough cancer is as an adult and then imagine a 10 or 11 year-old going through it, it's just heart-breaking. That's why I'm doing this."
New Straits Times
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Actress Regina Ho enjoys confinement meals by Michelin-starred chef
HONG KONG: Actress Regina Ho recently captured public attention after sharing a video chronicling her luxurious 28-day stay at a postnatal confinement centre, following the birth of her first child. The 31-year-old and her non-celebrity husband, Cedric, welcomed a baby girl, affectionately known as Baby R, in April. The couple married in 2023. In her post, Ho expressed gratitude for the comprehensive support provided by the centre, particularly as she and Cedric are first-time parents. "I had a relaxed and happy confinement period. Life is slowly returning to normal, and I look forward to watching Baby R grow up healthy day by day," she wrote. The video showed Ho arriving at the centre in a specially arranged car from the hospital. Upon arrival, she was greeted with a fully prepared suite, complete with baby clothes and all necessary supplies. "All I had to do was check in," the TVB star said. Throughout her stay, Ho received round-the-clock care from a dedicated nurse for both herself and her newborn. She was also treated to daily foot soaks, traditional Chinese medicine consultations for postpartum recovery, and six nutritious meals a day – each specifically tailored to her needs by a nutritionist. To further enhance the experience, the confinement centre arranged for a Michelin-starred chef to prepare her postpartum meals, which included premium ingredients such as fish maw and abalone. Additionally, Ho enjoyed daily facials and body contouring treatments designed to help her regain her pre-pregnancy figure. She also received personalised yoga coaching. "It's a queen-level indulgence," Ho said.
Economic Times
04-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Amazon racing to roll out AI chatbot Cursor amid employee pressure: Report
Tech major Amazon is in advanced talks to roll out an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Cursor, across its workforce, amid pressure from its employees seeking access to the popular AI chatbot, according to internal company communications reviewed by Business Insider. The report added, an Amazon HR manager who oversees the company's AI adoption told employees via messaging platform Slack that the company is working "asap" to integrate Cursor. Though they added that the deployment might take some time, as 'a few high priority security issues' to Amazon's tight security requirements. This move indicates a significant shift for the US tech major, which typically doesn't encourage its employees to use any external AI tools since the company provides its own AI coding assistant called Q and an internal AI chatbot named 'Cedric'. The report further added that in a Slack group dedicated to Cursor discussion, approximately 1,500 Amazon employees participated to show interest in the tool. Internal polling results within the group showed more than 60 Amazon employees preferred Cursor over other competing tools, such as Windsurf, which only 10 people chose. Last year, Cursor's desktop application gained popularity, particularly for its ability to assist with coding using Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet model. Its features got a further boost when Microsoft added the model to GitHub Copilot. The platform's rise continued after AI researcher Andrej Karpathy helped popularise the idea of 'vibe coding', where developers let AI take the lead on writing code. By March, the tool had over one million daily users, highlighting its rapid growth and appeal. Company chief Andy Jassy acknowledged Cursor's popularity during last month's earnings call, citing the company as a key driver behind the "explosion of coding agents."Also Read: Windsurf vs Cursor: Inside OpenAI's quest for an AI coding startup
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Amazon racing to roll out AI chatbot Cursor amid employee pressure: Report
Tech major Amazon is in advanced talks to roll out an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Cursor, across its workforce, amid pressure from its employees seeking access to the popular AI chatbot, according to internal company communications reviewed by Business Insider. The report added, an Amazon HR manager who oversees the company's AI adoption told employees via messaging platform Slack that the company is working "asap" to integrate Cursor. Though they added that the deployment might take some time, as 'a few high priority security issues' to Amazon's tight security requirements. This move indicates a significant shift for the US tech major, which typically doesn't encourage its employees to use any external AI tools since the company provides its own AI coding assistant called Q and an internal AI chatbot named 'Cedric'. The report further added that in a Slack group dedicated to Cursor discussion, approximately 1,500 Amazon employees participated to show interest in the tool. Internal polling results within the group showed more than 60 Amazon employees preferred Cursor over other competing tools, such as Windsurf, which only 10 people chose. Last year, Cursor's desktop application gained popularity, particularly for its ability to assist with coding using Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet model. Its features got a further boost when Microsoft added the model to GitHub Copilot. The platform's rise continued after AI researcher Andrej Karpathy helped popularise the idea of ' vibe coding ', where developers let AI take the lead on writing code. By March, the tool had over one million daily users, highlighting its rapid growth and appeal. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories Company chief Andy Jassy acknowledged Cursor's popularity during last month's earnings call, citing the company as a key driver behind the "explosion of coding agents." Also Read: Windsurf vs Cursor: Inside OpenAI's quest for an AI coding startup
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Why Amazon may ditch its own AI coding assistant for Cursor that CEO Andy Jassy says is behind explosion of coding agents
FILE - An Amazon company logo marks the facade of a building, March 18, 2022, in Schoenefeld near Berlin. AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File) Amazon is in advanced talks to roll out the popular AI coding assistant Cursor across its workforce, responding to growing internal pressure from employees seeking access to the development tool, according to internal company communications reviewed by Business Insider. An Amazon HR manager overseeing artificial intelligence adoption told staff via Slack that the company is working "asap" to formally adopt Cursor, though deployment hinges on resolving "a few high priority security issues" to meet Amazon's stringent security requirements. The potential deal represents a significant shift for Amazon, which typically discourages employees from using external AI tools when the company offers competing products. Amazon already provides its own AI coding assistant called Q and maintains an internal AI chatbot named "Cedric." Internal pressure mounts as 1,500 workers join cursor channel by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The discussions emerged after several Amazon employees actively lobbied for Cursor access through internal channels. A dedicated Slack channel for Cursor enthusiasts has attracted approximately 1,500 Amazon participants, demonstrating substantial employee interest in the tool. Internal polling within the channel showed more than 60 Amazon employees preferred Cursor over competing tools like Windsurf, with only about 10 choosing the latter option. Employees praised Cursor's speed and user experience, with one noting that "Cursor changes are almost instantaneous, whereas Q dev still takes minutes to make a change." Cursor's $9B valuation signals competitive threat to Amazon's Q The timing coincides with Cursor's meteoric rise in the AI development space. Anysphere , Cursor's maker, recently secured $900 million in funding at a $9 billion valuation, representing a dramatic increase from its $2.4 billion December valuation, according to reports from the Financial Times and TechCrunch. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy acknowledged Cursor's market impact during last month's earnings call, citing the company as a key driver behind the "explosion of coding agents." The potential adoption comes as Amazon develops its own advanced AI coding tool, codenamed "Kiro," designed to compete directly with Cursor's capabilities. iQoo Z10 Review: 7300mAh battery packed in a slim design AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
