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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
This Rare 'Silent' Cancer Has Quadrupled Among Millennials
A new study, published this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that a rare form of cancer – appendix cancer, or appendiceal adenocarcinoma – is as much as three times as common among Gen X, born between 1965 and 1980, as it is among those born in the '40s. However, for older millennials who were born in the '80s (millennials were born between 1981-1996), the rates were more than four times higher. The Christie NHS Foundation Trust explains it accounts for 0.4% of all cancers of the bowel; it's a rare condition. But what is appendix cancer, how do you spot it, and why might it be on the rise? Appendiceal adenocarcinoma, the most common form of appendix cancer, can often develop 'without developing symptoms,' the Cleveland Clinic shares. Because it can be so hard to spot, it is sometimes described as a 'silent' cancer in its early stages. Often, people only notice signs when the tumours have spread; the NHS say that it is often only spotted during surgery. Some symptoms that may occur, however, include: Appendicitis Bloating A buildup of fluid in your abdomen An increased waist size Abdominal or pelvic pain. Changes in bowel habits (including diarrhoea) Nausea and vomiting Feeling full soon after you start eating. Speak to your GP immediately if you notice signs of appendix cancer. This study did not seek to find out why different generations have different rates of appendix cancer. But it is not the only cancer which has followed a similar generational pattern – bowel and breast cancer, for instance, are both affecting more and more young people while rates among older people stay roughly stable. Speaking to the New York Times, gastroenterologist and colon cancer expert Dr Andrew T. Chan, who was not involved in the study, suggested that some changes to our diet over time might be responsible for the uptick in bowel cancers. But it is hard to say more about appendix cancer, which is already a poorly understood condition. Cancer expert Professor Andreana Holowaty told the publication that the rise does not seem to be caused by an increase in diagnoses, however, not least because the disease is so hard to spot. 'Similar trends have been reported for other gastrointestinal cancers, suggestive of a potential shared cause contributing to this increasing cancer burden across generations,' the paper reads. Scientists' Bowel Cancer Breakthrough 'Pivotal' For Future Treatment These 3 Diet Changes May Reduce Your Bowel Cancer Risk By 47% The Nutrient Linked To Lower Cancer, Heart Disease, And Dementia Risk
Mint
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Team Peaky Blinders auctions costumes, including suits worn by Cillian Murphy, to raise money for cancer charity
The famous TV series Peaky Blinders auctioned off original costumes from the show, including suits worn by actor Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, to raise £19,000 (approximately ₹ 22 lakh) for a cancer charity. A period-style grey three-piece suit, which the 48-year-old Irish actor wore in the final episode of the sixth series, was sold for £1,650 ( ₹ 1.90 lakh). The suit came with a handwritten note on a piece of script found in a pocket, which said: 'Takes off ring'. 1.90 lakh). The suit came with a handwritten note on a piece of script found in a pocket, which said: 'Takes off ring'. Another three-piece woollen suit that Murphy wore as Shelby fetched the highest price of £3,000 ( ₹ 3.45 lakh). It came with a label reading: 'Tommy suit C'. A hat worn by Sam Claflin, who played fascist MP Oswald Mosley during series five and six, sold for £180 ( ₹ 15,300). 15,300). A coat worn by the late Helen McCrory as Shelby family matriarch Polly Gray in episode four of series three sold for £650 ( ₹ 55,600). 55,600). Tommy Shelby's wedding suit in episode one of the third season, which sold for £1,600 ( ₹ 1.36 lakh). 1.36 lakh). An embroidered jacket worn by Aimee Ffion Edwards as Esme Shelby in season six sold for £240 ( ₹ 20,500). Other items auctioned included hats, dresses, ties, and shoes from the hit show. The Omega Auctions sale ran for four weeks from April 22. It concluded on May 20 with a themed event held at the Peaky Blinders bar on Peter Street in Manchester, featuring costume displays and live bidding. All proceeds from the auction have gone to The Christie Charity, which supports cancer patients and research at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. Oscar-winner Murphy is set to reprise his role as Birmingham gangster Shelby in a film set after the final season of the show, which ran from 2013 to 2022. Across six series, Peaky Blinders tackled the rise of fascism, Irish republican politics, and communist activities through the period following the First World War, along with Shelby's political ambitions. The sequel movie, written by the show's creator and screenwriter, Steven Knight, is due for release this autumn.
Wales Online
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The Alarm's Mike Peters was 'an icon of Welsh music who never forgot his roots'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Denbighshire Council's leader paid tribute to The Alarm frontman Mike Peters, who passed away last month. Mike died aged 66 after having treatment at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. He was first diagnosed with the blood cancer chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) more than 30 years ago, aged 36. Stars of the 1980s, The Alarm sold over six million albums with their brand of post-punk alternative music, releasing 19 albums. Speaking at this week's cabinet meeting, Denbighshire 's leader Cllr Jason McLellan paid tribute to the late star. 'I think it is fair to say that Mike was truly an icon of Welsh music, and he was a proud resident of Denbighshire,' he said. Sign up for the North Wales Live newslettersent twice daily to your inbox. 'He was really proud of his roots here in North Wales and here in Denbighshire, growing up in Rhyl and Prestatyn, living in Dyserth. Mike travelled the world with his band. He sold millions of records and worked with the likes of Queen, U2, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen, but he never, ever forgot his roots, and on the world stage, he talked about his love of Wales and particularly North Wales and his roots in Rhyl and Dyserth.' He added: 'He had a special relationship with his fans, and fans travelled from all over the country and all over the world to come to this part of North Wales to his annual event, The Gathering. His origins were in Rhyl Town Hall. One of the times I saw Mike recently was as COVID was finishing and a concert in Rhyl Town Hall, a brilliant occasion and in Prestatyn and recently in Llandudno as well. 'Mike was a real strong supporter of the Welsh language. His 1989 album, his fourth album, 'Change', was released as a Welsh language album as well, at a time when he led the way on that, and he was proud to play on the steps of the Senedd at the opening ceremony in 1999.' Cllr McLellan said Mike would be remembered for raising awareness and funds around blood cancer through his Love, Hope, Strength charity, saving many lives. The leader sent best wishes to Mike's family. Last year the frontman had been due to fly to Chicago for a 50-date US tour, but doctors diagnosed him with Richter's syndrome, a much more aggressive lymphoma. Mike leaves his wife Jules, 58, and two sons, Dylan, 20, and Evan, 18. Public notices in your area
Wales Online
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Mike Peters' heartbroken wife on her 'true love' and honouring his final wish
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The heartbroken wife of The Alarm frontman Mike Peters has paid a moving tribute to her late husband, who died in the early hours of Tuesday morning, April 29. Jules Peters said Mike, 66, died at home and was now 'totally free' after a 30-year battle against lymphoma. The North Wales star had been undergoing treatment at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. In recent weeks he had been taking part in a clinical trial in the hope of finding new ways to treat aggressive lymphoma. In a social media post, Jules said Mike had been brought back to the family home in Dyserth, Denbighshire, to spend his final moments with his family. 'He passed with us all by his side,' she wrote. 'Michael Peters' dying wishes were for us to be happy, to live our lives, to keep on moving forwards. He told me the other day that he would always be in the other room. Whilst my heart is forever broken after losing my true love in the early hours of this morning, I remain committed to living the best life ever in honour of our beloved Michael Leslie Peters, 1959-2025.' The Prestatyn-born musician was working in Kwik Save's IT department when he saw the Sex Pistols play in Chester. Inspired, he launched his own band, The Toilets, in Rhyl in 1977. After several line-up and name changes, The Alarm played their first gig in Prestatyn in 1981. They would go on to sell around five million records, becoming the first Welsh musicians since Tom Jones and Bonnie Tyler to crack the US market, supporting big names such as U2, Queen, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. Following his diagnosis of lymphoma in 1995, Mike later twice battled chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. He and Jules – who fought her own cancer battle - were married for 39 years, having sons Dylan, 20 and Evan, 18. Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community (Image: Arwyn Roberts/North Wales Live) Despite Mike's overseas touring, he always felt the call of his homeland. Jules said he 'gravitated back to North Wales at any potential opportunity', adding: 'Lucky for me, as that's how I bumped into him in August 1986 and, boom, just like that, we were engaged within a week!' 'I was made for loving him. Aged nineteen he swept me off my feet and I never looked back. We always joked that I was the kisser and he was the kissed… "He always had his eye on the next tune, the next adventure and kept me wanting more. He was my Alpha Male.' Urging Mike's fans to 'be happy' for a life well lived, Jules added: 'I will forever be his kisser and will do my best to fulfil all of his desires, heading into the Next Life. Thanks for loving him so much.' (Image: Jules Peters/PA Wire) Alongside Jules, he co-founded Love Hope Strength, a cancer charity to encourage action around stem cell donation. Mike himself underwent numerous drug treatments, trying novel therapies to keep his cancer at bay. Last year, he noticed a lump in his neck five days before he was due to fly to Chicago for a 50-date US tour, and a more aggressive form of lymphoma was diagnosed. Despite everything, Mike often played gigs in support of local causes, and co-arranged events such as Snowdon Rocks and Zip World Rocks. Following his death, tributes flooded in from musicians and bands around the world. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox In a heartfelt message, rock legends The Stranglers said: 'So sad to hear about the passing of our friend Mike Peters. A passionate artist and true gent, it was always a pleasure to see and tour with him, and he was easy, genial company. A fighter right to the end... Rest in peace Mike." Find out what's happening near you
North Wales Live
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Mike Peters' heartbroken wife on her 'true love' and honouring his final wish
The heartbroken wife of The Alarm frontman Mike Peters has paid a moving tribute to her late husband, who died in the early hours of Tuesday morning, April 29. Jules Peters said Mike, 66, died at home and was now 'totally free' after a 30-year battle against lymphoma. The North Wales star had been undergoing treatment at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. In recent weeks he had been taking part in a clinical trial in the hope of finding new ways to treat aggressive lymphoma. In a social media post, Jules said Mike had been brought back to the family home in Dyserth, Denbighshire, to spend his final moments with his family. 'He passed with us all by his side,' she wrote. 'Michael Peters' dying wishes were for us to be happy, to live our lives, to keep on moving forwards. He told me the other day that he would always be in the other room. Whilst my heart is forever broken after losing my true love in the early hours of this morning, I remain committed to living the best life ever in honour of our beloved Michael Leslie Peters, 1959-2025.' The Prestatyn-born musician was working in Kwik Save's IT department when he saw the Sex Pistols play in Chester. Inspired, he launched his own band, The Toilets, in Rhyl in 1977. After several line-up and name changes, The Alarm played their first gig in Prestatyn in 1981. They would go on to sell around five million records, becoming the first Welsh musicians since Tom Jones and Bonnie Tyler to crack the US market, supporting big names such as U2, Queen, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. Following his diagnosis of lymphoma in 1995, Mike later twice battled chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. He and Jules – who fought her own cancer battle - were married for 39 years, having sons Dylan, 20 and Evan, 18. Despite Mike's overseas touring, he always felt the call of his homeland. Jules said he 'gravitated back to North Wales at any potential opportunity', adding: 'Lucky for me, as that's how I bumped into him in August 1986 and, boom, just like that, we were engaged within a week!' 'I was made for loving him. Aged nineteen he swept me off my feet and I never looked back. We always joked that I was the kisser and he was the kissed… "He always had his eye on the next tune, the next adventure and kept me wanting more. He was my Alpha Male.' Urging Mike's fans to 'be happy' for a life well lived, Jules added: 'I will forever be his kisser and will do my best to fulfil all of his desires, heading into the Next Life. Thanks for loving him so much.' Alongside Jules, he co-founded Love Hope Strength, a cancer charity to encourage action around stem cell donation. Mike himself underwent numerous drug treatments, trying novel therapies to keep his cancer at bay. Last year, he noticed a lump in his neck five days before he was due to fly to Chicago for a 50-date US tour, and a more aggressive form of lymphoma was diagnosed. Despite everything, Mike often played gigs in support of local causes, and co-arranged events such as Snowdon Rocks and Zip World Rocks. Following his death, tributes flooded in from musicians and bands around the world. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox In a heartfelt message, rock legends The Stranglers said: 'So sad to hear about the passing of our friend Mike Peters. A passionate artist and true gent, it was always a pleasure to see and tour with him, and he was easy, genial company. A fighter right to the end... Rest in peace Mike."
