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The Sun
26-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Danielle Lloyd reveals drastic weight loss after cancer battle made her fear she was going to die
DANIELLE Lloyd revealed her drastic weight loss after her skin cancer battle made her fear she was "going to die". The model, 41, who was diagnosed with melanoma in February, said she was struggling to eat and sleep amid the ordeal. 5 5 5 Danielle, who is now cancer free, shared a new photo of her slimmer frame in before and after snaps. Posing for a mirror selfie, Danielle first shared a photo of her in pink underwear, followed by a second picture of her in a yellow set, where she displayed a more toned figure. She captioned it: "Following my recent skin cancer diagnosis, I've been committed to improving my overall well-being." Danielle previously told The Sun: " Being a mum, I was trying to put a brave face on for everyone, but inside I've been crumbling. "I was worried every single day that I was going to die." Last month, Danielle shared graphic photos alongside a candid health update to raise awareness of skin cancer - admitting her own patch was smaller than a 5p coin. The model underwent an operation after being diagnosed with a form of skin cancer several weeks ago. She had an operation to remove a cancerous patch from just above her collarbone, after spotting a change in a small freckle. She said the freckle was 'smaller than a five pence coin' but had started to raise alarm bells after she saw how much it had evolved over time. Danielle Lloyd breaks down in tears in heartbreaking post as she reveals skin cancer diagnosis She responded to one fan in the comments: "Mine was melenoma which was sun damage x". Danielle admitted she believed her tanned skin tone gave her some protection from cancer. She admitted she rarely wore sunscreen with a high SPF, saying: "Honestly, if I did, it was very low factor as I go so brown very quickly. I never thought my skin tone could get skin cancer and if I did anyone can". The mum also said she had ditched sunbeds for the first time in her life. Posting the update to her fans, Danielle urged others to be vigilant about any skin changes, especially those that may seem minor at first glance. She said in the comments: "I used to be a total sun worshiper, never really thinking about the risk of skin cancer. "Sunbeds before holidays? Absolutely! But now, I've decided it's better to fake the glow because my health and being there for my kids are what truly matter. "I'm still waiting on the results from my second operation". Danielle was pictured going for a spray tan at Exclusive Beauty Spa in Sutton Coldfield, adding: "I'm keeping my spirits up and pledging to keep my skin safe from those pesky UV rays in the future!" She shared graphic images of the area post-surgery, showing stitches and bruising from the procedure, and stressed the importance of early detection. Danielle previously explained she only noticed the difference after looking back at old holiday photos, where the mark appeared noticeably darker and had changed in shape. The TV personality said she was "really shocked" to receive the news and would need to have an operation to determine if it has spread. The mother-of-five used the opportunity to encourage others to see a doctor if they have noticed changes to their skin or body which could be a sign of cancer. In the emotional video, she said: "I don't really know how to say this and I didn't know whether to come on and say this but I just feel like I have to raise awareness about this happening to other people. "Today I have been diagnosed with a form of skin cancer. "And I just want to raise awareness for anyone who might think they've got something funny on their body, they see a mole that's growing that's not normal - please, please, please go to your doctor because honestly, you just never know." What is melanoma, what are the symptoms and how can you prevent it? Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer that has a tendency to spread around the body. It is diagnosed 16,000 times per year, and tragically takes the lives of 2,340 people per year. The number of people being diagnosed with melanoma is increasing, and it is the 5th most common cancer in the UK. But it is also one of the most preventable cancers, with 86 per cent of cases in the UK avoidable. The best way to protect yourself from melanoma is to be sun safe - wear SPF every day, wear a hat and sunglasses and keep out of the sun in the hottest hours. It is also advised to avoid sunbeds. People who are fair-skinned, have blue or green eyes, blonde or red hair and a large number of freckles or moles are more likely to get skin cancer. Surgery is the main treatment for melanoma, particularly if it is found early. This will involve removing the affected tissue in the skin. Radiotherapy, medicines and chemotherapy are also sometimes used to try and stop the cancer from growing. Treatment depends on the severity of the disease. What are the symptoms? The key thing to look out for are changes to an existing mole, or a new mole on your skin. Most experts recommend using the simple 'ABCDE' rule to look for symptoms of melanoma skin cancer, which can appear anywhere on the body. There are five letters/words to remember: A symmetrical – melanomas usually have two very different halves and are an irregular shape B order – melanomas usually have a notched or ragged border C olours – melanomas will usually be a mix of two or more colours D iameter – most melanomas are usually larger than 6mm in diameter E nlargement or elevation – a mole that changes size over time is more likely to be a melanoma A mole that changes size, shape or colour may be a melanoma. But other signs to look out for include moles that are: Swollen and sore Bleeding Itchy Crusty How deadly is it? Melanoma is a deadly form of skin cancer. The outlook of a person's disease depends on the stage of the cancer when it was diagnosed. Survival is better for women than it is for men. 'We don't know exactly why this is. It may be because women are more likely to see a doctor about their melanoma at an earlier stage,' says Cancer Research UK. The charity says that generally, statistics show that in England, more than 85 out of every 100 people (more than 85 per cent) will survive their melanoma for 10 years or more after they are diagnosed. Around 100 per cent in England diagnosed with melanoma at stage 1 - when the cancer cells are only in the top layer of skin - will survive for five years or more after drops to 80 per cent for stage 2. Some 70 per cent live for a further five years when they are diagnosed in stage 3, which is when the cancer has started to spread to nearby lymph nodes. At stage 4, when the melanoma has spread elsewhere in the body, almost 30 per cent survive their cancer for 5 years or more. Cancer Research says the stage 4 data does not account for age differences. Age can affect outlook and younger people have a better prognosis than older people. Age can affect outlook and younger people have a better prognosis than older people. What is melanoma? Melanocytes are cells in the skin that give us the colour of our skin because they produce a pigment, known as melanin. When you sit in the sun, melanocytes produce more pigment (a sun tan), which spreads to other skin cells to protect them from the sun's rays. But melanocytes are also where cancer starts. Too much UV causes sunburn, and this is a sign of damage to the skin's DNA. The UV triggers changes in the melanocytes, which makes the genetic material become faulty and cause abnormal cell growth. People who burn easily are more at risk of skin cancer because their cells do not produce as much pigment to protect their skin. Those with albinism are at the most risk because their skin produces no pigment at all. Danielle said the Macmillan nurses at the hospital had "really supported" her after being "shocked" by the health news. She added: "Just honestly, not what I expected today. And I suppose not what anyone expects. "But please guys look after your skin. Stay off sunbeds, wear factor 50. Just look after yourself because honestly you never know what's going to happen." The appearance of a lump or discoloured patch on the skin that continues to persist after a few weeks can be a sign of a form of skin cancer according to the NHS website. A new mole or a change in an existing mole may also be signs of skin cancer. Danielle rose to prominence as a beauty queen who was crowned Miss England 2004 and later Miss Great Britain 2006. 5 5
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Danielle Lloyd displays her weight loss after losing two from stress following shock cancer diagnosis that left her fearing she was 'going to die'
Danielle Lloyd has displayed her weight loss after losing two stone from stress following shock cancer diagnosis that left her fearing she was 'going to die'. The model and TV host, 41, was diagnosed with the deadliest form of skin cancer, Melanoma, in February and was so terrified she struggled to eat and sleep. Danielle, who is now cancer free, took to her Instagram on Sunday with before and after snaps of herself in underwear and showed off her shrinking frame. She captioned the post: 'Following my recent skin cancer diagnosis, I've been committed to improving my overall well-being'. It comes after Danielle told The Sun: 'Being a mum, I was trying to put a brave face on for everyone, but inside I've been crumbling. I was worried every single day that I was going to die.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Danielle shares Archie, 14, Harry, 13, and George, 11, with ex-husband Jamie O'Hara. She is mother to Ronnie, seven, and Autumn Rose, three, with husband Michael O'Neill. Symptoms of melanoma include a new mole or changes to an existing mole, which is exactly what happened to the star, when she noticed one on her collarbone was changing shape. After tragically losing a friend to bowel cancer the previous year, she knew it was worth investigating and visited her GP, who referred her onto a dermatologist who advised removal. This took place in December, but Danielle had to wait an agonising nine weeks before she was diagnosed with melanoma. Recalling her reaction, she said: 'I just burst into tears. I wasn't expecting it. When I heard the word 'cancer', I just thought, "That's it, I'm going to die."' She then had to have the skin surrounding the mole removed as a preventative measure as doctors worked to establish whether or not the cancer had spread. Danielle said she told her older kids who were old enough to understand that she had cancer but refrained from telling her younger children as she did not want them to jump to the worst case scenario. Thankfully, eight weeks after her February procedure, Danielle was told she was cancer free. Danielle shared a tearful video to Instagram in February which she revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer after noticing a change to one of her moles. She then detailed the emotional moment she told her eldest sons Archie - who she welcomed with her ex-husband Jamie O'Hara - about her diagnosis. Danielle revealed she hasn't told her two younger children - who she shares with her husband Michael O'Neill - because they wouldn't understand. 'I told the older three but not the younger two. Ronnie is at an age where he wouldn't really understand, he'd hear that word and think I was going to die,' she told Closer. 'It was difficult telling the older boys, Harry asked me if my hair was going to fall out. 'It's hard because they're still young, so I don't know if they fully understand - which is a good thing because I don't want to put a strain on them.' Danielle also recalled the moment she was told she had skin cancer after she visited the doctors to get a 'very small' mole on her collarbone checked when she noticed it had changed shape. It is not the first time Danielle has had a cancer scare as she was rushed to hospital in 2023 after suffering from heavy bleeding. Doctors then discovered she had large cysts on her ovaries, but was thankfully told they were non-cancerous after undergoing a biopsy. She also found a lump in her breast last year and was given the all-clear in October after a biopsy discovered the lump was benign. What is malignant melanoma? Malignant melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that begins in melanocytes, cells found in the upper layer of skin that produce melanin, which gives skin its colour. While less common that other types of skin cancer, it is more dangerous because of its ability to spread to other organs more rapidly if it is not treated at an early stage. Symptoms A new mole or a change in an existing mole may be signs of melanoma. Melanomas can appear anywhere on your body, but they're more common in areas that are often exposed to the sun. Some rarer types can affect the eyes, soles of the feet, palms of the hands or genitals. Check your skin for any unusual changes. Use a mirror or ask a partner or friend to check any areas you cannot see. In particular, look for: Moles with an uneven shape or edges Moles with a mix of colours Large moles - melanomas often tend to be more than 6mm wide Moles that change size, shape or colour over time Causes Ultraviolet (UV) light is the most common cause of melanoma. It comes from the sun and is used in sunbeds. Melanoma is more common in older people, but younger people can also get it. You're also more likely to get melanoma if you have: Pale skin that burns easily in the sun Red or blonde hair Blue or green eyes A large number of freckles or moles Had a lot of sun exposure and you've had sunburn a lot in the past Used sunbeds a lot A history of skin cancer in your family or you've had skin cancer before If you have black or brown skin, you have a lower chance of getting melanoma, but you can still get it. Prevention Staying safe in the sun is the best way to lower your chance of getting skin cancer (both melanoma and non-melanoma). Do the following: Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am to 3pm in the UK) Keep your arms and legs covered and wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that provide protection against ultraviolet (UV) rays Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 and at least 4-star UVA protection – make sure you reapply it regularly Make sure babies and children are protected from the sun – their skin is much more sensitive than adult skin Treatment Melanoma skin cancer can often be treated. The treatment you have will depend on where it is, if it has spread and your general health. Surgery is the main treatment for melanoma. Radiotherapy, medicines and chemotherapy are also sometimes used. Surgery could involve removing the melanoma and an area of healthy skin around it, swollen lymph nodes if the cancer has spread to them and other parts of the body if it has spread to them. If a large part of skin has to be removed, a skin graft might be needed which could see kin taken from another part of the body to cover the area where the melanoma was. Radiotherpay is sometimes used to reduce the size of large melanomas and help control and relieve symptoms. Targeted medicines and immotherapy are used to treat melanomas that can't be dealt with by surgery, or have spread to lymph glands or other parts of the body. Chemotherapy, which kills cancer cells, is sometimes used to treat advanced melanoma when it has spread to another part of the body. It does not work as well as other treatments, but can be used if you are unable to have them. How dangerous is it? Generally for people with melanoma in England: almost all people (almost 100%) will survive their melanoma for 1 year or more after they are diagnosed around 90 out of every 100 people (around 90%) will survive their melanoma for 5 years or more after diagnosis more than 85 out of every 100 people (more than 85%) will survive their melanoma for 10 years or more after they are diagnosed
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Danielle Lloyd reveals she lost two stone from stress after shock cancer diagnosis left her 'crumbling inside' and thinking she was 'going to die'
Danielle Lloyd has given a candid new insight into her devastating cancer battle, revealing her all-consuming fear that she was going to die. The model and TV host, 41, was diagnosed with the deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma, in February. What followed was a traumatising six weeks as she waited to discover whether the disease had spread - leaving her struggling to eat, sleep, and even do the most basic of household tasks. As a result of her stress and lack of appetite she ended up losing a worrying two stone. Symptoms of melanoma include a new mole or changes to an existing mole, which is exactly what happened to the star. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Danielle, who has now been given the all-clear, told The Sun: 'Being a mum, I was trying to put a brave face on for everyone, but inside I've been crumbling. 'I was worried every single day that I was going to die.' Danielle shares Archie, 14, Harry, 13, and George, 11, with ex-husband Jamie O'Hara. She is mother to Ronnie, seven, and Autumn Rose, three, with husband Michael O'Neill. Danielle's ordeal began last spring when she noticed that a mole on her collarbone was changing shape. After tragically losing a friend to bowel cancer the previous year, she knew it was worth investigating and visited her GP, who referred her onto a dermatologist who advised removal. This took place in December, but Danielle had to wait an agonising nine weeks before she was diagnosed with melanoma. Recalling her reaction, she said: 'I just burst into tears. I wasn't expecting it. When I heard the word 'cancer', I just thought, "That's it, I'm going to die."' She then had to have the skin surrounding the mole removed as a preventative measure as doctors worked to establish whether or not the cancer had spread. Danielle said she told her older kids who were old enough to understand that she had cancer but refrained from telling her younger children as she did not want them to jump to the worst case scenario. Thankfully, eight weeks after her February procedure, Danielle was told she was cancer free. It is not the first time Danielle has had a cancer scare as she was rushed to hospital in 2023 after suffering from heavy bleeding. Doctors then discovered she had large cysts on her ovaries, but was thankfully told they were non-cancerous after undergoing a biopsy. She also found a lump in her breast last year and she was given the all-clear in October after a biopsy discovered the lump was benign. What is malignant melanoma? Malignant melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that begins in melanocytes, cells found in the upper layer of skin that produce melanin, which gives skin its colour. While less common that other types of skin cancer, it is more dangerous because of its ability to spread to other organs more rapidly if it is not treated at an early stage. Symptoms A new mole or a change in an existing mole may be signs of melanoma. Melanomas can appear anywhere on your body, but they're more common in areas that are often exposed to the sun. Some rarer types can affect the eyes, soles of the feet, palms of the hands or genitals. Check your skin for any unusual changes. Use a mirror or ask a partner or friend to check any areas you cannot see. In particular, look for: Moles with an uneven shape or edges Moles with a mix of colours Large moles - melanomas often tend to be more than 6mm wide Moles that change size, shape or colour over time Causes Ultraviolet (UV) light is the most common cause of melanoma. It comes from the sun and is used in sunbeds. Melanoma is more common in older people, but younger people can also get it. You're also more likely to get melanoma if you have: Pale skin that burns easily in the sun Red or blonde hair Blue or green eyes A large number of freckles or moles Had a lot of sun exposure and you've had sunburn a lot in the past Used sunbeds a lot A history of skin cancer in your family or you've had skin cancer before If you have black or brown skin, you have a lower chance of getting melanoma, but you can still get it. Prevention Staying safe in the sun is the best way to lower your chance of getting skin cancer (both melanoma and non-melanoma). Do the following: Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am to 3pm in the UK) Keep your arms and legs covered and wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that provide protection against ultraviolet (UV) rays Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 and at least 4-star UVA protection – make sure you reapply it regularly Make sure babies and children are protected from the sun – their skin is much more sensitive than adult skin Treatment Melanoma skin cancer can often be treated. The treatment you have will depend on where it is, if it has spread and your general health. Surgery is the main treatment for melanoma. Radiotherapy, medicines and chemotherapy are also sometimes used. Surgery could involve removing the melanoma and an area of healthy skin around it, swollen lymph nodes if the cancer has spread to them and other parts of the body if it has spread to them. If a large part of skin has to be removed, a skin graft might be needed which could see kin taken from another part of the body to cover the area where the melanoma was. Radiotherpay is sometimes used to reduce the size of large melanomas and help control and relieve symptoms. Targeted medicines and immotherapy are used to treat melanomas that can't be dealt with by surgery, or have spread to lymph glands or other parts of the body. Chemotherapy, which kills cancer cells, is sometimes used to treat advanced melanoma when it has spread to another part of the body. It does not work as well as other treatments, but can be used if you are unable to have them. How dangerous is it? Generally for people with melanoma in England: almost all people (almost 100%) will survive their melanoma for 1 year or more after they are diagnosed around 90 out of every 100 people (around 90%) will survive their melanoma for 5 years or more after diagnosis more than 85 out of every 100 people (more than 85%) will survive their melanoma for 10 years or more after they are diagnosed
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
‘I just crumbled, I thought I was going to die,' sobs mum-of-5 Danielle Lloyd as she opens up on agonising cancer battle
FOR the last three months, Danielle Lloyd's life has been a living nightmare. Breaking down in tears as she chats to The Sun, the 41-year-old mum-of-five bravely opens up about the agony she faced while waiting ten weeks to find out if the skin cancer she had been diagnosed with in February had spread. 8 8 8 'It's been horrendous,' Danielle tells us in an exclusive interview. 'Being a mum, I was trying to put a brave face on for everyone, but inside I've been crumbling. I was worried every single day that I was going to die. 'I've been through a lot in my life and I'm a strong person but just looking at my kids and worrying that I wouldn't be there for them… I'm going to cry now.' She stops to break down, before quickly composing herself. 'It's heartbreaking, really and just scary.' Danielle's ordeal first began last spring, when she first noticed a small mole on her collarbone was growing. 'I'd been looking at this mole for ages. I knew it was changing rapidly and it was on my mind because I had a friend last year who sadly passed away from bowel cancer. 'She was only 35 and left behind two kids, so that really brought home to me that I have to take care of myself.' I was trying to put a brave face on for everyone, but inside I've been crumbling. Danielle After seeing a GP, she was referred to a dermatologist at the hospital, who decided the mole needed to be removed. The surgery to remove the mole took place back in December, but Danielle faced a two-month wait to find out if it was cancerous. 'I was waiting nine weeks and everyone around me kept telling me that no news was good news, but obviously you do worry. 'Then I got the call asking me to go into the hospital the next day and that's when the doctor said to me those words: 'You have skin cancer. It's melanoma.' 'I just burst into tears. I wasn't expecting it. When I heard the word 'cancer', I just thought, 'That's it, I'm going to die.'' Danielle Lloyd breaks down in tears in heartbreaking post as she reveals skin cancer diagnosis 'I lost two stone from stress' Danielle then had to have another operation in February to take away the surrounding tissue to check if the melanoma - which is the deadliest form of skin cancer - had spread. 'My worry was, because the mole was so close to my neck, it was really close to all my lymph nodes and then it can spread all over your body.' When Danielle decided to courageously go public with her diagnosis, via an Instagram post earlier this year, she was praised by her followers for being strong and improving awareness of melanoma. But behind the scenes, she admits she was falling apart. 8 8 8 'It affected my whole life,' she recalls, becoming emotional again. 'I went into my shell and didn't want to even like socialise with people, because I couldn't function properly. 'Even little things like doing the dishwasher or doing the washing. Things just sort of come to a halt. I was having sleepless nights and just worrying constantly. 'I've lost about two stone through stress because I couldn't eat. I kept getting pains in my back up into my ear, and I convinced myself the cancer was spreading. 'I would sit there googling about skin cancer was just spiralling, really. I think the only things that kept me going were my kids and my husband.' Danielle credits her hubby, electrician Michael O'Neill, with being her rock during the process, as well as her five kids - Archie, 14, Harry, 13, George, 11, Ronnie, seven and Autumn Rose, three - for providing a welcome distraction. 'I told my older kids what was happening - they were old enough to understand. 'But my younger kids, I didn't want to obviously tell them, because they just wouldn't have understood. 'If kids hear the word cancer, they are just going to think of death, aren't they?' When I heard the word 'cancer', I just thought, 'That's it, I'm going to die.' Danielle After eight long, stressful weeks, Danielle received a call from the hospital telling her she had the all clear - only for a further call to turn everything on its head again. 'I got a call telling me the surrounding tissue had come back clear and I was so relieved. 'But then the following day, they rang me back to say there had been a mistake and I shouldn't have been told I had the all clear. 'They said they hadn't had all the results back and I would have to wait longer.' 'I was a mess' By now, Danielle had reached breaking point. 'I was a mess honestly. I was like, why would they say it's OK if it's not? 'It was so scary and I was also really angry. I just felt like screaming. All I've done for the past few months is cry.' Eventually, after another agonising week, Danielle got the call she had been waiting for. 'I was in the garden and I saw the call come in from the consultant. She told me she didn't want me to have to wait for the letter to come, and she finally told me I had the all clear. 'I just burst into tears, then just got on the phone to everyone - my parents, Michael, my friends - to tell them the good news. 'I was just so happy it was finally over and I can get on with my life.' While she can move on, however, Danielle admits that what she has been through has changed her outlook entirely. 'I've got to be very cautious about going in the sun now, because once you have had melanoma once, you will likely get it again in the future. 'I have to go for another appointment with the consultant in three months and I'm really so much more vigilant now because I've got a lot of moles. 'In the past, I'd be the one on holiday getting the best sunbed at 8am, but now I've totally changed my opinion on tanning. 'I'm going on holiday with my friends to Ibiza in a couple of weeks, but this time I'll be slapping on the factor 50 and covering up. 'I'll still have lots of fun, but it's so much more important to be safe rather than sunkissed.' What is melanoma, what are the symptoms and how can you prevent it? Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer that has a tendency to spread around the body. It is diagnosed 16,000 times per year, and tragically takes the lives of 2,340 people per year. The number of people being diagnosed with melanoma is increasing, and it is the 5th most common cancer in the UK. But it is also one of the most preventable cancers, with 86 per cent of cases in the UK avoidable. The best way to protect yourself from melanoma is to be sun safe - wear SPF every day, wear a hat and sunglasses and keep out of the sun in the hottest hours. It is also advised to avoid sunbeds. People who are fair-skinned, have blue or green eyes, blonde or red hair and a large number of freckles or moles are more likely to get skin cancer. Surgery is the main treatment for melanoma, particularly if it is found early. This will involve removing the affected tissue in the skin. Radiotherapy, medicines and chemotherapy are also sometimes used to try and stop the cancer from growing. Treatment depends on the severity of the disease. What are the symptoms? The key thing to look out for are changes to an existing mole, or a new mole on your skin. Most experts recommend using the simple 'ABCDE' rule to look for symptoms of melanoma skin cancer, which can appear anywhere on the body. There are five letters/words to remember: A symmetrical – melanomas usually have two very different halves and are an irregular shape B order – melanomas usually have a notched or ragged border C olours – melanomas will usually be a mix of two or more colours D iameter – most melanomas are usually larger than 6mm in diameter E nlargement or elevation – a mole that changes size over time is more likely to be a melanoma A mole that changes size, shape or colour may be a melanoma. But other signs to look out for include moles that are: Swollen and sore Bleeding Itchy Crusty How deadly is it? Melanoma is a deadly form of skin cancer. The outlook of a person's disease depends on the stage of the cancer when it was diagnosed. Survival is better for women than it is for men. 'We don't know exactly why this is. It may be because women are more likely to see a doctor about their melanoma at an earlier stage,' says Cancer Research UK. The charity says that generally, statistics show that in England, more than 85 out of every 100 people (more than 85 per cent) will survive their melanoma for 10 years or more after they are diagnosed. Around 100 per cent in England diagnosed with melanoma at stage 1 - when the cancer cells are only in the top layer of skin - will survive for five years or more after drops to 80 per cent for stage 2. Some 70 per cent live for a further five years when they are diagnosed in stage 3, which is when the cancer has started to spread to nearby lymph nodes. At stage 4, when the melanoma has spread elsewhere in the body, almost 30 per cent survive their cancer for 5 years or more. Cancer Research says the stage 4 data does not account for age differences. Age can affect outlook and younger people have a better prognosis than older people. Age can affect outlook and younger people have a better prognosis than older people. What is melanoma? Melanocytes are cells in the skin that give us the colour of our skin because they produce a pigment, known as melanin. When you sit in the sun, melanocytes produce more pigment (a sun tan), which spreads to other skin cells to protect them from the sun's rays. But melanocytes are also where cancer starts. Too much UV causes sunburn, and this is a sign of damage to the skin's DNA. The UV triggers changes in the melanocytes, which makes the genetic material become faulty and cause abnormal cell growth. People who burn easily are more at risk of skin cancer because their cells do not produce as much pigment to protect their skin. Those with albinism are at the most risk because their skin produces no pigment at all.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
What happened to Teddy Sheringham, the naughtiest noughties footballer! From leaving Katie Price and Danielle Lloyd heartbroken to a bitter child support battle and being roasted by managers for his party lifestyle
Teddy Sheringham's illustrious career made him a hit on the newspapers' back pages in the 90s and 00s - yet it was his wild antics off-pitch that landed him on the front. The sporting legend, 59, was a darling of the football world from starting his career at Millwall in 1983, through to playing for Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United as well as his place on the England team from 1993 to 2002. However, Teddy became well-known for being one of the hardest-partying stars to grace the Premier League, with scandals ranging from a number of racy dalliances to legal troubles to child maintenance battles. His high-profile romances with glamour models Katie Price and Danielle Lloyd were well-documented while he was also subject to kiss and tells lauding his manhood and bedroom prowess - all against the backdrop of legal battles with his ex. Add the scorn of bosses over his wild nights out, Teddy was usually to be found in the eye of a perfect storm. Teddy Sheringham's illustrious career made him a hit on the newspapers' back pages in the 90s and 00s - yet it was his wild antics off-pitch that landed him on the front (Teddy pictured after the FA Cup final in 1999) Drinking, clubbing and the infamous 'Dentist's Chair' Ahead of the 1996 Euros, Teddy - alongside his troubled teammate Paul Gascoigne - was pictured on an extremely boozy night out in Hong Kong. The group partook in 'The Dentist's Chair' drinking game, in which the drinker reclines while alcohol is poured into their mouth from above. The night was met with widespread fury from fans due to the proximity to the tournament and how their training could have been disrupted. Teddy later spoke about the night, saying: 'It was a great night out, yes. Great fun. I mean, you're with 20 of your mates... 'You know you have four weeks of staying in and are allowed this one night out. It's not great pictures, I know, how it turned out. But you know you want to enjoy yourself for that one night — and we certainly did.' He lauded England manager at the time Terry Venables for how he spun the incident - turning the blame to himself rather than the players. Teddy revealed: We know it didn't look very good to the public and Terry wasn't best pleased about it and he let us know in no uncertain terms. But what he did afterwards with the Press was pure genius. 'He said, 'Look, I allowed them out; it's on my shoulders.' And he protected the players. He defended us and we loved him for it.' Following from the incident, in 1998 Teddy again took part in a late-night binge session in Portugal - a week before the World Cup Finals in France. England boss Glenn Hoddle kept him in his squad despite axing colleague Paul Gascoigne for a similar incident. His hard-partying again landed him in hot water in 1998 when revered football legend Sir Bobby Charlton slammed his raucous ways. He said: 'If the players don't have the common sense to be able to behave themselves and act in a reasonably proper manner then it's absolutely nonsensical to think we have a chance of winning the World Cup.' Paying the (Katie) Price of fame Teddy's lothario ways came to hit the spotlight when he began an affair with then-up and coming glamour model Katie Price - known at the time by her moniker Jordan. The iconic star left her first boyfriend, an electrician, for a short-lived fling with the former Millwall striker in the late 1990s, before he was said to turn frosty. She claimed at the time that the reason they went their separate ways was because 'he went cold when the papers found out about us'. The TV personality thought back to the moment she found out and told of how the agent informed her she had 'made the front page'. She said: 'I went, 'What do you mean? No! I haven't told anyone,' but she had stitched me up... 'To this day I think Teddy Sheringham thinks that I sold that story and I swear on my life I never. I was so gutted because I did like him and I didn't do anything.' Child maintenance rows Teddy was at loggerheads with his ex Denise Sims, when she accused the star of leaving her struggling to raise their then 11-year-old son Charlie on £125 a week - despite his whopping £22k a week pay check. Back in 1999, after Teddy was awarded a £150k bonus for winning European Cup, Denise hit back about their family arrangements. She said: 'I heard Teddy say how he felt the Germans were flashy and giving him the that's how I think about him... 'Teddy is fabulously rich and I must admit he spares no expense when he takes Charlie out. He even took him along to Barcelona and to the celebrations in Manchester. But he is only a part-time father and for the majority of the time his son lives in near poverty.' After revealing she was living in a small flat in Chingford, Essex and in mounting debt, she claimed Teddy had suggested he bring up Charlie alone and she pay him. She went as far as threatening to take him to court, saying: 'I only want what is best for my son. I want Teddy to pay for Charlie's future.'I have been told the only way to force him to pay more is to go to court. I have no alternative.' At the time, she revealed she was earning £100 a week as a part-time secretary and was receiving a £50 top-up on Family Credit. Denise met Teddy when she was a barmaid in a South London pub. She was 20, he was 19 and after a romantic holiday to Gran Canaria Denise discovered she was pregnant at 23. Revealing his shock reaction Denise said: 'At first Teddy went ballistic. He couldn't handle the fact I was pregnant. But I told him I was going to have the baby whatever happened and he finally came round'. Charlie went on to become a professional footballer, playing for Crystal Palace, Waltham Abbey and Snodland Town among others. Fiancee who warned other women: 'Don't marry a footballer!' Teddy split from his girlfriend of eight years Nicola Smith in 2001, due to 'backstabbing' and the loneliness of being a WAG. At the time, she said: 'I felt great relief when Teddy and I split - I had been so lonely it hurt. It had become so bad that just a week after I walked away from him I began to feel better. 'People might think it glamorous, but believe me, a footballer's life is very boring. When you add that to the backstabbing and the girls who try it on with him, you have to ask yourself if it's really worth it.' In 1998, during their relationship, Nicola was left bereft when he was caught in Portugal with a busty blonde. She said: 'There were times when we were out and girls were going out of their way to kiss Teddy in front of me. It does scare you because you think in the back of your mind "What if I am not here one day?".' 'People are only human at the end of the day. And when you have temptation thrown in front of you that often, how many times can you turn it down?' Nicola's jealousy was the root of many rows in their stormy love life. She says: 'Sometimes our whole evening would be ruined because of this. It would cause arguments.' Nicola, whose sister Mandy is the ex-wife of Rolling Stone Bill Wyman, issued a stark warning to WAG hopefuls, saying: 'Dating a rich man is very different to going out with someone who is rich and a famous footballer... 'When you walk in a room, every girl is trying to get his attention. And no amount of money can make that better." Police problems In May 2007, Teddy was among a trio of West Ham footballers arrested for allegedly swapping speeding points to dodge a driving ban. He was quizzed by police on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. His teammates Bobby Zamora and winger Shaun Newton were also arrested. A Scotland Yard spokesman said at the time: 'A 41-year-old man was arrested on May 15 on suspicion of perverting the course of justice when he attended, by appointment, an east London police station.. 'He was bailed to return on a date in July pending further inquiries. It is alleged he gave false details regarding an alleged speeding offence.' In June, his lawyer Henri Brandman said: 'For the avoidance of possible doubt, my client has not been charged with any offence... 'He categorically denies the allegation that has been made. He has cooperated with the police. No further statement will be made by my client, his agent or I.' It was later revealed that Shaun had offered to 'lose' speeding tickets at a price of £250, for which he was slapped with a suspended jail spell. Glamour girl frolics Once again Teddy's steamy sex life hit headlines, when glamour model Emma Davies, then 20, regaled a night of passion with Teddy in forensic detail. After meeting at a Birmingham nightclub, Lee Ryan's ex Emma and Teddy frolicked in which she told The People was 'the best sex of her life'. In an explosive kiss and tell about the evening, she spoke about her admiration for the footballer's physique and even told the paper he was 'well endowed'. She went as far as comparing Teddy to her Blue star ex-boyfriend, saying: 'Lee was a great lover and very romantic, but with Teddy it was a totally different ball game. There was an intense power in his lovemaking and he really blew my mind.' Emma proudly revealed their night of passion concluded with Teddy giving her £20 for a cab home and a kiss on the cheek. In 2006, Teddy and Miss Great Britain winner Danielle Lloyd were a hot new couple about town, but the relationship quickly ran into controversy when she was stripped of her title for posing for Playboy, and amid rumours she'd been dating the footballer who was on the judging panel of the contest. He was the only judge to vote for Danielle, and she then secured the title via the public vote. She insisted that they were not dating during the contest and had only met at the very end. 'It was a total misunderstanding. Me and Ted met before the show I only spoke to him at the after party and we exchanged numbers,' she claimed. However, the relationship was set to be short lived regardless. Teddy broke up with Danielle following her controversial appearance on Celebrity Big Brother in 2007 - during which she joined Jade Goody and Jo O'Meara in being accused of racist abuse toward their housemate Shilpa Shetty. Danielle and Teddy, then 23 and 40 respectively, had been dating for several months before the lothario left her - after which she admitted she was left devastated. Despite failing to deliver the news to Danielle in person, Teddy was spotted on the town after her eviction from the Big Brother house where he stated: 'I am no longer with anyone. I am not with her tonight and who is to say I will ever be with her again?... 'People keep asking if we are engaged yet but I can say I am not with anyone, I wish people would believe it. People don't believe me but I guess they will have to read what she has to say in the papers from now on.' On the same night he made his blunt statements, he was seen at Mayfair's Funky Buddha nightclub flirting with revellers. An onlooker said: 'He was trying to hide the girls at first but after a few Tiger beers he was flirting like an 18-year-old... 'He was buying rounds of shots for the girls and seemed like he was having a great time. There was one brunette in particular who he was quite attracted to. As he ordered drinks he was nibbling her neck and didn't look like he had anything at all to hide.' Danielle later said leaving the CBB house was hard as she was faced with not only backlash for the racist abuse but also for the brutal dumping: 'I got booed, it was horrible. It was heartbreaking. I just wanted everyone to like me, and they didn't... 'I was in a relationship and when I came out he basically disappeared and said he didn't want anything to do with me. He was Teddy Sheringham... 'That was obviously heartbreaking because it was the first normal relationship that I'd been in that wasn't abusive, so it was really upsetting... 'My world came crashing down around me. I thought I'd never work again, I was getting death threats, it was the worst time of my life.' A new man Hanging up his lothario boots, Teddy has now become the ultimate family man since marrying wife Kristina Andriotis in 2016 after 10 years of dating. Kristina is 20 years Terry's junior. The couple share two children. Their marital home is called Camp Nou, after the Barcelona stadium where he scored in Manchester United's incredible Champions League final comeback of 1999 . In a nod to their age gap, they reportedly once decorated the house with a sign that read: 'An old rooster and a young chick live here.' Kristina, who previously worked in PR, is just two years older than Sheringham's footballer son Charlie. As well as working as a football pundit for a number of international broadcasters of the Premier League, Teddy also acts as a club ambassador for his former clubs Manchester United and Tottenham. Retirement has also seen Teddy reveal a secret talent of sorts.
